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Guest Walter R.

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After several years of running smoothly, I have a lot of little kinks on my

XPSP2 system. In order to get a clean installation, I would like to run a

repair install. I know how to do it.

 

Should I disable my (Avast) Anti virus resident scanner before running the

repair?

 

Thanks

 

--

Walter

http://www.rationality.net

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Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)

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Re: Question re Repair Install

 

 

"Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message

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> After several years of running smoothly, I have a lot of little kinks on

> my XPSP2 system. In order to get a clean installation, I would like to run

> a repair install. I know how to do it.

>

> Should I disable my (Avast) Anti virus resident scanner before running the

> repair?

>

> Thanks

>

> --

> Walter

> http://www.rationality.net

> -

 

It's probably a good idea to disable it.

 

I doubt whether a repair installation will iron out the wrinkles.

Since such an installation is supposed to leave the existing

applications and their settings intact, it has no way of knowing

which registry entries are benign and which ones are not. The

best it can do is replace system files and restore key registry

entries. You would have more success if you did this:

- Create a perfect installation.

- Create an image file of this installation, using an imaging product

such as Acronis TrueImage.

- Create a new image file once every six months.

- Keep the original plus the two most recent image files.

This approach works best if you keep your OS & Apps

on drive C: and all your data on drive D:.

Guest Walter R.

Guest Walter R.

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Re: Question re Repair Install

 

I am already doing all the items you suggest. I do an Acronis image once a

month after I do my monthly housekeeping.

 

How do I "Create a perfect installation"???

 

Thanks

 

--

Walter

http://www.rationality.net

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"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

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>

> "Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message

> news:uneCRL2vIHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>> After several years of running smoothly, I have a lot of little kinks on

>> my XPSP2 system. In order to get a clean installation, I would like to

>> run a repair install. I know how to do it.

>>

>> Should I disable my (Avast) Anti virus resident scanner before running

>> the repair?

>>

>> Thanks

>>

>> --

>> Walter

>> http://www.rationality.net

>> -

>

> It's probably a good idea to disable it.

>

> I doubt whether a repair installation will iron out the wrinkles.

> Since such an installation is supposed to leave the existing

> applications and their settings intact, it has no way of knowing

> which registry entries are benign and which ones are not. The

> best it can do is replace system files and restore key registry

> entries. You would have more success if you did this:

> - Create a perfect installation.

> - Create an image file of this installation, using an imaging product

> such as Acronis TrueImage.

> - Create a new image file once every six months.

> - Keep the original plus the two most recent image files.

> This approach works best if you keep your OS & Apps

> on drive C: and all your data on drive D:.

>

Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)

Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)

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In my book a "Perfect Installation" is created like so:

- Load Windows from scratch.

- Load all drivers.

- Load all applications.

- Configure all applications.

- Make sure everything is just right.

This will be your base installation. When your installation gets

battle-scarred after a couple of years then you do this:

- Reload the base installation.

- Load the various updates and new programs.

- Save the this image as your new base installation.

 

 

"Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message

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>I am already doing all the items you suggest. I do an Acronis image once a

>month after I do my monthly housekeeping.

>

> How do I "Create a perfect installation"???

>

> Thanks

>

> --

> Walter

> http://www.rationality.net

> -

> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

> news:O8C1rU2vIHA.5620@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>

>> "Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message

>> news:uneCRL2vIHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>> After several years of running smoothly, I have a lot of little kinks on

>>> my XPSP2 system. In order to get a clean installation, I would like to

>>> run a repair install. I know how to do it.

>>>

>>> Should I disable my (Avast) Anti virus resident scanner before running

>>> the repair?

>>>

>>> Thanks

>>>

>>> --

>>> Walter

>>> http://www.rationality.net

>>> -

>>

>> It's probably a good idea to disable it.

>>

>> I doubt whether a repair installation will iron out the wrinkles.

