Updating old WindowsXP version

March 9, 2008

I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and left

unused for several years.

It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS Word

2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the huge

amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became totally

corrupt.

I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory Restore".

Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running version?

I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the immense quantity

of data is bound to fail.

I thank you in advance for your advice,

Humpty

March 9, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

After installing WinXP:

1a. Download/install WinXP SP2: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364/

1b. Reboot twice!! (Tust me)

2. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update |

Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

Follow all prompts.

NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

instead.

3. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

Also see:

Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/before_you_plug_in.html

Security FAQ & Checklist

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

--

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Humpty Dumpty wrote:

> I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and left

> unused for several years.

> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS Word

> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the huge

> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became totally

> corrupt.

> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

> Restore".

> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running

> version?

> I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the immense

> quantity

> of data is bound to fail.

> I thank you in advance for your advice,

> Humpty

March 9, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

"Humpty Dumpty" <sorry@antispam.net> wrote in message

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>I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and left

>unused for several years.

> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS Word

> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the huge

> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became totally

> corrupt.

> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

> Restore".

> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running

> version? I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the

> immense quantity of data is bound to fail.

> I thank you in advance for your advice,

> Humpty

>

Install SP2 and then turn on Automatic Updates.

--

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM

http://www.fjsmjs.com

Do not reply with email

March 9, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

Like you said yourself there was a huge amount of files to be downloaded

from Windows Update.

Some but not all are available for manual downloads on Microsoft's

Download Center but far from all you can get through Windows Update.

That would be the only option.

Was the laptop new when you bought it or had it been used prior to your

purchase? Cause if it was there might have been some other software

installed on the system that cause the system to corrupt when the

Windows updates were installed and a factory restore might solve this

issue.

However if it wasn't perhaps we're facing outdated hardware seeing how

the system is considered "old" today.

March 10, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

Thank you. I read everything, including the CERT link. It sounds easy, but

so it was when I tried first time. But now it is going to be on a clean

formatted disk (the recover CD performs the formatting), so maybe it'll go

well.

I liked the tip on disabling "File and printing sharing...". I just applied

it in my desktop, too.

I'll let you know how it went, if it is of any importance for you.

TIA

Humpty

I'll try and let you know

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

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> After installing WinXP:

>

> 1a. Download/install WinXP SP2: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364/

>

> 1b. Reboot twice!! (Tust me)

>

> 2. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update |

> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

> Follow all prompts.

>

> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

> instead.

>

> 3. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>

> Also see:

>

> Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

> http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/before_you_plug_in.html

>

> Security FAQ & Checklist

> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

> --

> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>

> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>> I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and left

>> unused for several years.

>> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS Word

>> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

>> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the huge

>> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became totally

>> corrupt.

>> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

>> Restore".

>> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

>> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running

>> version?

>> I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the immense

>> quantity

>> of data is bound to fail.

>> I thank you in advance for your advice,

>> Humpty

>

March 10, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

Any feedback would be appreciated, HD.

Humpty Dumpty wrote:

> Thank you. I read everything, including the CERT link. It sounds easy,

> but

> so it was when I tried first time. But now it is going to be on a clean

> formatted disk (the recover CD performs the formatting), so maybe it'll go

> well.

> I liked the tip on disabling "File and printing sharing...". I just

> applied

> it in my desktop, too.

> I'll let you know how it went, if it is of any importance for you.

> TIA

> Humpty

>

> I'll try and let you know

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:%23B5WKRfgIHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> After installing WinXP:

>>

>> 1a. Download/install WinXP SP2: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364/

>>

>> 1b. Reboot twice!! (Tust me)

>>

>> 2. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update |

>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

>> Follow all prompts.

>>

>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

>> instead.

>>

>> 3. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>

>> Also see:

>>

>> Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

>> http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/before_you_plug_in.html

>>

>> Security FAQ & Checklist

>> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

>> --

>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>

>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>> I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and left

>>> unused for several years.

>>> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS Word

>>> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

>>> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the huge

>>> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became totally

>>> corrupt.

>>> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

>>> Restore".

>>> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

>>> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running

>>> version?

>>> I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the immense

>>> quantity

>>> of data is bound to fail.

>>> I thank you in advance for your advice,

>>> Humpty

March 15, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

The computer starts the Windows old version OK and works allright.

