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Windows XP SP3?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by jAsOs, 2008/08/27.

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    jAsOs

    jAsOs Inactive Thread Starter

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    My Windows XP auto update just prompted me to install SP3, should i update it from SP2 to SP3?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    This same question has already been asked several times...Might spend a couple of miutes looking through the forum.
     
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    jAsOs

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    Alright, sorrry.
     
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    retiredlearner

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    Hi jAsOs, yes to your question but, please make sure your comp is clean. Do a scan with your AV program to ensure no malware/trojans/worms etc.If you Scandisk and Defrag it will ensure no problems.I have SP3 on 5 Home comps and if everything is clean, auto update will install OK. Neil.:D
     
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    jAsOs

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    Ok, thanks alot.
     
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    And remember to unplug from net & shut off your anti virus and other antispyware utils. Some of them can trash the update.

    Good luck.
     
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    jAsOs

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    Ok. Wish me luck, i'm gonna install SP3.
     
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    Please take the time to backup all of your personnel data ... music, pics, emails, WORD Doc's, ect. Better yet an image backup of system drive.
    Good luck.
     
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    retiredlearner

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    This looks like a minefield when we've all added our bits, but if you follow the info slowly and take your time it's no big deal. I apologize for not stating about shutting down all AV and Spyware systems and disconnect from your Modem/Router if you Download SP3 first and save to Desktop. Make sure there are no Scheduled Tasks running and you can install from there. Neil.:D
     
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    jAsOs

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    I've followed all the steps and managed to install it without and problem. Thanks alot.
     
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Nice one. Does it seem to be working smoother/quicker? Neil.
     
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    jAsOs

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    Seems the same to me.
     
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