Re: Server 2003 - No GUI after IE7 Update - Please help!

(cross-post added to Server General)
"Russ Gillespie" <Russ > wrote in message
news:A095F774-53FD-4F52-BDBC-...
> Hello,
>
> We have a windows 2003 server which has been running fine for the last few
> months. I noticed a few update notifications one of which was IE7. I thought
> best to do the update.
>
> The update downloaded and installed without any problems. I then clicked the
> 'Restart Now' button and the server began shutting down.
>
> When the server restarted I logged in as normal and was presented with the
> "Setting up personalized settings for: Internet Explorer" dialog box in the
> top left area of the screen. The issue I've got is that it's been there ever
> since.
>
> I've tried restarting the server again. I've tried ending the process (which
> is explorer.exe) and running it again from task manager, but I always get the
> same box. It's been 3 days now.


What else is running then? E.g. is iexplore.exe running too?
More importantly what task is getting CPU%?
You can answer these questions using Task Manager
but try using Process Explorer for a more complete picture
of what is happening.

BTW although you may think that WU is responsible for this
symptom, it is a bit like running down the street after the delivery
truck wanting to ask a question about your new appliance
to be looking for help with it here. ; ) Cross-posting to Server General


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
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>
> The server is running, the network is running as usual. But I cannot get a
> desktop up on the server. All I can see is a blue desktop background with the
> dialog box. in the top left.
>
> The server has not frozen, I can move the dialog box around the screen, it
> just doesn't seem to want to load past that into the windows GUI.
>
> Is there anything I can do? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Russ