But I cannot reach Windows Update. The computer connects to the internet,

and I can browse freely and even access the Windows SP2 page with the link

to the download.

When I click the link, the Windows Update site appears in the address bar,

but the page stays blank and the sandclock desappears. Same if I type the

address (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) The IE6 version is also old,

like the Windows version.

What can it be? Is there anything I can do?

TIA

Humpty

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

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> Any feedback would be appreciated, HD.

>

> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>> Thank you. I read everything, including the CERT link. It sounds easy,

>> but

>> so it was when I tried first time. But now it is going to be on a clean

>> formatted disk (the recover CD performs the formatting), so maybe it'll

>> go

>> well.

>> I liked the tip on disabling "File and printing sharing...". I just

>> applied

>> it in my desktop, too.

>> I'll let you know how it went, if it is of any importance for you.

>> TIA

>> Humpty

>>

>> I'll try and let you know

>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:%23B5WKRfgIHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>> After installing WinXP:

>>>

>>> 1a. Download/install WinXP SP2: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364/

>>>

>>> 1b. Reboot twice!! (Tust me)

>>>

>>> 2. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

>>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update |

>>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

>>> Follow all prompts.

>>>

>>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

>>> instead.

>>>

>>> 3. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>>

>>> Also see:

>>>

>>> Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

>>> http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/before_you_plug_in.html

>>>

>>> Security FAQ & Checklist

>>> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

>>> --

>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>

>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>> I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and left

>>>> unused for several years.

>>>> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS Word

>>>> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

>>>> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the huge

>>>> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became

>>>> totally

>>>> corrupt.

>>>> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

>>>> Restore".

>>>> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

>>>> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running

>>>> version?

>>>> I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the immense

>>>> quantity

>>>> of data is bound to fail.

>>>> I thank you in advance for your advice,

>>>> Humpty

>

March 15, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

1. Download SP2 from this link instead:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a

NB: Save it to your desktop, do not Run it!

2. If you have a third-party firewall installed, uninstall it for the time

being then enable the Windows Firewall.

3. Disable your anti-virus application and any real-time protections

afforded by any anti-spyware applications you may have installed.

4. Double-click on the file you saved in #1 above to being the installation.

Follow all prompts. Be patient as the installation may take 10 minutes or

more.

5. Reboot when directed to do so. Be aware that it may take 20-30 minutes

for Windows to load at this point: Many changes are being made.

6. After making certain that your anti-virus application is now enabled and

reconfirming that the Windows Firewall is enabled, reboot another time.

(Trust me!)

7. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update |

Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

Follow all prompts.

NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

instead.

8. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

9. If you wish to disable the Windows Firewall and reinstall your

third-party firewall, you may do so now.

--

~PA Bear

Humpty Dumpty wrote:

> The computer starts the Windows old version OK and works allright.

>

> But I cannot reach Windows Update. The computer connects to the internet,

> and I can browse freely and even access the Windows SP2 page with the link

> to the download.

> When I click the link, the Windows Update site appears in the address bar,

> but the page stays blank and the sandclock desappears. Same if I type the

> address (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) The IE6 version is also old,

> like the Windows version.

> What can it be? Is there anything I can do?

> TIA

> Humpty

>

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:OP$LcKugIHA.5280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> Any feedback would be appreciated, HD.

>>

>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>> Thank you. I read everything, including the CERT link. It sounds easy,

>>> but

>>> so it was when I tried first time. But now it is going to be on a clean

>>> formatted disk (the recover CD performs the formatting), so maybe it'll

>>> go

>>> well.

>>> I liked the tip on disabling "File and printing sharing...". I just

>>> applied

>>> it in my desktop, too.

>>> I'll let you know how it went, if it is of any importance for you.

>>> TIA

>>> Humpty

>>>

>>> I'll try and let you know

>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>> news:%23B5WKRfgIHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>>> After installing WinXP:

>>>>

>>>> 1a. Download/install WinXP SP2: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364/

>>>>

>>>> 1b. Reboot twice!! (Tust me)

>>>>

>>>> 2. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

>>>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update

>>>> |

>>>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

>>>> Follow all prompts.

>>>>

>>>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

>>>> instead.

