Re: Unable to download Service Pack 3

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:04:38 -0700, Katie
<Katie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Net: Don't do it! Don't install it! Seriously, you were wondering if these
updates were worth the headache: SP3 crashed my computer over & over, and
caused me nothing but grief.



I strongly disagree. Everyone *should* install SP3.


Read some of these other threads and see what
problems others are having.


I don't doubt that you had problems, or that others have. There are
always those who have problems with any update. Nevertheless, the
number of those with problems is tiny compared to the number of those
without problems. Those without problems are *always* way
under-represented in the newsgroups. It's only those with problems who
come here to look for help.

Speaking of your problems, did you read here and follow the advice
given before installing SP3? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717




It's NOT WORTH IT. You can still put security
updates on your machine, without SP3. Here's what it did to me: Programs
wouldn't load. Documents wouldn't load. IE7 closed over & over. Norton
Antivirus permanently trashed. Computer crashed 15-20 times over the course
of 2 days. And now, even after uninstalling SP3, I've still had issues to
deal with, mostly that I had to remove NAV completely and go with a different
antivirus program. I'm sure I'll discover more problems, but, seriously,
DON"T INSTALL IT. It's too late for me - save yourself!

"net" wrote:

OK this one I will try --Help and Support, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131--I've sent them an email and see if they can
tell me about this "Updatever file that is not correct. I had been to and
tried the other - Read before you download --sites. Thanks I'm hoping they
have a solution
that doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out or to download--not sure
these
updates are worth the headache. Thanks though-was -helpful


"Nepatsfan" wrote:

"net" <net@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:3548412E-CC58-4DB3-9103-F903AC4D7436@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Any suggestions for downloading windows xp home edition service pack 3--
I have turned off any virus protection etc. I get this : Service Pack 3
Setup encountered an error: The update.ver file is not correct. I can't
find anything about update.ver file.


You might want to take a look at this article.

Error messages when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Service Pack
3 installation did not complete" and "An internal error occurred"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949384/en-us

Microsoft is offering free help for people having problems installing SP3.

Help and Support, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

Good luck

Nepatsfan




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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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