Re: Problem downloading SP2
Don't cross the bridges until you come to them, please. <wink> See if the
references I cited help to get SP2 installed.
NB: If the machine's running WinXP SP1 without problems and is 100% free of
any/all hijackware infections, you can avoid installing quite a number of
updates by installing WinXP SP3 manually instead of SP2.
WinXP SP3 Direct Download (316.4 MB):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
<IMHO>
Temporarily disable all real-time protections afforded by your anti-virus
application, any anti-spyware applications, and any third-party firewall
prior to installing SP2 or SP3. If you disable a third-party firewall, make
sure you then enable the Windows Firewall: The machine should not be
connected to the internet without an active firewall.
NB ZA Free users: Uninstall ZA Free via Add/Remove Programs and enable the
Windows Firewall before installing SP2 or SP3.
After installing SP2 or SP3 /and rebooting twice/, check to make sure your
real-time protections have been re-enabled; If you disabled a third-party
firewall, remember to re-enable it and disable the Windows Firewall.
</IMHO>
--
~PA Bear
Problem downloading SP2 wrote:
> Yes SP1 is installed.
> I am not very good with computers so i have a few questions. How do I do
> a
> repair install and do I need a windows CD, if yes this may be a problem as
> I
> did not get a CD when I purchased my PC it already came fully installed
> with
> windows
> 2nd If I do a repair install would i need to reinstall all my additional
> software and applications?
>
> Thank you very much for your help
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Is WinXP SP1 installed?
>>
>> If you just reinstalled Windows or did a Repair Install, see
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>>
>> Otherwise, see
>> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/8ff0889f503787af
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Problem downloading SP2 wrote:
>>> I want to upgrade to SP2 and have performed all the necessary
>>> requirements.
>>> When I follow the download SP2 link on the Microsoft download centre
>>> page
>>> it
>>> opens a new window which asks me to check to see if you need updates for
>>> windows, your programmes your updates or your devices. It gives me two
>>> options Express or Custom. I choose the recommended option Express it
>>> then
>>> begins checking for the latest updates, problem is it keeps on checking.
>>> I
>>> left it for at least an hour but when I returned to my screen it was
>>> still
>>> checking for updates.
>>>
>>> Please help as I am getting very frustrated, I spent hours configuring
>>> my
>>> pc
>>> so that I can upgrade to SP2 and now it doesn’t seem to work
>>>
>>> Thank you 