>> Since such an installation is supposed to leave the existing

>> applications and their settings intact, it has no way of knowing

>> which registry entries are benign and which ones are not. The

>> best it can do is replace system files and restore key registry

>> entries. You would have more success if you did this:

>> - Create a perfect installation.

>> - Create an image file of this installation, using an imaging product

>> such as Acronis TrueImage.

>> - Create a new image file once every six months.

>> - Keep the original plus the two most recent image files.

>> This approach works best if you keep your OS & Apps

>> on drive C: and all your data on drive D:.

>>

>

>

Guest Walter R.

Guest Walter R.

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Re: Question re Repair Install

 

I like the term "battle-scarred". :-) That's what mine is. WinXP SP2 was

(is) a great operating system. With a little loving care, it will run

forever.

 

--

Walter

http://www.rationality.net

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"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

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> In my book a "Perfect Installation" is created like so:

> - Load Windows from scratch.

> - Load all drivers.

> - Load all applications.

> - Configure all applications.

> - Make sure everything is just right.

> This will be your base installation. When your installation gets

> battle-scarred after a couple of years then you do this:

> - Reload the base installation.

> - Load the various updates and new programs.

> - Save the this image as your new base installation.

>

>

> "Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message

> news:%23g7$lq2vIHA.4916@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>I am already doing all the items you suggest. I do an Acronis image once a

>>month after I do my monthly housekeeping.

>>

>> How do I "Create a perfect installation"???

>>

>> Thanks

>>

>> --

>> Walter

>> http://www.rationality.net

>> -

>> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

>> news:O8C1rU2vIHA.5620@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>>

>>> "Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message

>>> news:uneCRL2vIHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>>>> After several years of running smoothly, I have a lot of little kinks

>>>> on my XPSP2 system. In order to get a clean installation, I would like

>>>> to run a repair install. I know how to do it.

>>>>

>>>> Should I disable my (Avast) Anti virus resident scanner before running

>>>> the repair?

>>>>

>>>> Thanks

>>>>

>>>> --

>>>> Walter

>>>> http://www.rationality.net

>>>> -

>>>

>>> It's probably a good idea to disable it.

>>>

>>> I doubt whether a repair installation will iron out the wrinkles.

>>> Since such an installation is supposed to leave the existing

>>> applications and their settings intact, it has no way of knowing

>>> which registry entries are benign and which ones are not. The

>>> best it can do is replace system files and restore key registry

>>> entries. You would have more success if you did this:

>>> - Create a perfect installation.

>>> - Create an image file of this installation, using an imaging product

>>> such as Acronis TrueImage.

>>> - Create a new image file once every six months.

>>> - Keep the original plus the two most recent image files.

>>> This approach works best if you keep your OS & Apps

>>> on drive C: and all your data on drive D:.

>>>

>>

>>

>

>

Guest Ken Blake, MVP

Guest Ken Blake, MVP

Posted
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Re: Question re Repair Install

 

On Mon, 26 May 2008 12:00:50 -0700, "Walter R." <wer25@example.com>

wrote:

> After several years of running smoothly, I have a lot of little kinks on my

> XPSP2 system. In order to get a clean installation, I would like to run a

> repair install. I know how to do it.

 

 

A repair installation is nothing like a clean installation. It will

solve some problems, but leave others intact.

 

I am hardly ever in favor of doing a clean installation to solve

problems, except as a last resort. It's almost always an unnecessary

draconian solution, and leaves you without ever finding out what you

did to cause the problems, and therefore likely to repeat the behavior

that caused it.

 

But it's your choice. If you want a clean installation, that's what

you need to do. A repair installation is unlike to fix your "lot of

little kinks."

 

--

Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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Guest Patrick Keenan

Guest Patrick Keenan

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Re: Question re Repair Install

 

"Walter R." <wer25@example.com> wrote in message

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> After several years of running smoothly, I have a lot of little kinks on

> my XPSP2 system. In order to get a clean installation, I would like to run

> a repair install.

