1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

KB953356 - SP3 Fix for AMD Processors

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by ackerberg, 2008/07/18.

  1. 2008/07/18
    ackerberg

    ackerberg Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/02/02
    Messages:
    869
    Likes Received:
    2
    I noticd that MS released a download for those wanting to install SP3 on an AMD processor. Has anyone tried this? and have you had any problems?
    Thanks.
     
    ackerberg,
    #1
  2. 2008/07/18
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,890
    Likes Received:
    387
    Have to be careful here - it only applies to loading an image produced on an Intel powered computer to an AMD powered computer ....

    Error message after you upgrade a computer that uses a processor other than an Intel processor to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or to Windows XP Service Pack 3: "STOP: 0x0000007E " ....
    My main box runs an AMD dual core CPU - I have installed several of the beta releases of SP3, the Release Candidates and now the RCM version, all without issue.
     
    PeteC,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2008/07/18
    ackerberg

    ackerberg Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/02/02
    Messages:
    869
    Likes Received:
    2
    Pete,
    If you read the instructions carefully you will see that it recommends you install that file before installing SP3. They recently, this month July, seemed to have changed the writeup. Are you saying that this is not the way to avoid the problem of the rebooting?
     
    ackerberg,
    #3
  5. 2008/07/19
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

    Joined:
    2001/12/27
    Messages:
    15,174
    Likes Received:
    412
    Most people wouldn't know.

    You can download it to any computer with a non-Intel processor. As the download page says:

    If you don't need it it won't do any harm.
     
    Arie,
    #4
  6. 2008/07/19
    ackerberg

    ackerberg Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/02/02
    Messages:
    869
    Likes Received:
    2
    I am a bit confused. Pete, are you saying this download doesn't solve the problem of the AMD processor continually restarting after an SP3 install? Or don't you know or are not sure?
     
    ackerberg,
    #5
  7. 2008/07/19
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,890
    Likes Received:
    387
    Not at all - I merely pointed out, indirectly, that the problem was likely to occur on OEM computers which have an AMD CPU and were originally imaged at source with an image created on an Intel based computer.

    My own AMD based computer is home built and the OS installed from a retail CD - hence I experienced no issues. It would seem that the problem only arises on imaged drives as outlined above, but one wonders which CPU base was used to create the original XP CD and it's successors.

    Bottom line, as Arie has posted, installing the patch will do no harm if not required.
     
    PeteC,
    #6
  8. 2008/07/19
    ackerberg

    ackerberg Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/02/02
    Messages:
    869
    Likes Received:
    2
    Thank you.
     
    ackerberg,
    #7

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...