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WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

 

 

Hi

 

I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

 

My PC is now running MUCH slower.

 

- Anyone else had the same problems?

 

I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

"Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

much so that I thought might have a virus!

 

I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

is to uninstal SP3.

 

- Any thoughts?

 

 

Ship

Shiperton Henethe

 

P.S. Software used

- msOutlook2003

- Photoshop 6

- Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

- Xara Xtreme Professional

- TextPad

etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

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Guest Kayman

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Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

On Mon, 19 May 2008 06:14:40 -0700 (PDT), ship wrote:

> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

 

<snip>

> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

> is to uninstal SP3.

> Any thoughts?

 

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

 

Things to do prior downloadin/installing SP3.

1.Make an Image backup of the hard drive/Windows Partition before you

install SP3

2.Test your System Restore to see if it is working correctly.

3.Make absolutely sure the machine's free of any hijackware, Trojan, or

virus infections before installing SP3.

4.Run Disk Cleanup then run a Defrag session before installing SP3.

5.Disable all real-time protections (anti-virus;anti-spyware;third-party

firewall) before downloading/installing SP3.

6.Reboot twice after installing SP3.

7.Run another Defrag.

 

Detailed information:

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68c48dad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en

 

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=60807c3a-8969-4ddf-beb2-8bfac9ed416b&displaylang=en&tm

 

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

 

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after

you install Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

 

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

 

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

 

Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup

http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/a3516977-259b-4d55-98f9-12dbc4eb06311033.mspx?mfr=true

 

How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456980.aspx

 

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

 

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en

 

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals

and Developers(Single installations for PCs can use the same file)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

 

Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery

http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/e96185f5-50b7-4b14-a2fd-0155d6b174f91033.mspx?mfr=true

 

Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is

denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

 

If you don't like the answers provided here go to:

Use this forum for all issues related to Windows XP SP3

http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=2010&SiteID=17

 

Good luck :)

Guest Rich

Guest Rich

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Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

I noticed that after installing SP3 that it took 90 seconds after clicking

"Turn Off Computer" for it to turn off. After uninstalling SP3 it was back

to 20 seconds.

 

 

"ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>

>

> Hi

>

> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>

> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>

> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>

> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>

> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

> is to uninstal SP3.

>

> - Any thoughts?

>

>

> Ship

> Shiperton Henethe

>

> P.S. Software used

> - msOutlook2003

> - Photoshop 6

> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

> - Xara Xtreme Professional

> - TextPad

> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>

>

>

Guest Unknown

Guest Unknown

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

Run disk cleanup and defrag.

"ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>

>

> Hi

>

> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>

> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>

> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>

> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>

> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

> is to uninstal SP3.

>

> - Any thoughts?

>

>

> Ship

> Shiperton Henethe

>

> P.S. Software used

> - msOutlook2003

> - Photoshop 6

> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

> - Xara Xtreme Professional

> - TextPad

> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>

>

>

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

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

 

WinXP-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

 

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

--

~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/

 

 

ship wrote:

> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>

> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>

> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>

> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>

> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>

> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

> is to uninstal SP3.

>

> - Any thoughts?

>

>

> Ship

> Shiperton Henethe

>

> P.S. Software used

> - msOutlook2003

> - Photoshop 6

> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

> - Xara Xtreme Professional

> - TextPad

> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

Guest Rich

Guest Rich

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

 

I regularly run Diskeeper and CCleaner.

 

I tried installing SP3 twice. After installing SP3 I ran CCleaner and

Diskeeper with a Boot-time defrag as well each time.

 

Both times after installing SP3 it took 90 seconds to shut down. After

removing, 20 seconds. I noticed using Process Explorer that there are new

addtional Processes running after installing SP3.

 

 

 

"Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

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> Run disk cleanup and defrag.

> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>

>>

>> Hi

>>

>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>

>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>

>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>

>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>

>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>

>> - Any thoughts?

>>

>>

>> Ship

>> Shiperton Henethe

>>

>> P.S. Software used

>> - msOutlook2003

>> - Photoshop 6

>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>> - TextPad

>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>>

>>

>>

>

>

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

Did you install SP3 via Windows Update or manually?

