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IE7 update hangs after reboot on SBS 2003

Posted Posted by Wes in Sysadmin     Comments 4 comments
Oct
11

While applying service packs for a Windows 2003 SBS today, I installed IE7. After the requisite reboot, I tried logging in and the usual “Setting up personalized settings for Internet Explorer” dialog came up.

It stayed there. And stayed there. It was hung up.

After a little hunting (on my laptop, since the server wasn’t going anywhere!), I found this tip that suggested:

  • Control – Alt – Delete
  • Log off
  • Log back in

And voila!

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