Re: SP3 and Norton on new computer

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NO. Robear's is telling you to install an antivirus prior to connecting the system to the internet.
Frankly speaking, I would NOT install Norton on any Windows OS, but that's your choice.

Do NOT install Norton prior to SP3 being offered from either Automatic or Windows|Microsoft updates.

Either use the Windows Update link on the Start Menu or open IE, click Tools, Windows Update to see if SP3 is offered.
* Install all offered updates EXCEPT SP3 *

If SP3 is offered, then suggest you download the stand-alone package from here and *save* it:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en

Then read the article from the link Robear provided:

http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Do the steps that apply to your system, then install SP3.
After SP3 is installed, then install an antivirus.

Free, effective AVs are Avast and AntiVir. Neither effect performance nor cause issues like other AVs are wont to do.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Jo-Anne wrote:

Thank you, Robear! Are you saying that it's safe at this point to install Norton before SP3 on my new computer?

Jo-Anne

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:u1Si6Wt8IHA.1192@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

1. Run (Norton) LiveUpdate manually & repeatedly until you get a "no more updates" prompt.

2. Read & heed:

WinXP 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

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

<IMHO>
Temporarily disable all real-time protections afforded by your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware applications, and the Norton firewall (and then enable the Windows Firewall) prior to installing SP3. The machine should not be connected to the internet without an active firewall.

More: http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal:_Temporarily_Disable_Real_Time_Monitoring_Programs

After installing SP3 /and rebooting twice/, check to make sure your real-time protections have been re-enabled; Disable the Windows Firewall and re-enable the Norton Firewall, if necessary.
</IMHO>

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.

• US: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• CA: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• UK: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• AU: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
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Jo-Anne wrote:

I just received my new Dell notebook computer with Windows XP Pro and SP2
installed, and I want to update to SP3. The computer came with no antivirus
program. I use Norton Internet Security 2008 on my other computer and am
allowed to install it on up to three computers. However, I recall reading
that there can be a problem when SP3 is installed on computers already
running any of the 2008 Norton antivirus programs. Would it be risky to
download and install SP3 before I have an antivirus program on the computer?
If so, I'll consider ordering a CD of SP3.

Thank you!

Jo-Anne



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