 

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

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

1. Run Disk Cleanup.

 

2. Run Defrag.

 

3. Reboot several times or leave the machine running 24/7 for a few days.

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

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

 

 

Rich wrote:

> I noticed that after installing SP3 that it took 90 seconds after clicking

> "Turn Off Computer" for it to turn off. After uninstalling SP3 it was back

> to 20 seconds.

>

>

> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>

>>

>> Hi

>>

>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>

>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>

>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>

>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>

>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>

>> - Any thoughts?

>>

>>

>> Ship

>> Shiperton Henethe

>>

>> P.S. Software used

>> - msOutlook2003

>> - Photoshop 6

>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>> - TextPad

>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

Guest Rich

Guest Rich

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

I ran it via Windows Update. I was up-to-date with all SP2 fixes security

updates etc. I am still using IE 6.

 

 

 

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

news:OCL2ckcuIHA.4376@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Did you install SP3 via Windows Update or manually?

>

> 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

> ====================================

> 1. Run Disk Cleanup.

>

> 2. Run Defrag.

>

> 3. Reboot several times or leave the machine running 24/7 for a few days.

> ====================================

> 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

>

>

> Rich wrote:

>> I noticed that after installing SP3 that it took 90 seconds after

>> clicking

>> "Turn Off Computer" for it to turn off. After uninstalling SP3 it was

>> back

>> to 20 seconds.

>>

>>

>> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>>

>>>

>>> Hi

>>>

>>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>>

>>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>>

>>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>>

>>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

>>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>>

>>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>>

>>> - Any thoughts?

>>>

>>>

>>> Ship

>>> Shiperton Henethe

>>>

>>> P.S. Software used

>>> - msOutlook2003

>>> - Photoshop 6

>>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>>> - TextPad

>>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>

Guest Rich

Guest Rich

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

Also other than giving me an MMC error warning for something in Diskeeper

which the MS knowledge base said to click "Ignore" I didnt notice any other

funnis other than it may have taken longer to boot up.

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

news:OCL2ckcuIHA.4376@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Did you install SP3 via Windows Update or manually?

>

> 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

> ====================================

> 1. Run Disk Cleanup.

>

> 2. Run Defrag.

>

> 3. Reboot several times or leave the machine running 24/7 for a few days.

> ====================================

> 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

>

>

> Rich wrote:

>> I noticed that after installing SP3 that it took 90 seconds after

>> clicking

>> "Turn Off Computer" for it to turn off. After uninstalling SP3 it was

>> back

>> to 20 seconds.

>>

>>

>> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>>

>>>

>>> Hi

>>>

>>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>>

>>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>>

>>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>>

>>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

>>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>>

>>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>>

>>> - Any thoughts?

>>>

>>>

>>> Ship

>>> Shiperton Henethe

>>>

>>> P.S. Software used

>>> - msOutlook2003

>>> - Photoshop 6

>>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>>> - TextPad

>>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>

Guest Unknown

Guest Unknown

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

I repeat, run disk cleanup and defrag.

"Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

news:%23Ee2occuIHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>

> I regularly run Diskeeper and CCleaner.

>

> I tried installing SP3 twice. After installing SP3 I ran CCleaner and

> Diskeeper with a Boot-time defrag as well each time.

>

> Both times after installing SP3 it took 90 seconds to shut down. After

> removing, 20 seconds. I noticed using Process Explorer that there are new

> addtional Processes running after installing SP3.

>

>

>

> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

> news:lIgYj.1800$BL6.409@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com...

>> Run disk cleanup and defrag.

>> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>>

>>>

>>> Hi

>>>

>>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>>

>>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>>

>>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>>

>>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

>>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>>

>>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>>

>>> - Any thoughts?

>>>

>>>

>>> Ship

>>> Shiperton Henethe

>>>

>>> P.S. Software used

>>> - msOutlook2003

>>> - Photoshop 6

>>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>>> - TextPad

>>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

Guest Mr. Low

Guest Mr. Low

Posted
Posted

RE: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

Helo,

 

May I know how much is your RAM ?

 

If it is below 1 GB, upgrade it to 2GB would be helpful.