>>>>

>>>> 3. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>>>

>>>> Also see:

>>>>

>>>> Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

>>>> http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/before_you_plug_in.html

>>>>

>>>> Security FAQ & Checklist

>>>> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

>>>> --

>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>>

>>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>>> I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and left

>>>>> unused for several years.

>>>>> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS

>>>>> Word

>>>>> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

>>>>> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the huge

>>>>> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became

>>>>> totally

>>>>> corrupt.

>>>>> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

>>>>> Restore".

>>>>> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

>>>>> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running

>>>>> version?

>>>>> I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the immense

>>>>> quantity

>>>>> of data is bound to fail.

>>>>> I thank you in advance for your advice,

>>>>> Humpty

March 17, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

Great! I have SP2 installed. Several notes:

To point 4. : At first attempt, installation stopped and an error message

appeared (something about "host network" or alike). Rebooted and tried

again. This time it started and went OK.

Installation took a very long time, not 10 minutes, but more than 2 hours.

With an AMD Duron processor and 256 MB Physical Memory, I would expect

better. Would you care to comment?

To point 6: After reboot, the Menu Screen appeared. Selection of "Start

Windows Normally" did not work. Neither did "Start in Safe Mode". But,

fortunately, the option "Last known good configuration" loaded Windows and

solved the problem.

Thanks a lot; without your guidance I would never have succeeded.

I haven't yet performed steps 7 and forward.

Humpty

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:uHI8vGrhIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> 1. Download SP2 from this link instead:

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a

>

> NB: Save it to your desktop, do not Run it!

>

> 2. If you have a third-party firewall installed, uninstall it for the time

> being then enable the Windows Firewall.

>

> 3. Disable your anti-virus application and any real-time protections

> afforded by any anti-spyware applications you may have installed.

>

> 4. Double-click on the file you saved in #1 above to being the

> installation. Follow all prompts. Be patient as the installation may take

> 10 minutes or more.

>

> 5. Reboot when directed to do so. Be aware that it may take 20-30 minutes

> for Windows to load at this point: Many changes are being made.

>

> 6. After making certain that your anti-virus application is now enabled

> and reconfirming that the Windows Firewall is enabled, reboot another

> time. (Trust me!)

>

> 7. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update |

> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

> Follow all prompts.

>

> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

> instead.

>

> 8. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>

> 9. If you wish to disable the Windows Firewall and reinstall your

> third-party firewall, you may do so now.

> --

> ~PA Bear

>

> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>> The computer starts the Windows old version OK and works allright.

>>

>> But I cannot reach Windows Update. The computer connects to the internet,

>> and I can browse freely and even access the Windows SP2 page with the

>> link

>> to the download.

>> When I click the link, the Windows Update site appears in the address

>> bar,

>> but the page stays blank and the sandclock desappears. Same if I type the

>> address (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) The IE6 version is also old,

>> like the Windows version.

>> What can it be? Is there anything I can do?

>> TIA

>> Humpty

>>

>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:OP$LcKugIHA.5280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>> Any feedback would be appreciated, HD.

>>>

>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>> Thank you. I read everything, including the CERT link. It sounds easy,

>>>> but

>>>> so it was when I tried first time. But now it is going to be on a clean

>>>> formatted disk (the recover CD performs the formatting), so maybe it'll

>>>> go

>>>> well.

>>>> I liked the tip on disabling "File and printing sharing...". I just

>>>> applied

>>>> it in my desktop, too.

>>>> I'll let you know how it went, if it is of any importance for you.

>>>> TIA

>>>> Humpty

>>>>

>>>> I'll try and let you know

>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>> news:%23B5WKRfgIHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>>>> After installing WinXP:

>>>>>

>>>>> 1a. Download/install WinXP SP2:

>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364/

>>>>>

>>>>> 1b. Reboot twice!! (Tust me)

>>>>>

>>>>> 2. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

>>>>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update

>>>>> |

>>>>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

>>>>> Follow all prompts.

>>>>>

>>>>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

>>>>> instead.

>>>>>

>>>>> 3. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>>>>

>>>>> Also see:

>>>>>

>>>>> Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

>>>>> http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/before_you_plug_in.html

>>>>>

>>>>> Security FAQ & Checklist

>>>>> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

>>>>> --

>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>>>

>>>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>>>> I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and

>>>>>> left

>>>>>> unused for several years.

