Only update if you have some sort of software that requires SP3.
And before updating, Image your software to another harddrive... just to
make sure you can restore.


"Molly" <Molly_Bloom@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Ohhh, I wonder if this is the reason I cannot reinstall XP3? See
> question posted below. Thanks.
>
> Molly
> Humph, the first install of XP3 went like the proverbial piece of
> cake, now I'm seeing how many problems there can be. I'm not in a
> position to backup so I'm wondering if it's worth the
> aggrivation/risk.
>
>
> On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:01:44 -0400, "Daave"
> <dcwashNOSPAM@myrealboxXYZ.invalid> wrote:
>
>>JCO wrote:
>>> Will the Actual Service Pack be modified and re-released?
>>
>>No.
>>
>>> Or will we have to just deal with all the hot fixes...
>>
>>Yes. But that's how it has always been. Prior to the release of SP3,
>>there were 80+ hot fixes post-SP2.
>>
>>> I have the CD disk downloaded (ISO) which has lots of other things,
>>> but of course the main part of the disk is the
>>> WINDOWSXP-KB936929-SP3-X86-ENU.EXE (the actual service pack 3).
>>>
>>> Will KB936929 be modified so that we won't have to deal with all the
>>> fixes?
>>
>>No.
>>
>>It sounds like you are in the process of installing SP3. Make sure you
>>do all the necessary prep work first:
>>
>>
>>It is highly recommended you image your hard drive before the upgrade.
>>It's always good to have all the bases covered.
>>
>>You should also revert to IE6 (if you haven't already) before the
>>service pack upgrade.
>>
>>
>>For reference:
>>
>>
>>(For those who have PCs with AMD processors and OEM images, especially
>>HPs
>>
>>"Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?"
>>
>>http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesp...ng-xp-sp3.aspx
>>
>>(or http://tinyurl.com/6zs52d )
>>
>>
>>"Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation"
>>
>>http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>>
>>(or http://tinyurl.com/6nf4k4 )
>>
>>
>>"Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3"
>>
>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>>
>>
>>"Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (All Languages)" (Free Microsoft
>>support for SP3-related issues)
>>
>>http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>>
>>(or http://tinyurl.com/6cw2xk )
>>