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Old December 11th 08, 05:47 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
M.P.Mohan
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Default Missing Window Components after SP3 in Win Xp Pro

Hi,

After recently updating my Win Xp Pro with all the latest critical patches,
I find that Fax, Entertainment (Sound Recorder..etc) and Calculator are
missing from my computer.

I try to re-install by Adding to Windows Components and set-up seems to
install the missing components but I am unable to find them. Example, my
Printer folder shows Fax as a printer momentarily during installation but on
completion, I do not find it listed in my installed printers. I have Adobe
(default printer), HP2300 and Microsoft Image writers listed in my printer
folder.

Since mine is an IBM, OEM Win xP Pro installation, I even tried using
another Win Xp CD to install these and added these components but still I do
not have them.

Would greatly appreciate any help,
TIA,
MPM


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Old December 11th 08, 08:52 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
PA Bear [MS MVP]
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Default Missing Window Components after SP3 in Win Xp Pro

Do these problems persist after uninstalling WinXP SP3?

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful (re)installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

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/

M.P.Mohan wrote:
Hi,

After recently updating my Win Xp Pro with all the latest critical
patches,
I find that Fax, Entertainment (Sound Recorder..etc) and Calculator are
missing from my computer.

I try to re-install by Adding to Windows Components and set-up seems to
install the missing components but I am unable to find them. Example, my
Printer folder shows Fax as a printer momentarily during installation but
on
completion, I do not find it listed in my installed printers. I have Adobe
(default printer), HP2300 and Microsoft Image writers listed in my printer
folder.

Since mine is an IBM, OEM Win xP Pro installation, I even tried using
another Win Xp CD to install these and added these components but still I
do
not have them.

Would greatly appreciate any help,
TIA,
MPM


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Old December 13th 08, 10:41 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
M.P.Mohan
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Default Missing Window Components after SP3 in Win Xp Pro

Hi,

Thanks for the detailed info.

I removed WinXP Pro SP3 and re-booted succesfully. Then, installed all the '
critial ' updates, barring SP3.

I am still back to where I started. The following components under '
Accessories ' are missing, though their folder is available but empty.

1. Fax Tools.
2. Entertainment
3. Calculator

As I have Think Pad Recovery CD, I tried to add the missing components from
another WIN Xp Home Retail CD. It seems to install but are not installed.

Would welcome any thoughts on this.

TIA,
MPM


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message
...
Do these problems persist after uninstalling WinXP SP3?

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful (re)installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

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/

M.P.Mohan wrote:
Hi,

After recently updating my Win Xp Pro with all the latest critical
patches,
I find that Fax, Entertainment (Sound Recorder..etc) and Calculator are
missing from my computer.

I try to re-install by Adding to Windows Components and set-up seems to
install the missing components but I am unable to find them. Example, my
Printer folder shows Fax as a printer momentarily during installation but
on
completion, I do not find it listed in my installed printers. I have
Adobe
(default printer), HP2300 and Microsoft Image writers listed in my
printer
folder.

Since mine is an IBM, OEM Win xP Pro installation, I even tried using
another Win Xp CD to install these and added these components but still I
do
not have them.

Would greatly appreciate any help,
TIA,
MPM




 




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