Microsoft KB Archive/225527

WINUP- How To Uninstall the Windows Continuous-Operation Fix

PSS ID Number: Q225527 Article last modified on 05-27-1999

WINDOWS:4.0,5

WINDOWS

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The information in this article applies to:

 Microsoft Windows Update, used with:  Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows 95 == Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 98 ==  

= SUMMARY =

This article will explain the steps for uninstalling the Windows Continuous-Operation Fix.

= WHAT IS THE WINDOWS CONTINUOUS-OPERATION FIX?: =

The Windows Continuous-Operation Fix is a patch that resolves a problem with the timing algorithm in the Vtdapi.vxd file.

The timing problem is that after 49.7 days of continuous operation, your computer may stop responding and require rebooting.

= HOW TO UNINSTALL THE WINDOWS CONTINUOUS-OPERATION FIX: =


 * 1) Click Start, point to Programs and then click Windows Explorer
 * 2) Click View, and then click Folder Options
 * 3) Select the Show All files option.
 * 4) Click Tools, point to Find, and then click Files and search for VTDAPIUN.INF
 * 5) Right-click the VTDAPIUN.INF file and click Delete.

= MORE INFORMATION =

HOW TO INSTALL THE WINDOWS CONTINUOUS-OPERATION FIX
To install the fix, access the Windows Update site. You can access the site from the link placed prominently at the top of the Start menu by clicking Start and then clicking Windows Update. You may also type:

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

in the address bar.

Please follow the steps below to install the fix:


 * 1) On the Product Updates page, select the check box next to Windows Continuous-Operation Fix.
 * 2) Click Download.
 * 3) Follow the instructions on your screen.
 * 4) Windows Update downloads and installs the Windows Continuous-Operation Fix.

Additional query words: winup

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