SP3 Network version vs. non-network version

Just tried updating machine that needs SP3 unsuccessfully.
update.Microsoft.com was crapping out, but found the 300+mb version for
network deployment.

Any problem with running that executable on this one notebook that needs
SP3?

The MS message was "don't do it - we have a smaller download!" but, it's
already downloaded so....

I could wait another day and try and let the machine automatically try and
do it again, but, was wondering who if anyone knew the answer.

Just wondering is all

(new work PC/notebook, took it in a rush, looks like still could use some
patching and stuff). I have admin rights but work remotely so an "on-site"
visit is nary impossible.

In "ng_reader"
wrote:

Just tried updating machine that needs SP3 unsuccessfully.
update.Microsoft.com was crapping out, but found the 300+mb version
for network deployment.

Any problem with running that executable on this one notebook that
needs SP3?

The MS message was "don't do it - we have a smaller download!" but,
it's already downloaded so....

I could wait another day and try and let the machine automatically try
and do it again, but, was wondering who if anyone knew the answer.


The network install would only download the pieces it thinks you need,
but all those parts are in the monolithic executable, which will only
install the parts it thinks you need.

Since you've already downloaded the full SP3 package, use it.

You've already experienced the problems that can come with using the
network update procedure.

I have 4 machines in the house (two laptops, two "real" PCs) and
downloaded the full install once to use on all of them. It's on a CD
somewhere that I could probably find if I needed it again.



Just wondering is all

(new work PC/notebook, took it in a rush, looks like still could use
some patching and stuff). I have admin rights but work remotely so an
"on-site" visit is nary impossible.

--
Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN

OK, done and done.

Thanks for the quick response.

I am thinking of getting a Mac just for video editing but for now its 3
machines with XP, 1 with Vista, one with 7.

Lots of MSFT...
"Bert Hyman" wrote in message
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In "ng_reader"
wrote:

Just tried updating machine that needs SP3 unsuccessfully.
update.Microsoft.com was crapping out, but found the 300+mb version
for network deployment.

Any problem with running that executable on this one notebook that
needs SP3?

The MS message was "don't do it - we have a smaller download!" but,
it's already downloaded so....

I could wait another day and try and let the machine automatically try
and do it again, but, was wondering who if anyone knew the answer.


The network install would only download the pieces it thinks you need,
but all those parts are in the monolithic executable, which will only
install the parts it thinks you need.

Since you've already downloaded the full SP3 package, use it.

You've already experienced the problems that can come with using the
network update procedure.

I have 4 machines in the house (two laptops, two "real" PCs) and
downloaded the full install once to use on all of them. It's on a CD
somewhere that I could probably find if I needed it again.



Just wondering is all

(new work PC/notebook, took it in a rush, looks like still could use
some patching and stuff). I have admin rights but work remotely so an
"on-site" visit is nary impossible.

--
Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN

Thanks for the advice, I would like to point out that the program seemed to
stop responding as it was trying to clean up after itself. I'd guess that
was somewhere between 75-80% done "removing". I am still patching up but all
seems to work....

"Bert Hyman" wrote in message
...
In "ng_reader"
wrote:

Just tried updating machine that needs SP3 unsuccessfully.
update.Microsoft.com was crapping out, but found the 300+mb version
for network deployment.

Any problem with running that executable on this one notebook that
needs SP3?

The MS message was "don't do it - we have a smaller download!" but,
it's already downloaded so....

I could wait another day and try and let the machine automatically try
and do it again, but, was wondering who if anyone knew the answer.


The network install would only download the pieces it thinks you need,
but all those parts are in the monolithic executable, which will only
install the parts it thinks you need.

Since you've already downloaded the full SP3 package, use it.

You've already experienced the problems that can come with using the
network update procedure.

I have 4 machines in the house (two laptops, two "real" PCs) and
downloaded the full install once to use on all of them. It's on a CD
somewhere that I could probably find if I needed it again.



Just wondering is all

(new work PC/notebook, took it in a rush, looks like still could use
some patching and stuff). I have admin rights but work remotely so an
"on-site" visit is nary impossible.

--
Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN