This non-security critical update helps resolve an issue where a limited number of systems running a BIOS without production support for Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron D processors based on Prescott C-0 stepping can potentially hang on Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation.
SYMPTOMS
When you try to restart your computer to complete the installation of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), your computer stops responding (hangs).
You experience this issue when you select any one of the following options when you restart the computer:
Normal Last Known Good Configuration Safe Mode Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Critical Update for Windows XP (KB885626)
When you try to restart your computer to complete the installation of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), your computer stops responding (hangs).
You experience this issue when you select any one of the following options when you restart the computer:
Normal Last Known Good Configuration Safe Mode Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Critical Update for Windows XP (KB885626)