 

HTH

 

Low

 

 

--

A36B58K641

 

 

"ship" wrote:

> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>

>

> Hi

>

> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>

> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>

> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>

> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>

> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

> is to uninstal SP3.

>

> - Any thoughts?

>

>

> Ship

> Shiperton Henethe

>

> P.S. Software used

> - msOutlook2003

> - Photoshop 6

> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

> - Xara Xtreme Professional

> - TextPad

> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>

>

>

>

Guest Rich

Guest Rich

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

How many times do you want me to run them?

 

I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

 

SP3 = 90 second shut down time

 

SP2 = 20 second shut down time

 

 

 

"Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

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>I repeat, run disk cleanup and defrag.

> "Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

> news:%23Ee2occuIHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>

>> I regularly run Diskeeper and CCleaner.

>>

>> I tried installing SP3 twice. After installing SP3 I ran CCleaner and

>> Diskeeper with a Boot-time defrag as well each time.

>>

>> Both times after installing SP3 it took 90 seconds to shut down. After

>> removing, 20 seconds. I noticed using Process Explorer that there are new

>> addtional Processes running after installing SP3.

>>

>>

>>

>> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

>> news:lIgYj.1800$BL6.409@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com...

>>> Run disk cleanup and defrag.

>>> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>>>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> Hi

>>>>

>>>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>>>

>>>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>>>

>>>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>>>

>>>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>>>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

>>>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>>>

>>>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>>>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>>>

>>>> - Any thoughts?

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> Ship

>>>> Shiperton Henethe

>>>>

>>>> P.S. Software used

>>>> - msOutlook2003

>>>> - Photoshop 6

>>>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>>>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>>>> - TextPad

>>>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

Guest Unknown

Guest Unknown

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

I know nothing of 'Diskeeper'. To find which program is causing the delay,

edit your startup folder. Run msconfig. and shut down a few programs at a

time till you locate the one causing it.

"Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

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> How many times do you want me to run them?

>

> I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

>

> SP3 = 90 second shut down time

>

> SP2 = 20 second shut down time

>

>

>

> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

> news:DjjYj.1575$qH4.405@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...

>>I repeat, run disk cleanup and defrag.

>> "Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

>> news:%23Ee2occuIHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>

>>> I regularly run Diskeeper and CCleaner.

>>>

>>> I tried installing SP3 twice. After installing SP3 I ran CCleaner and

>>> Diskeeper with a Boot-time defrag as well each time.

>>>

>>> Both times after installing SP3 it took 90 seconds to shut down. After

>>> removing, 20 seconds. I noticed using Process Explorer that there are

>>> new addtional Processes running after installing SP3.

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

>>> news:lIgYj.1800$BL6.409@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com...

>>>> Run disk cleanup and defrag.

>>>> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>>>>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> Hi

>>>>>

>>>>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>>>>

>>>>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>>>>

>>>>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>>>>

>>>>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>>>>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

>>>>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>>>>

>>>>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>>>>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>>>>

>>>>> - Any thoughts?

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> Ship

>>>>> Shiperton Henethe

>>>>>

>>>>> P.S. Software used

>>>>> - msOutlook2003

>>>>> - Photoshop 6

>>>>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>>>>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>>>>> - TextPad

>>>>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

Guest Rich

Guest Rich

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

Thank you for the suggestion. I had thought about that but I didn't have

time at the time. When i have a chance I will try that. It would be

interesting to see what is causing the hangup.

 

Diskeeper is probably the best disk defragmentation software out there.

Diskeeper Pro costs about $45 from Newegg. The Server version ~$270 and the

Enterprise version ~$900.

 

 

 

"Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

news:LwkYj.9138$nl7.52@flpi146.ffdc.sbc.com...

>I know nothing of 'Diskeeper'. To find which program is causing the delay,

>edit your startup folder. Run msconfig. and shut down a few programs at a

>time till you locate the one causing it.

> "Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

> news:eKeNOHeuIHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> How many times do you want me to run them?

>>

>> I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

>>

>> SP3 = 90 second shut down time

>>

>> SP2 = 20 second shut down time

>>

>>

>>

>> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

>> news:DjjYj.1575$qH4.405@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...

>>>I repeat, run disk cleanup and defrag.

