Fatal errors after update (w2k)

I recently made a few updates for w2k and since today my pc often reboots without any comment or blue screen. This is especially the case when I want to print a file (GDI-Printer: Minolta-QMS PagePro 1100L) or when I start Wordpad (happened with OpenOffice.org too).

Here is my update history from Windowsupdate (sorry, names are german):

The minidumps of the last five crashes I've posted here for a while:
http://www.sicherlich.org/mayly/Minidump.zip

Does anyone know how to solve or at least confirm this?

ciao, Pythagoras1

 

SP-4 troubles

OK, I found the reason for this issue here and here.

These are discussions about the recently released Service Pack 4.
I suggest you all: don't install SP-4, because a couple of persons had to make a fresh w2k install after this! Wait for a patched SP-4 version (like SP-4a).

bye, Pythagoras1

 

Glad you found the problem and thanks for posting back with it.

 

Patched Driver

Hi again!
If you made the mistake to install SP-4 and cannot print anymore on the Minolta-QMS PagePro/PageWorks 1100L, rescue is near: a patched printer driver has been released. I know, it's not on the official web site, but that seems only to be a matter of time until it's up there too. Please uninstall the previous version completely before installing the new one.
http://www2.driverguide.com/uploads/uploads21/22949.html

Hope that helps anyone

 

2000pro/sp4

no problems and i don't do updates just 'cuz uncle bill puts them out.

it's installed at work at everyone i know running 2000 is using sp4 without any problems.

 

As a frustrated manager of a small business where I have to keep 7 people working with Win2Kpro, I try to find the broadest solutions to general proactive maintenance. One thing we have adopted is getting and installing all Critical Updates from Windows as soon as available.
I know this does not solve all problems, and does create some, but in the big picture, I think it works for us.
Each time a machine gets so deeply buried in problems that it needs reformatting, I reinstall Windows2K, then put in SP4 which I downloaded and store on a CD, then I go to the windowsupdate website for getting all the remaining critical updates.
Bottom line: We all run SP4 without a problem.

 

Agreed,
The vast majority of users have no problems with SP installs. It's probably worth waiting a few weeks before installing a major SP, incase of any major issues that MS can or need to fix. (must say I don't even listen to my own advice ) But the advantages of a SP far outway the fraction of a percent of people like Pythagoras1 who encounter problems.
There are always going to be SOME problems with different OS's and platforms. That's computers!