Windows 7: black screen of death

Posted: December 3, 2009 
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Frustrated Windows 7 users are facing ‘black screens of death’ after logging on to their computers, Microsoft have confirmed.

The software giant said they were investigating a disabling glitch that seems to particularly affect its latest operating system.

However, they have denied reports that its latest monthly security update has caused the serious system problems.

Microsoft wrote in a blog posting: ‘We have conducted a comprehensive review of the November Security Updates, the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, and the non-security updates we released through Windows Update in November. Microsoft said that people who are affected by the problem should contact its customer service line.The ‘black screen of death’ is a play on the ‘blue screen of death’ colloquialism used for the error screen that has plagued Windows users over the years.