>>> "Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

>>> news:%23Ee2occuIHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>>

>>>> I regularly run Diskeeper and CCleaner.

>>>>

>>>> I tried installing SP3 twice. After installing SP3 I ran CCleaner and

>>>> Diskeeper with a Boot-time defrag as well each time.

>>>>

>>>> Both times after installing SP3 it took 90 seconds to shut down. After

>>>> removing, 20 seconds. I noticed using Process Explorer that there are

>>>> new addtional Processes running after installing SP3.

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

>>>> news:lIgYj.1800$BL6.409@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com...

>>>>> Run disk cleanup and defrag.

>>>>> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>>> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>>>>>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Hi

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>>>>>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up.

>>>>>> So

>>>>>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>>>>>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> - Any thoughts?

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Ship

>>>>>> Shiperton Henethe

>>>>>>

>>>>>> P.S. Software used

>>>>>> - msOutlook2003

>>>>>> - Photoshop 6

>>>>>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>>>>>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>>>>>> - TextPad

>>>>>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

Guest Hula Baloo

Guest Hula Baloo

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

I ran into an incompatibility betwen SP3 and McAfee Security Suite. I

booted into Safe Mode, uninstalled McAfee, installed AVG 8, problem fixed.

YMMV.

 

"ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>

>

> Hi

>

> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>

> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>

> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>

> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up. So

> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>

> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

> is to uninstal SP3.

>

> - Any thoughts?

>

>

> Ship

> Shiperton Henethe

>

> P.S. Software used

> - msOutlook2003

> - Photoshop 6

> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

> - Xara Xtreme Professional

> - TextPad

> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>

>

>

Guest Colin Barnhorst

Guest Colin Barnhorst

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

I second the recommendation. Diskeeper is excellent.

 

"Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

news:uuj0iBhuIHA.5268@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Thank you for the suggestion. I had thought about that but I didn't have

> time at the time. When i have a chance I will try that. It would be

> interesting to see what is causing the hangup.

>

> Diskeeper is probably the best disk defragmentation software out there.

> Diskeeper Pro costs about $45 from Newegg. The Server version ~$270 and

> the Enterprise version ~$900.

>

>

>

> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

> news:LwkYj.9138$nl7.52@flpi146.ffdc.sbc.com...

>>I know nothing of 'Diskeeper'. To find which program is causing the delay,

>>edit your startup folder. Run msconfig. and shut down a few programs at a

>>time till you locate the one causing it.

>> "Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

>> news:eKeNOHeuIHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>>> How many times do you want me to run them?

>>>

>>> I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

>>>

>>> SP3 = 90 second shut down time

>>>

>>> SP2 = 20 second shut down time

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

>>> news:DjjYj.1575$qH4.405@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...

>>>>I repeat, run disk cleanup and defrag.

>>>> "Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

>>>> news:%23Ee2occuIHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>>>

>>>>> I regularly run Diskeeper and CCleaner.

>>>>>

>>>>> I tried installing SP3 twice. After installing SP3 I ran CCleaner and

>>>>> Diskeeper with a Boot-time defrag as well each time.

>>>>>

>>>>> Both times after installing SP3 it took 90 seconds to shut down. After

>>>>> removing, 20 seconds. I noticed using Process Explorer that there are

>>>>> new addtional Processes running after installing SP3.

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

>>>>> news:lIgYj.1800$BL6.409@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com...

>>>>>> Run disk cleanup and defrag.

>>>>>> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>>>> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>>>>>>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Hi

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>>>>>>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up.

>>>>>>> So

>>>>>>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>>>>>>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> - Any thoughts?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Ship

>>>>>>> Shiperton Henethe

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> P.S. Software used

>>>>>>> - msOutlook2003

>>>>>>> - Photoshop 6

>>>>>>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>>>>>>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>>>>>>> - TextPad

>>>>>>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

Guest Kayman

Guest Kayman

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

On Mon, 19 May 2008 14:54:40 -0400, Rich wrote:

> How many times do you want me to run them?

>

> I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

>

> SP3 = 90 second shut down time

>

> SP2 = 20 second shut down time

>

Not sure if daily defragmentation on a modern system is beneficial.

