RE: WinXP SP3 INstallation

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RE: WinXP SP3 INstallation

Hello, I have recently received the SP3 upgrade. It does seem to have
taken a long time for it to come through autmatic updates?
Its sat at the bottom of my computer telling me to install it.
I don't know how to get rid of it, so. I must try it...

Having only very limited eperience, and only finding this newsgroup 2
days ago, I want to try and do the update myself.

I've had a brief look at some of the advice posted here during
September. I am very worried about the following:
1/ How to do a 'back-up'
2/ Safely installing without problems.
Any advice must be in non-techie language please.
Thanks for any help
Allen
 
Re: WinXP SP3 INstallation

Re: WinXP SP3 INstallation

1) Backups
http://www.computerhaven.com/Backups.aspx

2) Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

3)
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

" Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is
valid until April 14, 2009. For more information about this policy,
visit the Windows XP Support Lifecycle page located at
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3223. Availability of chat or
e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. For
customers residing in North America or Canada, chat and e-mail support
is available.

Some issues may require more advanced support for which there is a charge. "

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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allen@example.invalid wrote:

> Hello, I have recently received the SP3 upgrade. It does seem to have
> taken a long time for it to come through autmatic updates?
> Its sat at the bottom of my computer telling me to install it.
> I don't know how to get rid of it, so. I must try it...
>
> Having only very limited eperience, and only finding this newsgroup 2
> days ago, I want to try and do the update myself.
>
> I've had a brief look at some of the advice posted here during
> September. I am very worried about the following:
> 1/ How to do a 'back-up'
> 2/ Safely installing without problems.
> Any advice must be in non-techie language please.
> Thanks for any help
> Allen
 
Re: WinXP SP3 INstallation

Re: WinXP SP3 INstallation

On Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:32:00 -0700, "MowGreen [MVP]"
<mowgreen@nowandzen.com> wrote:

>1) Backups
>http://www.computerhaven.com/Backups.aspx
>
>2) Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>
>3)
>http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
>
>" Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
>Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is
>valid until April 14, 2009. For more information about this policy,
>visit the Windows XP Support Lifecycle page located at
>http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3223. Availability of chat or
>e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. For
>customers residing in North America or Canada, chat and e-mail support
>is available.
>
>Some issues may require more advanced support for which there is a charge. "
>
>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>===============
> *-343-* FDNY
Thank you for your helpful reply, I will have a real good read up!
Allen
 
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