Re: Windows XP Pro


"Don Wilson" <DonWilson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:81D68F21-A746-45FD-8EE1-7B48CB52D4F0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> The CD did not have SP2 installed so I downloaded by dial-up(YUK). Took
> forever and had to restart it several times. I'm not sure if SP2 was
> downloaded and installed right. Is there any way to know for sure. I'm
> having a lot of problems installing programs from disk. Also, I get error
> messages that the .exe files are corrupted, which of course inhibits the
> proper running of the programs.

Try uninstalling SP2 and then using System Restore. If you are still having
trouble with your .exe files, you may end up needing to perform a repair
install. Also, you can order the SP2 CD from Microsoft, which I recommend
doing if you have dial-up.

>
> "HeeroYuy" wrote:
>
>>
>> "Don Wilson" <DonWilson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:B738DE6B-9CEB-47F9-90A9-449543074D72@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >I installed XP Pro a few months ago and have had multiple problems.
>> > Can someone recommend a good XP Pro operating manual?
>> > There are several on the market and it can be confusing to choose the
>> > right
>> > one.
>> > I'm not a novice but am definitely not a techie.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>>
>> I recommend either "Windows XP for Dummies" or "Microsoft Windows XP
>> Inside
>> and Out."
>>
>> Also, it would be more helpful to know what kind of problems you are
>> having.
>>
>>
>>


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