timO' wrote:
> On May 9, 3:59 pm, Big Al <Bi...@nowhere.com> wrote:
>> timO' wrote:
>>> On May 9, 12:10 pm, Big Al <Bi...@nowhere.com> wrote:
>>>> timO' wrote:
>>>>> i got a popup advising that sp3 was available to download. i clicked
>>>>> OK
>>>>> how do i know it was d/led and is installed?
>>>> It takes about 30 minutes, maybe 20 and some progress bar will show or a
>>>> notification in the tool bar at least.
>>>> Right click on properties of 'my computer' and you should see 'Service
>>>> Pack 3'.
>>>> I'm almost sure it would have told you to reboot.
>>>> You can look for C:\windows\$NtServicePackUninstall$ folder and right
>>>> click it and click properties. It should be 200-400 meg.
>>>> Then again you can go to windows updates on the start -> programs menu,
>>>> and once the web page comes up there is a install history. It should
>>>> be in there too.
>>>> Also if it didn't install, you'll be asked again.
>>>> Pick one.
>>> thanks for the reply. it says SP2
>> Oh, you should have an uninstall in the add/remove list if it installed.
>
> i see on the microsoft site that this upgrade is geared for pro
> network applications. maybe i'll pass. two pcs at home on a hardwired
> network.
Not really, SP3 is for every version of Windows XP.
Its just not 'needed' and if you are unsure, or without a full backup,
or the expertise to repair (in case of disaster), then its safer to stay
away till you have a need. You get some minor hotfixes not previously
sent out, plus a few other things, but all in all your PC will work for
a good long while without it.