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last time I am going to bother you sp1,2,3
Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not
reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy |
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last time I am going to bother you sp1,2,3
SP3 includes SP2 and all post-SP2 updates; SP2 includes SP1 and all post-SP1
updates; SP1 includes all updates since WinXP was released. You must be running WinXP SP1 or WinXP SP2 to be able to install SP3 via the 316.4MB download or the CD (which contains the same file). It's OK to use the full-file 316.4 MB installer if you'd like to install WinXP SP3 manually; however the installer used by Windows Update or Automatic Updates to install SP3 will be much, much smaller (~35MB). WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx List of fixes that are included in WinXP SP3 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480 Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3" -- ~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/ Sammy Castagna wrote: Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy |
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"Sammy Castagna" sammycastagna$hotmail.com wrote in message
... Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy It is perfectly ok to use the download on a single computer.. go ahead and do it.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx |
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Sammy Castagna wrote:
Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy And to answer your first question, SP3 is cumulative, which means that it has everything that was in SP1 and SP2. "Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new updates. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience." However, even though SP3 "includes all previously released updates," you *must* have at least SP1 installed before you install SP3, and having SP2 is "recommended." See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx See also "Steps to take before you install SP3" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/ You can buy the SP3 CD, you can download an iso file to create your own SP3 CD, or you can go to Windows Update and get it that way. See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx Each of these methods will update a system (or systems) to XP SP3. MS recommends using Windows Update for one computer because WU does some checking before it goes ahead and lets you update. If you're responsible for updating multiple computers and know what you're doing, it's far faster if you have the CD (or the CD image) than having to connect each computer to WU. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm |
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last time I am going to bother you sp1,2,3
Thank you,
Lem, Mike, PA Bear, Kelly, Jim and anyone I missed. Sammy Castagna "Lem" lemp40@unknownhost wrote in message ... Sammy Castagna wrote: Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy And to answer your first question, SP3 is cumulative, which means that it has everything that was in SP1 and SP2. "Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new updates. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience." However, even though SP3 "includes all previously released updates," you *must* have at least SP1 installed before you install SP3, and having SP2 is "recommended." See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx See also "Steps to take before you install SP3" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/ You can buy the SP3 CD, you can download an iso file to create your own SP3 CD, or you can go to Windows Update and get it that way. See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx Each of these methods will update a system (or systems) to XP SP3. MS recommends using Windows Update for one computer because WU does some checking before it goes ahead and lets you update. If you're responsible for updating multiple computers and know what you're doing, it's far faster if you have the CD (or the CD image) than having to connect each computer to WU. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm |
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Lem,
The reason I am having the problem is my copy of xp pro was before sp1. When I try to install everything goes good till I get to windows and about half way through sp2 it starts saying can not find files check source but windows update is the source so that is my problem. Sammy "Lem" lemp40@unknownhost wrote in message ... Sammy Castagna wrote: Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy And to answer your first question, SP3 is cumulative, which means that it has everything that was in SP1 and SP2. "Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new updates. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience." However, even though SP3 "includes all previously released updates," you *must* have at least SP1 installed before you install SP3, and having SP2 is "recommended." See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx See also "Steps to take before you install SP3" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/ You can buy the SP3 CD, you can download an iso file to create your own SP3 CD, or you can go to Windows Update and get it that way. See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx Each of these methods will update a system (or systems) to XP SP3. MS recommends using Windows Update for one computer because WU does some checking before it goes ahead and lets you update. If you're responsible for updating multiple computers and know what you're doing, it's far faster if you have the CD (or the CD image) than having to connect each computer to WU. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm |
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"Sammy Castagna" sammycastagna$hotmail.com wrote in message
... Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy If you're having problems with use of the download, use the CD that MS offers for SP3. That was $10.00 last I looked. Highly recommeded by myself for those with phone modems and problematic cable//SAT connections. SP3 replaces many SP1/SP2 system files, and their subsequent updates within that period. And, provide such updates subsequent that SP3 that does not address specifically. Does not update IE or other MS applications withiin XP. Those updates are separate from the XP SPs, though some are claimed "critical updates". Go figure. -- Dave |
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Sammy Castagna wrote:
Lem, The reason I am having the problem is my copy of xp pro was before sp1. When I try to install everything goes good till I get to windows and about half way through sp2 it starts saying can not find files check source but windows update is the source so that is my problem. Sammy "Lem" lemp40@unknownhost wrote in message ... Sammy Castagna wrote: Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy And to answer your first question, SP3 is cumulative, which means that it has everything that was in SP1 and SP2. "Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new updates. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience." However, even though SP3 "includes all previously released updates," you *must* have at least SP1 installed before you install SP3, and having SP2 is "recommended." See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx See also "Steps to take before you install SP3" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/ You can buy the SP3 CD, you can download an iso file to create your own SP3 CD, or you can go to Windows Update and get it that way. See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx Each of these methods will update a system (or systems) to XP SP3. MS recommends using Windows Update for one computer because WU does some checking before it goes ahead and lets you update. If you're responsible for updating multiple computers and know what you're doing, it's far faster if you have the CD (or the CD image) than having to connect each computer to WU. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm Have you tried to install SP1a or SP2 before attempting to install SP3? See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389/EN-US/ -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm |
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Sammy, is this the same machine as in this recent thread of yours? =
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d8589e5c214e16 -- ~PA Bear Sammy Castagna wrote: Lem, The reason I am having the problem is my copy of xp pro was before sp1. When I try to install everything goes good till I get to windows and about half way through sp2 it starts saying can not find files check source but windows update is the source so that is my problem. Sammy "Lem" lemp40@unknownhost wrote in message ... Sammy Castagna wrote: Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy And to answer your first question, SP3 is cumulative, which means that it has everything that was in SP1 and SP2. "Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new updates. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience." However, even though SP3 "includes all previously released updates," you *must* have at least SP1 installed before you install SP3, and having SP2 is "recommended." See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx See also "Steps to take before you install SP3" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/ You can buy the SP3 CD, you can download an iso file to create your own SP3 CD, or you can go to Windows Update and get it that way. See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx Each of these methods will update a system (or systems) to XP SP3. MS recommends using Windows Update for one computer because WU does some checking before it goes ahead and lets you update. If you're responsible for updating multiple computers and know what you're doing, it's far faster if you have the CD (or the CD image) than having to connect each computer to WU. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm |
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Yes I got that fixed. And messed it up trying to remove some ATI drivers
that windows would not remove after I installed a new video card. Sammy "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message ... Sammy, is this the same machine as in this recent thread of yours? = http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d8589e5c214e16 -- ~PA Bear Sammy Castagna wrote: Lem, The reason I am having the problem is my copy of xp pro was before sp1. When I try to install everything goes good till I get to windows and about half way through sp2 it starts saying can not find files check source but windows update is the source so that is my problem. Sammy "Lem" lemp40@unknownhost wrote in message ... Sammy Castagna wrote: Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy And to answer your first question, SP3 is cumulative, which means that it has everything that was in SP1 and SP2. "Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new updates. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience." However, even though SP3 "includes all previously released updates," you *must* have at least SP1 installed before you install SP3, and having SP2 is "recommended." See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx See also "Steps to take before you install SP3" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/ You can buy the SP3 CD, you can download an iso file to create your own SP3 CD, or you can go to Windows Update and get it that way. See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx Each of these methods will update a system (or systems) to XP SP3. MS recommends using Windows Update for one computer because WU does some checking before it goes ahead and lets you update. If you're responsible for updating multiple computers and know what you're doing, it's far faster if you have the CD (or the CD image) than having to connect each computer to WU. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm |
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Lil Dave
Probally going to do that. I am going to call and order it tomorrow. Want to talk to a human to make sure sp3 will install without sp1 or 2 being installed. If not I will have to maybe order two disk. My copy was before sp1. I have an excellant connection to the internet cable 7 megs. and I just reloaded it about six or eight weeks ago no problem. I am going to get the disk. I don't like Linux but I needed to do some stuff online and I put it on there. I have Windows 95 on floppies maybe I should have installed that. Sammy "Lil' Dave" wrote in message ... "Sammy Castagna" sammycastagna$hotmail.com wrote in message ... Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy If you're having problems with use of the download, use the CD that MS offers for SP3. That was $10.00 last I looked. Highly recommeded by myself for those with phone modems and problematic cable//SAT connections. SP3 replaces many SP1/SP2 system files, and their subsequent updates within that period. And, provide such updates subsequent that SP3 that does not address specifically. Does not update IE or other MS applications withiin XP. Those updates are separate from the XP SPs, though some are claimed "critical updates". Go figure. -- Dave |
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Given your problems in this thread, I'd have to disagree with you and say
