Re: Eliminate XP Service Pack 2 Update

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"Phil from Beacon" <Phil from Beacon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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Recently I connected to the Internet for the 1st time and soon after
automatic
Windows update asked to update Service Pack 2. During the installation,
error messages appeared about running out of memory. I have an emachine
and the computer keep rebooting.

After hours of trying to resolve the problem, I had to reload the XP
software
from the recovery CDs.

The system is back-up again. However, I definitely don't want to load this
Service Pack 2 because of the above problem. How do I 'stop' the
automatic windows updater from continually asking me to run this update?

Thank you for your prompt reply. It's frustrating!
First of all, the message about running out of memory usually mentions
virtual memory. Thus, the message means that your pagefile is too small.
You should let the system manage the size of the pagefile.

Secondly, you should definitely install SP2, I obtained the SP2 install CD
which reduces the looooong period of time that it takes to download the
update. It can still take up to 2 hours to install the update even from the
CD.

Jim


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