>>>>>> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS

>>>>>> Word

>>>>>> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

>>>>>> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the

>>>>>> huge

>>>>>> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became

>>>>>> totally

>>>>>> corrupt.

>>>>>> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

>>>>>> Restore".

>>>>>> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

>>>>>> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running

>>>>>> version?

>>>>>> I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the immense

>>>>>> quantity

>>>>>> of data is bound to fail.

>>>>>> I thank you in advance for your advice,

>>>>>> Humpty

>

March 17, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

YW.

> I haven't yet performed steps 7 and forward.

Do do ASAP!!!

Humpty Dumpty wrote:

> Great! I have SP2 installed. Several notes:

> To point 4. : At first attempt, installation stopped and an error message

> appeared (something about "host network" or alike). Rebooted and tried

> again. This time it started and went OK.

> Installation took a very long time, not 10 minutes, but more than 2 hours.

> With an AMD Duron processor and 256 MB Physical Memory, I would expect

> better. Would you care to comment?

> To point 6: After reboot, the Menu Screen appeared. Selection of "Start

> Windows Normally" did not work. Neither did "Start in Safe Mode". But,

> fortunately, the option "Last known good configuration" loaded Windows and

> solved the problem.

> Thanks a lot; without your guidance I would never have succeeded.

> I haven't yet performed steps 7 and forward.

> Humpty

>

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:uHI8vGrhIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>> 1. Download SP2 from this link instead:

>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a

>>

>> NB: Save it to your desktop, do not Run it!

>>

>> 2. If you have a third-party firewall installed, uninstall it for the

>> time

>> being then enable the Windows Firewall.

>>

>> 3. Disable your anti-virus application and any real-time protections

>> afforded by any anti-spyware applications you may have installed.

>>

>> 4. Double-click on the file you saved in #1 above to being the

>> installation. Follow all prompts. Be patient as the installation may

>> take

>> 10 minutes or more.

>>

>> 5. Reboot when directed to do so. Be aware that it may take 20-30

>> minutes

>> for Windows to load at this point: Many changes are being made.

>>

>> 6. After making certain that your anti-virus application is now enabled

>> and reconfirming that the Windows Firewall is enabled, reboot another

>> time. (Trust me!)

>>

>> 7. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update |

>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

>> Follow all prompts.

>>

>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

>> instead.

>>

>> 8. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>

>> 9. If you wish to disable the Windows Firewall and reinstall your

>> third-party firewall, you may do so now.

>> --

>> ~PA Bear

>>

>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>> The computer starts the Windows old version OK and works allright.

>>>

>>> But I cannot reach Windows Update. The computer connects to the

>>> internet,

>>> and I can browse freely and even access the Windows SP2 page with the

>>> link

>>> to the download.

>>> When I click the link, the Windows Update site appears in the address

>>> bar,

>>> but the page stays blank and the sandclock desappears. Same if I type

>>> the

>>> address (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) The IE6 version is also

>>> old,

>>> like the Windows version.

>>> What can it be? Is there anything I can do?

>>> TIA

>>> Humpty

>>>

>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>> news:OP$LcKugIHA.5280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>> Any feedback would be appreciated, HD.

>>>>

>>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>>> Thank you. I read everything, including the CERT link. It sounds

>>>>> easy,

>>>>> but

>>>>> so it was when I tried first time. But now it is going to be on a

>>>>> clean

>>>>> formatted disk (the recover CD performs the formatting), so maybe

>>>>> it'll

>>>>> go

>>>>> well.

>>>>> I liked the tip on disabling "File and printing sharing...". I just

>>>>> applied

>>>>> it in my desktop, too.

>>>>> I'll let you know how it went, if it is of any importance for you.

>>>>> TIA

>>>>> Humpty

>>>>>

>>>>> I'll try and let you know

>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>>> news:%23B5WKRfgIHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>>>>> After installing WinXP:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> 1a. Download/install WinXP SP2:

>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364/

>>>>>>

>>>>>> 1b. Reboot twice!! (Tust me)

>>>>>>

>>>>>> 2. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan

>>>>>> |

>>>>>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows

>>>>>> Update

>>>>>>>

>>>>>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered

>>>>>> |

>>>>>> Follow all prompts.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide"

>>>>>> it

>>>>>> instead.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> 3. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Also see:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

>>>>>> http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/before_you_plug_in.html

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Security FAQ & Checklist

>>>>>> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

>>>>>> --

>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>>>>> I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and

>>>>>>> left

>>>>>>> unused for several years.

>>>>>>> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS

>>>>>>> Word

>>>>>>> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

>>>>>>> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the

>>>>>>> huge

>>>>>>> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became

>>>>>>> totally

>>>>>>> corrupt.

>>>>>>> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

>>>>>>> Restore".

>>>>>>> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

>>>>>>> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running

>>>>>>> version?

>>>>>>> I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the immense

>>>>>>> quantity

>>>>>>> of data is bound to fail.

>>>>>>> I thank you in advance for your advice,

>>>>>>> Humpty

March 18, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

I continued as directed. I want to share, below.

After installing ActiveX controls and the software, not all the updates (I

choose only Critical Updates) were offered to me at once.

First, 56 updates, but the download aborted (Host Generic Error, or

something alike). Six were downloaded, and I installed them succesfully.

Then 10 were offered, DL and installed. And at last 58 were DL and

installed, w/o any problem. I think this finished dowloading all the CU.

In this last operation, I was offered IE7 and declined, according to your

instructions. Where is the link to download it?

In a separate message, I beg support for a problem I am experiencing when

the computer restarts.

Thanks again,

Humpty

First, there were 56

First,

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:u9l%23tNFiIHA.5956@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> YW.

>

>> I haven't yet performed steps 7 and forward.

>

> Do do ASAP!!!

>

> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>> Great! I have SP2 installed. Several notes:

>> To point 4. : At first attempt, installation stopped and an error message

>> appeared (something about "host network" or alike). Rebooted and tried

>> again. This time it started and went OK.

>> Installation took a very long time, not 10 minutes, but more than 2

>> hours.

>> With an AMD Duron processor and 256 MB Physical Memory, I would expect

>> better. Would you care to comment?

>> To point 6: After reboot, the Menu Screen appeared. Selection of "Start

>> Windows Normally" did not work. Neither did "Start in Safe Mode". But,

>> fortunately, the option "Last known good configuration" loaded Windows

>> and

>> solved the problem.

>> Thanks a lot; without your guidance I would never have succeeded.

>> I haven't yet performed steps 7 and forward.

>> Humpty

>>

>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:uHI8vGrhIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>> 1. Download SP2 from this link instead:

>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a

>>>

>>> NB: Save it to your desktop, do not Run it!

>>>

>>> 2. If you have a third-party firewall installed, uninstall it for the

>>> time

>>> being then enable the Windows Firewall.

>>>

>>> 3. Disable your anti-virus application and any real-time protections

>>> afforded by any anti-spyware applications you may have installed.

>>>

>>> 4. Double-click on the file you saved in #1 above to being the

>>> installation. Follow all prompts. Be patient as the installation may

>>> take

>>> 10 minutes or more.

>>>

>>> 5. Reboot when directed to do so. Be aware that it may take 20-30

>>> minutes

>>> for Windows to load at this point: Many changes are being made.

>>>

>>> 6. After making certain that your anti-virus application is now enabled

>>> and reconfirming that the Windows Firewall is enabled, reboot another

>>> time. (Trust me!)

>>>

>>> 7. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

>>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update |

>>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

>>> Follow all prompts.

>>>

>>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

>>> instead.

>>>

>>> 8. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>>

>>> 9. If you wish to disable the Windows Firewall and reinstall your

>>> third-party firewall, you may do so now.

>>> --

>>> ~PA Bear

>>>

>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>> The computer starts the Windows old version OK and works allright.

>>>>

>>>> But I cannot reach Windows Update. The computer connects to the

>>>> internet,

>>>> and I can browse freely and even access the Windows SP2 page with the

>>>> link

>>>> to the download.

>>>> When I click the link, the Windows Update site appears in the address

>>>> bar,

>>>> but the page stays blank and the sandclock desappears. Same if I type

>>>> the

>>>> address (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) The IE6 version is also

>>>> old,

>>>> like the Windows version.

>>>> What can it be? Is there anything I can do?

>>>> TIA

>>>> Humpty

>>>>

>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>> news:OP$LcKugIHA.5280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>>> Any feedback would be appreciated, HD.