the machine's still infected. Do NOT attempt to install any Service Packs until an expert has reviewed your HijackThis log, etc., and has given the machine a clean bill of health. Or format & reinstall Windows (again). A Repair Install will NOT help! Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review by an expert in such matters, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop. -- ~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/ Sammy Castagna wrote: Yes I got that fixed. And messed it up trying to remove some ATI drivers that windows would not remove after I installed a new video card. Sammy "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message ... Sammy, is this the same machine as in this recent thread of yours? = http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d8589e5c214e16 -- ~PA Bear Sammy Castagna wrote: Lem, The reason I am having the problem is my copy of xp pro was before sp1. When I try to install everything goes good till I get to windows and about half way through sp2 it starts saying can not find files check source but windows update is the source so that is my problem. Sammy "Lem" lemp40@unknownhost wrote in message ... Sammy Castagna wrote: Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy And to answer your first question, SP3 is cumulative, which means that it has everything that was in SP1 and SP2. "Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new updates. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience." However, even though SP3 "includes all previously released updates," you *must* have at least SP1 installed before you install SP3, and having SP2 is "recommended." See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx See also "Steps to take before you install SP3" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/ You can buy the SP3 CD, you can download an iso file to create your own SP3 CD, or you can go to Windows Update and get it that way. See http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx Each of these methods will update a system (or systems) to XP SP3. MS recommends using Windows Update for one computer because WU does some checking before it goes ahead and lets you update. If you're responsible for updating multiple computers and know what you're doing, it's far faster if you have the CD (or the CD image) than having to connect each computer to WU. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm |
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"Sammy Castagna" sammycastagna$hotmail.com wrote in message ... Lil Dave Probally going to do that. I am going to call and order it tomorrow. Want to talk to a human to make sure sp3 will install without sp1 or 2 being installed. If not I will have to maybe order two disk. My copy was before sp1. I have an excellant connection to the internet cable 7 megs. and I just reloaded it about six or eight weeks ago no problem. I am going to get the disk. I don't like Linux but I needed to do some stuff online and I put it on there. I have Windows 95 on floppies maybe I should have installed that. Sammy "Lil' Dave" wrote in message ... "Sammy Castagna" sammycastagna$hotmail.com wrote in message ... Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy If you're having problems with use of the download, use the CD that MS offers for SP3. That was $10.00 last I looked. Highly recommeded by myself for those with phone modems and problematic cable//SAT connections. SP3 replaces many SP1/SP2 system files, and their subsequent updates within that period. And, provide such updates subsequent that SP3 that does not address specifically. Does not update IE or other MS applications withiin XP. Those updates are separate from the XP SPs, though some are claimed "critical updates". Go figure. -- Dave SP3 requires that the system be running at least SP1 before the installation of SP3 starts. Jim |
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To use the SP3 update CD in an XP environment, XP has to contain SP version
1A or higher. Doesn't matter if SP3 is downloaded or on a CD. To implement SP3 with an original XP retail or OEM generic installation CD, the 2 must be merged with a program called autostreamer for instance. It will create an image of a CD that can be burned for use. The resulting CD can be used at that point to install XP at the SP3 level from scratch. Win95/98/ME cannot effectively use over 512MB of RAM without some modification. Go to the win98.gen_discussion newsgroup for details. There are other concerns as well if you have PC hardware related to USB or firewire or SATA for instance. -- Dave 2008 Focus , 5 spd no frills coupe- to date per fillup - 33 mpg low - 39 mpg high. How much CO footprint to remove and transport basic materials for batteries and to manufacture the batteries for the Ford Fusion and any other hybrid? Do the research on the Toyota Prius for instance. "Sammy Castagna" sammycastagna$hotmail.com wrote in message ... Lil Dave Probally going to do that. I am going to call and order it tomorrow. Want to talk to a human to make sure sp3 will install without sp1 or 2 being installed. If not I will have to maybe order two disk. My copy was before sp1. I have an excellant connection to the internet cable 7 megs. and I just reloaded it about six or eight weeks ago no problem. I am going to get the disk. I don't like Linux but I needed to do some stuff online and I put it on there. I have Windows 95 on floppies maybe I should have installed that. Sammy "Lil' Dave" wrote in message ... "Sammy Castagna" sammycastagna$hotmail.com wrote in message ... Microsoft now offers sp3 for sale and download. The download they say is not reccomended for 1 computer but mutipal computers. The cost is nonimal 3.00 to buy. I e-mailed Microsoft but do not know how lond it will take to get an answer. I may try and call tomorrow and ask them the question I want to ask you will sp3 replce sp1 and sp2? And what would be wrong or different about the one they have for download? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Sammy If you're having problems with use of the download, use the CD that MS offers for SP3. That was $10.00 last I looked. Highly recommeded by myself for those with phone modems and problematic cable//SAT connections. SP3 replaces many SP1/SP2 system files, and their subsequent updates within that period. And, provide such updates subsequent that SP3 that does not address specifically. Does not update IE or other MS applications withiin XP. Those updates are separate from the XP SPs, though some are claimed "critical updates". Go figure. -- Dave |
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last time I am going to bother you sp1,2,3
PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
Given your problems in this thread, I'd have to disagree with you and say the machine's still infected. Do NOT attempt to install any Service Packs until an expert has reviewed your HijackThis log, etc., and has given the machine a clean bill of health. Or format & reinstall Windows (again). A Repair Install will NOT help! Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review by an expert in such matters, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop. But PA Bear I formated it 5 times I worked on it 20 hours. I do not even know how to do a repair. Of all the commands I did not see any that seem to suggest repair. I formated C:\ Five times. |
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