 

These are totally different things. A clean install starts with a wiped

disk and a brand new registry. A repair install uses the registry in

existence and installed program files are left behind.

 

Pretty much any and all problems related to the registry will be kept as-is,

and not fixed.

> I know how to do it.

>

> Should I disable my (Avast) Anti virus resident scanner before running the

> repair?

 

Yes, but if you are really after the benefits of a clean install, a repair

install is an inappropriate waste of time.

 

HTH

-pk

>

> Thanks

>

> --

> Walter

> http://www.rationality.net

> -

>

Guest Kayman

Guest Kayman

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Re: Question re Repair Install

 

On Mon, 26 May 2008 13:57:40 -0700, Walter R. wrote:

> I like the term "battle-scarred". :-) That's what mine is. WinXP SP2 was

> (is) a great operating system. With a little loving care, it will run

> forever.

 

You'll need to upgrade to SP3. In the not-so-distant future, you won't be

able receiving security updates/patches for your WinXP operating system.

 

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 SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

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

 

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

 

Some known issues -

Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?

http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx

 

You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to Windows

XP Service Pack

2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

 

Good luck :)

Guest Bill in Co.

Guest Bill in Co.

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Re: Question re Repair Install

 

Kayman wrote:

> On Mon, 26 May 2008 13:57:40 -0700, Walter R. wrote:

>

>> I like the term "battle-scarred". :-) That's what mine is. WinXP SP2 was

>> (is) a great operating system. With a little loving care, it will run

>> forever.

>

> You'll need to upgrade to SP3. In the not-so-distant future, you won't be

> able receiving security updates/patches for your WinXP operating system.

 

Actually, he doesn't NEED to, per se, but he might choose to.

> 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 SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

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

>

> 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

>

> Some known issues -

> Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?

> http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx

>

> You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to Windows

> XP Service Pack

> 2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

>

> Good luck :)

Guest Nonny

Guest Nonny

Posted
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Re: Question re Repair Install

 

On Tue, 27 May 2008 01:40:52 -0600, "Bill in Co."

<not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote:

>Kayman wrote:

>> On Mon, 26 May 2008 13:57:40 -0700, Walter R. wrote:

>>

>>> I like the term "battle-scarred". :-) That's what mine is. WinXP SP2 was

>>> (is) a great operating system. With a little loving care, it will run

>>> forever.

>>

>> You'll need to upgrade to SP3. In the not-so-distant future, you won't be

>> able receiving security updates/patches for your WinXP operating system.

>

>Actually, he doesn't NEED to, per se, but he might choose to.

 

If he is wise, he will so choose.

 

>

>> 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 SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

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

>>

>> 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

>>

>> Some known issues -

>> Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?

>> http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx

>>

>> You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to Windows

>> XP Service Pack

>> 2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer

>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

>>

>> Good luck :)

>

Guest Bill in Co.

Guest Bill in Co.

Posted
Posted

Re: Question re Repair Install

 

Nonny wrote:

> On Tue, 27 May 2008 01:40:52 -0600, "Bill in Co."

> <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote:

>

>> Kayman wrote:

>>> On Mon, 26 May 2008 13:57:40 -0700, Walter R. wrote:

>>>

>>>> I like the term "battle-scarred". :-) That's what mine is. WinXP SP2

>>>> was

>>>> (is) a great operating system. With a little loving care, it will run

>>>> forever.

>>>

>>> You'll need to upgrade to SP3. In the not-so-distant future, you won't

>>> be

>>> able receiving security updates/patches for your WinXP operating system.

>>

>> Actually, he doesn't NEED to, per se, but he might choose to.

>

> If he is wise, he will so choose.

 

OK, we'll have to agree to disagree on that one. :-)

 

>>> 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 SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation

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

>>>

>>> 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

>>>

>>> Some known issues -

>>> Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?

>>> http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx

>>>

>>> You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to

>>> Windows

>>> XP Service Pack

>>> 2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer

>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

>>>

>>> Good luck :)

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