>>>>>

>>>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>>>> Thank you. I read everything, including the CERT link. It sounds

>>>>>> easy,

>>>>>> but

>>>>>> so it was when I tried first time. But now it is going to be on a

>>>>>> clean

>>>>>> formatted disk (the recover CD performs the formatting), so maybe

>>>>>> it'll

>>>>>> go

>>>>>> well.

>>>>>> I liked the tip on disabling "File and printing sharing...". I just

>>>>>> applied

>>>>>> it in my desktop, too.

>>>>>> I'll let you know how it went, if it is of any importance for you.

>>>>>> TIA

>>>>>> Humpty

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I'll try and let you know

>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>>>> news:%23B5WKRfgIHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>>>>>> After installing WinXP:

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> 1a. Download/install WinXP SP2:

>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364/

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> 1b. Reboot twice!! (Tust me)

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> 2. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan

>>>>>>> |

>>>>>>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows

>>>>>>> Update

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered

>>>>>>> |

>>>>>>> Follow all prompts.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide"

>>>>>>> it

>>>>>>> instead.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> 3. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Also see:

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

>>>>>>> http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/before_you_plug_in.html

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Security FAQ & Checklist

>>>>>>> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

>>>>>>> --

>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>>>>>> I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and

>>>>>>>> left

>>>>>>>> unused for several years.

>>>>>>>> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS

>>>>>>>> Word

>>>>>>>> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

>>>>>>>> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the

>>>>>>>> huge

>>>>>>>> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became

>>>>>>>> totally

>>>>>>>> corrupt.

>>>>>>>> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

>>>>>>>> Restore".

>>>>>>>> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

>>>>>>>> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest running

>>>>>>>> version?

>>>>>>>> I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the immense

>>>>>>>> quantity

>>>>>>>> of data is bound to fail.

>>>>>>>> I thank you in advance for your advice,

>>>>>>>> Humpty

>

March 18, 2008

Re: Updating old WindowsXP version

You needed to install certain updates in a certain order before others will

be offered.

=======================

Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO THE LETTER!

http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

And I strongly recommend using

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the

installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after

installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional

Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it

to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications

http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx

--

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Humpty Dumpty wrote:

> I continued as directed. I want to share, below.

> After installing ActiveX controls and the software, not all the updates (I

> choose only Critical Updates) were offered to me at once.

> First, 56 updates, but the download aborted (Host Generic Error, or

> something alike). Six were downloaded, and I installed them succesfully.

> Then 10 were offered, DL and installed. And at last 58 were DL and

> installed, w/o any problem. I think this finished dowloading all the CU.

> In this last operation, I was offered IE7 and declined, according to your

> instructions. Where is the link to download it?

> In a separate message, I beg support for a problem I am experiencing when

> the computer restarts.

> Thanks again,

> Humpty

>

> First, there were 56

> First,

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:u9l%23tNFiIHA.5956@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>> YW.

>>

>>> I haven't yet performed steps 7 and forward.

>>

>> Do do ASAP!!!

>>

>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>> Great! I have SP2 installed. Several notes:

>>> To point 4. : At first attempt, installation stopped and an error

>>> message

>>> appeared (something about "host network" or alike). Rebooted and tried

>>> again. This time it started and went OK.

>>> Installation took a very long time, not 10 minutes, but more than 2

>>> hours.

>>> With an AMD Duron processor and 256 MB Physical Memory, I would expect

>>> better. Would you care to comment?

>>> To point 6: After reboot, the Menu Screen appeared. Selection of "Start

>>> Windows Normally" did not work. Neither did "Start in Safe Mode". But,

>>> fortunately, the option "Last known good configuration" loaded Windows

>>> and

>>> solved the problem.

>>> Thanks a lot; without your guidance I would never have succeeded.

>>> I haven't yet performed steps 7 and forward.

>>> Humpty

>>>

>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>> news:uHI8vGrhIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>> 1. Download SP2 from this link instead:

>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a

>>>>

>>>> NB: Save it to your desktop, do not Run it!

>>>>

>>>> 2. If you have a third-party firewall installed, uninstall it for the

>>>> time

>>>> being then enable the Windows Firewall.

>>>>

>>>> 3. Disable your anti-virus application and any real-time protections

>>>> afforded by any anti-spyware applications you may have installed.

