Re: Upgrading to SP3
- From: "Gerry" <gerry@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:41:42 +0100
Daave
I upgraded a colleagues computer in 20 / 30 minutes last week with
minimal input. The computer was, however, only 12 months old. No
problems whatsoever. I had previously upgraded my own home computer and
that gives you more confidence when you come to do it a second time. I
also read a lot of posts by those having problems before I tried. That
makes you more apprehensive when you first do the update but it also
means you can pick up warnings of problems you may encounter with your
own computer. I now have a lot of paper to put in the bin <G>.
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Regards.
Gerry
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Daave wrote:
"Ken" <mystery@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I'm going to bite the bullet today and load SP3.
Here's my understand (er... wish)
Since my SP2 system up to date with all updates. The SP3 installation
will go more quickly? because SP3 is an agglomeration of all previous
updates (with perhaps a few new ones). Is that correct?
Suppose my system was not current. Would the SP3 install take longer?
As others have mentioned, you may have a greater chance of success if
you download SP3 in its entirety and *then* install it (which
shouldn't take too long since you already have many of its components
already). Although most people have not had issues upgrading from SP2
to SP3, there have been a large number of reported problems, most
resulting from PCs with AMD processors *and* OEM images, especially
HPs. Fortunately, there is a patch for this (to be installed before
the upgrade).
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.
If you have done your homework, Windows Update should work for you.
But downloading the whole package serves a second purpose: it will
allow you to create an installation disk slipstreamed with SP3, which
would be very useful for repairs. Here's a link to download
WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe :
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en
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/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
(or http://tinyurl.com/6zs52d )
"Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful
installation"
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.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/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
(or http://tinyurl.com/6cw2xk )
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