Be that as is may, you may wish to try this:

User Profile Hive Cleanup Service

Brief Description

A service to help with slow log off and unreconciled profile problems.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=1B286E6D-8912-4E18-B570-42470E2F3582&displaylang=en

Guest Rich

Guest Rich

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

I'll look at that. Maybe the "Hive Cleanupill also solve the missing bee

colonies problem here.

 

"Kayman" <kaymanDeleteThis@operamail.com> wrote in message

news:OsCip2iuIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> On Mon, 19 May 2008 14:54:40 -0400, Rich wrote:

>

>> How many times do you want me to run them?

>>

>> I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

>>

>> SP3 = 90 second shut down time

>>

>> SP2 = 20 second shut down time

>>

> Not sure if daily defragmentation on a modern system is beneficial.

> Be that as is may, you may wish to try this:

> User Profile Hive Cleanup Service

> Brief Description

> A service to help with slow log off and unreconciled profile problems.

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=1B286E6D-8912-4E18-B570-42470E2F3582&displaylang=en

Guest Unknown

Guest Unknown

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

Perhaps Diskeeper is best but, the average home user doesn't need it. Why

would I, for example, buy it when Microsoft's

defragger does the job?

"Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

news:uuj0iBhuIHA.5268@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> Thank you for the suggestion. I had thought about that but I didn't have

> time at the time. When i have a chance I will try that. It would be

> interesting to see what is causing the hangup.

>

> Diskeeper is probably the best disk defragmentation software out there.

> Diskeeper Pro costs about $45 from Newegg. The Server version ~$270 and

> the Enterprise version ~$900.

>

>

>

> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

> news:LwkYj.9138$nl7.52@flpi146.ffdc.sbc.com...

>>I know nothing of 'Diskeeper'. To find which program is causing the delay,

>>edit your startup folder. Run msconfig. and shut down a few programs at a

>>time till you locate the one causing it.

>> "Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

>> news:eKeNOHeuIHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>>> How many times do you want me to run them?

>>>

>>> I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

>>>

>>> SP3 = 90 second shut down time

>>>

>>> SP2 = 20 second shut down time

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

>>> news:DjjYj.1575$qH4.405@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...

>>>>I repeat, run disk cleanup and defrag.

>>>> "Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

>>>> news:%23Ee2occuIHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>>>

>>>>> I regularly run Diskeeper and CCleaner.

>>>>>

>>>>> I tried installing SP3 twice. After installing SP3 I ran CCleaner and

>>>>> Diskeeper with a Boot-time defrag as well each time.

>>>>>

>>>>> Both times after installing SP3 it took 90 seconds to shut down. After

>>>>> removing, 20 seconds. I noticed using Process Explorer that there are

>>>>> new addtional Processes running after installing SP3.

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> "Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote in message

>>>>> news:lIgYj.1800$BL6.409@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com...

>>>>>> Run disk cleanup and defrag.

>>>>>> "ship" <shiphen@gmail.com> wrote in message

>>>>>> news:b41d9ba9-15d3-485a-84a9-c0c7639aa123@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>>>>>>> WindowsXP Pro (on Network using roaming profiles)

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Hi

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> I just installed SP3 for WindowsXP Professional.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> My PC is now running MUCH slower.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> - Anyone else had the same problems?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> I havent timed it but certain interface actions (like clicking on

>>>>>>> "Browse" buttons) see to take twice or three times longer to on up.

>>>>>>> So

>>>>>>> much so that I thought might have a virus!

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> I am now regretting installing SP3. But am not sure how easy/safe it

>>>>>>> is to uninstal SP3.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> - Any thoughts?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Ship

>>>>>>> Shiperton Henethe

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> P.S. Software used

>>>>>>> - msOutlook2003

>>>>>>> - Photoshop 6

>>>>>>> - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX4

>>>>>>> - Xara Xtreme Professional

>>>>>>> - TextPad

>>>>>>> etc, but EVERYTHING seems to be *substantially* slower!

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

Guest ANONYMOUS

Guest ANONYMOUS

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

 

 

Rich wrote:

> How many times do you want me to run them?

>

> I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

>

> SP3 = 90 second shut down time

>

> SP2 = 20 second shut down time

>

 

There is simply no evidence to suggest that defragging the system and running

Windows cleanup utility improves performance of the system.