>>>>

>>>> 4. Double-click on the file you saved in #1 above to being the

>>>> installation. Follow all prompts. Be patient as the installation may

>>>> take

>>>> 10 minutes or more.

>>>>

>>>> 5. Reboot when directed to do so. Be aware that it may take 20-30

>>>> minutes

>>>> for Windows to load at this point: Many changes are being made.

>>>>

>>>> 6. After making certain that your anti-virus application is now enabled

>>>> and reconfirming that the Windows Firewall is enabled, reboot another

>>>> time. (Trust me!)

>>>>

>>>> 7. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and scan |

>>>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows Update

>>>> |

>>>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates offered |

>>>> Follow all prompts.

>>>>

>>>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide" it

>>>> instead.

>>>>

>>>> 8. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>>>

>>>> 9. If you wish to disable the Windows Firewall and reinstall your

>>>> third-party firewall, you may do so now.

>>>> --

>>>> ~PA Bear

>>>>

>>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>>> The computer starts the Windows old version OK and works allright.

>>>>>

>>>>> But I cannot reach Windows Update. The computer connects to the

>>>>> internet,

>>>>> and I can browse freely and even access the Windows SP2 page with the

>>>>> link

>>>>> to the download.

>>>>> When I click the link, the Windows Update site appears in the address

>>>>> bar,

>>>>> but the page stays blank and the sandclock desappears. Same if I type

>>>>> the

>>>>> address (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) The IE6 version is also

>>>>> old,

>>>>> like the Windows version.

>>>>> What can it be? Is there anything I can do?

>>>>> TIA

>>>>> Humpty

>>>>>

>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>>> news:OP$LcKugIHA.5280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>>>> Any feedback would be appreciated, HD.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>>>>> Thank you. I read everything, including the CERT link. It sounds

>>>>>>> easy,

>>>>>>> but

>>>>>>> so it was when I tried first time. But now it is going to be on a

>>>>>>> clean

>>>>>>> formatted disk (the recover CD performs the formatting), so maybe

>>>>>>> it'll

>>>>>>> go

>>>>>>> well.

>>>>>>> I liked the tip on disabling "File and printing sharing...". I just

>>>>>>> applied

>>>>>>> it in my desktop, too.

>>>>>>> I'll let you know how it went, if it is of any importance for you.

>>>>>>> TIA

>>>>>>> Humpty

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> I'll try and let you know

>>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>>>>> news:%23B5WKRfgIHA.320@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>>>>>>> After installing WinXP:

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> 1a. Download/install WinXP SP2:

>>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364/

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> 1b. Reboot twice!! (Tust me)

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> 2. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Select CUSTOM and

>>>>>>>> scan

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Install the software and ActiveX Controls needed to use Windows

>>>>>>>> Update

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Press CONTINUE and scan again | Install all critical updates

>>>>>>>> offered

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Follow all prompts.

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> NB: I would NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update; "hide"

>>>>>>>> it

>>>>>>>> instead.

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> 3. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Also see:

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

>>>>>>>> http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/before_you_plug_in.html

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Security FAQ & Checklist

>>>>>>>> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

>>>>>>>> --

>>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>>>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Humpty Dumpty wrote:

>>>>>>>>> I have a Compaq laptop "Presario" which I bought on year 2002 and

>>>>>>>>> left

>>>>>>>>> unused for several years.

>>>>>>>>> It included a copy of WindowsXP Home 2002 and MS Works 2000 and MS

>>>>>>>>> Word

>>>>>>>>> 2000. Everything legitimate and I still keep all the certificates.

>>>>>>>>> After starting anew, I tried to update Windows by downloading the

>>>>>>>>> huge

>>>>>>>>> amount of files available in Windows Update, the computer became

>>>>>>>>> totally

>>>>>>>>> corrupt.

>>>>>>>>> I am going now to insert the Recovery CD and try to do a "Factory

>>>>>>>>> Restore".

>>>>>>>>> Now, supposing I succeed, my question to you people is:

>>>>>>>>> How should I proceed to update my old windows to the newest

>>>>>>>>> running

>>>>>>>>> version?

>>>>>>>>> I feel that any attempt to download from Windows Update the

>>>>>>>>> immense

>>>>>>>>> quantity

>>>>>>>>> of data is bound to fail.

>>>>>>>>> I thank you in advance for your advice,

>>>>>>>>> Humpty

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