service pack update for win XP

hi,

i had to reinstall win-xp due to memory (ram) failure, as all the files became
corrrupted. now, that i have reinstalled win-xp, i need to update it sp-x?
fixes. i have already installed sp1. do I need to install sp2 then sp3 or
can i jump to
sp3 and forget about sp2? also, can i download these, sp2/3 from microsoft.com
website?

thanks for reply/s.

s

"KillerDesigns" <KillerDesigns@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7179440C-4A37-4AF2-906A-739D48A4EC83@microsoft.com...
>
> hi,
>
> i had to reinstall win-xp due to memory (ram) failure, as all the files
> became
> corrrupted. now, that i have reinstalled win-xp, i need to update it
> sp-x?
> fixes. i have already installed sp1. do I need to install sp2 then sp3 or
> can i jump to
> sp3 and forget about sp2? also, can i download these, sp2/3 from
> microsoft.com
> website?
>
> thanks for reply/s.
>
> s


You need a minimum of Service Pack *1A* to jump right to SP3.

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/950717

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

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm

Download Windows XP Service Pack 3 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support for Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...prid=11273&gpr
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA

You can skip straight to SP3.

1. Download & save to your desktop:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1e1555d4f3d4

2. Read & heed:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

3. Logged in as Administrator, if necessary, double-click on the saved file
to install WinXP SP3*. Follow all prompts, be patient, and reboot *twice*.

4. Do Resolution Method 2 here (trust me):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

5. Go to Windows Update | Select CUSTOM and scan | Install any critical
security updates offered. Again, follow all prompts.

[I do NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update.]

6. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled; cf.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

Addtional References:

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"

Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...r/default.mspx

Learn how to protect your PC by taking three simple steps
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...6-602954130D38
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
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KillerDesigns wrote:
> hi,
>
> i had to reinstall win-xp due to memory (ram) failure, as all the files
> became corrrupted. now, that i have reinstalled win-xp, i need to update
> it
> sp-x? fixes. i have already installed sp1. do I need to install sp2 then
> sp3 or
> can i jump to
> sp3 and forget about sp2? also, can i download these, sp2/3 from
> microsoft.com website?
>
> thanks for reply/s.
>
> s

=?Utf-8?B?S2lsbGVyRGVzaWducw==?= wrote:
>
> i had to reinstall win-xp due to memory (ram) failure, as all the files became
> corrrupted. now, that i have reinstalled win-xp, i need to update it sp-x?
> fixes. i have already installed sp1. do I need to install sp2 then sp3 or
> can i jump to
> sp3 and forget about sp2? also, can i download these, sp2/3 from microsoft.com
> website?

updates are cumulative

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