 

The only thing I can say is that your system has become unstable due to some

rogue program or programs. If you have done all your backups and you have all

the disks, CDs and serial numbers of all your application programs, then doing a

clean install using integrated/slipstreamed OS would definately resolve this

almost immediately.

 

Also, this will give you the opportunity to learn something about imaging your HD

with Symantec Ghost or similar products so that in future you have a starting

point should something go wrong with the system.

 

hth

Guest ANONYMOUS

Guest ANONYMOUS

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

 

 

Unknown wrote:

> Perhaps Diskeeper is best but, the average home user doesn't need it. Why

> would I, for example, buy it when Microsoft's

> defragger does the job?

 

There is simply no need to have any other defrag program simply because it is

absolutely not necessary to defrag the system more than once every three months or

so. In fact, I see no visible improvement in system performace even if you defrag

with "state of the art defrag program".

Guest Unknown

Guest Unknown

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

I totally agree.

"ANONYMOUS" <ANONYMOUS@EXAMPLE.COM> wrote in message

news:48332D25.75FBB4E5@EXAMPLE.COM...

>

>

> Unknown wrote:

>

>> Perhaps Diskeeper is best but, the average home user doesn't need it. Why

>> would I, for example, buy it when Microsoft's

>> defragger does the job?

>

> There is simply no need to have any other defrag program simply because it

> is

> absolutely not necessary to defrag the system more than once every three

> months or

> so. In fact, I see no visible improvement in system performace even if

> you defrag

> with "state of the art defrag program".

>

>

>

Guest Unknown

Guest Unknown

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

If you want evidence, don't defrag or do a disk cleanup for six months. Then

do them and you will notice a huge difference.

"ANONYMOUS" <ANONYMOUS@EXAMPLE.COM> wrote in message

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>

>

> Rich wrote:

>

>> How many times do you want me to run them?

>>

>> I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

>>

>> SP3 = 90 second shut down time

>>

>> SP2 = 20 second shut down time

>>

>

> There is simply no evidence to suggest that defragging the system and

> running

> Windows cleanup utility improves performance of the system.

>

> The only thing I can say is that your system has become unstable due to

> some

> rogue program or programs. If you have done all your backups and you have

> all

> the disks, CDs and serial numbers of all your application programs, then

> doing a

> clean install using integrated/slipstreamed OS would definately resolve

> this

> almost immediately.

>

> Also, this will give you the opportunity to learn something about imaging

> your HD

> with Symantec Ghost or similar products so that in future you have a

> starting

> point should something go wrong with the system.

>

> hth

>

>

Guest Rich

Guest Rich

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

The Hive Cleanup solved the shutdown problem. I wasnt aware of UHPClean

until your post. The read me notes were very interesting.

 

Thank you very much.

 

"Rich" <Rich_NoSpam@ptd_nospam.net> wrote in message

news:%23f0XUQouIHA.6096@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> I'll look at that. Maybe the "Hive Cleanupill also solve the missing bee

> colonies problem here.

>

> "Kayman" <kaymanDeleteThis@operamail.com> wrote in message

> news:OsCip2iuIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> On Mon, 19 May 2008 14:54:40 -0400, Rich wrote:

>>

>>> How many times do you want me to run them?

>>>

>>> I told you it didn't make any difference. I run Diskeeper daily.

>>>

>>> SP3 = 90 second shut down time

>>>

>>> SP2 = 20 second shut down time

>>>

>> Not sure if daily defragmentation on a modern system is beneficial.

>> Be that as is may, you may wish to try this:

>> User Profile Hive Cleanup Service

>> Brief Description

>> A service to help with slow log off and unreconciled profile problems.

>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=1B286E6D-8912-4E18-B570-42470E2F3582&displaylang=en

>

>

Guest Kayman

Guest Kayman

Posted
Posted

Re: SP3 has made my WindowsXP *much* slower

 

On Tue, 20 May 2008 18:31:34 -0400, Rich wrote:

> The Hive Cleanup solved the shutdown problem. I wasnt aware of UHPClean

> until your post. The read me notes were very interesting.

>

> Thank you very much.

>

YW, I am glad it workes :)

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