07-09-2008, 04:36 AM
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Re: Quick Service Pack 3 Question
JCO wrote:
> Only update if you have some sort of software that requires SP3.
Like what?? (and I don't mean MS "security updates")
> And before updating, Image your software to another harddrive... just to
> make sure you can restore.
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> "Molly" <Molly_Bloom@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:6fk7741igbnbg2r2upqrl917kk7ip4mm6t@4ax.com...
>> 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.
>>
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>> 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:
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>>> (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
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>>> (or http://tinyurl.com/6zs52d )
>>>
>>>
>>> "Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation"
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>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
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>>> (or http://tinyurl.com/6nf4k4 )
>>>
>>>
>>> "Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3"
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>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
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>>>
>>> "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 )
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