2 problems: SP3 & sysfader...

[Adela]

[MS WinXP Home SP2; MS Office XP; OE 6; IE 6; Dell Dimension XPS T450MHz
Pentium III; 385MB RAM; AVG Free Version 8.0.175 270.8.4/1754; spybot S&D;
ad-aware2008; cable modem; WordPerfect8; Lexmark Laser printer "Optra E310";
Windows Media Player.]

Hello, may I kindly get help with 2 windows problems?

(1) I get a "sysfader" popup when I try to shut off my computer, saying "Not
responding.Click on 'End Now'", but I must click MANY times on "End Now" and
still doesn't shut off so I must unplug it because shutting off from the
tower doesn't do it either! I don't know if I have such sysfader program in
my puter - not in panel control and not in add-ons. Someone said Ad-Aware
(Lavasoft) may be causing the problem, and still someone else said it's
caused by SpaybotSD. Any ideas how to fix?

(2) The update to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929) has been popping up
on me to install. But I heard bad references about it, and also learned it
requires much more memory and other resources than I have or care to add, so
I don't want to install it. The icon is waiting in my taskbar and frequently
pops up to urge me to update. I don't know how to get rid of it. Anybody
knows please?

I regularly do all the possible scannings and other maintenance. Thanks ever
so much for any help! ) Adela

 

[sgopus]

Read up on this article, and how to disable sysfader.

What exactly system resources do you have ie memory (ram) size of hd, cpu
speed, etc. if you have 1 gig of RAM and 4-5 Gig of HD space available it
should do just fine for sp3, I have it and it hasn't caused me any problems
at all.

 

[Adela]

Hi sgopus, I don't think I have as much as you do, I have this which I took
from Belarc:

Dell Dimension XPS T450MHz Pentium III
385MB RAM.

PROCESSOR:
450 megahertz Intel Pentium III
32 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache

DRIVES:
40.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
27.61 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

I'm sorry if I gave you more info than you need but I hope it's the right
one?

I heard from people who updated to SP3 and are unhappy...You said to read up
on an article...did you forget to include the link? )

Thank you very much! Adela

Read up on this article, and how to disable sysfader.

What exactly system resources do you have ie memory (ram) size of hd, cpu
speed, etc. if you have 1 gig of RAM and 4-5 Gig of HD space available it
should do just fine for sp3, I have it and it hasn't caused me any
problems
at all.

[MS WinXP Home SP2; MS Office XP; OE 6; IE 6; Dell Dimension XPS T450MHz
Pentium III; 385MB RAM; AVG Free Version 8.0.175 270.8.4/1754; spybot
S&D;
ad-aware2008; cable modem; WordPerfect8; Lexmark Laser printer "Optra
E310";
Windows Media Player.]

Hello, may I kindly get help with 2 windows problems?

(1) I get a "sysfader" popup when I try to shut off my computer, saying
"Not
responding.Click on 'End Now'", but I must click MANY times on "End Now"
and
still doesn't shut off so I must unplug it because shutting off from the
tower doesn't do it either! I don't know if I have such sysfader program
in
my puter - not in panel control and not in add-ons. Someone said Ad-Aware
(Lavasoft) may be causing the problem, and still someone else said it's
caused by SpaybotSD. Any ideas how to fix?

(2) The update to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929) has been popping
up
on me to install. But I heard bad references about it, and also learned
it
requires much more memory and other resources than I have or care to add,
so
I don't want to install it. The icon is waiting in my taskbar and
frequently
pops up to urge me to update. I don't know how to get rid of it. Anybody
knows please?

I regularly do all the possible scannings and other maintenance. Thanks
ever
so much for any help! ) Adela

 

[sgopus]

yes I did, thanks, here it is.
http://beyondteck.blogspot.com/2006/05/how-to-stop-sysfaderexe-error.html
you really should upgrade the amount of memory you have to at least 512M
or one Gig this would help with system speed a bit.

I think you have enough space available on the hard disk.

Hi sgopus, I don't think I have as much as you do, I have this which I took
from Belarc:

Dell Dimension XPS T450MHz Pentium III
385MB RAM.

PROCESSOR:
450 megahertz Intel Pentium III
32 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache

DRIVES:
40.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
27.61 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

I'm sorry if I gave you more info than you need but I hope it's the right
one?

I heard from people who updated to SP3 and are unhappy...You said to read up
on an article...did you forget to include the link? )

Thank you very much! Adela

Read up on this article, and how to disable sysfader.

What exactly system resources do you have ie memory (ram) size of hd, cpu
speed, etc. if you have 1 gig of RAM and 4-5 Gig of HD space available it
should do just fine for sp3, I have it and it hasn't caused me any
problems
at all.

[MS WinXP Home SP2; MS Office XP; OE 6; IE 6; Dell Dimension XPS T450MHz
Pentium III; 385MB RAM; AVG Free Version 8.0.175 270.8.4/1754; spybot
S&D;
ad-aware2008; cable modem; WordPerfect8; Lexmark Laser printer "Optra
E310";
Windows Media Player.]

Hello, may I kindly get help with 2 windows problems?

(1) I get a "sysfader" popup when I try to shut off my computer, saying
"Not
responding.Click on 'End Now'", but I must click MANY times on "End Now"
and
still doesn't shut off so I must unplug it because shutting off from the
tower doesn't do it either! I don't know if I have such sysfader program
in
my puter - not in panel control and not in add-ons. Someone said Ad-Aware
(Lavasoft) may be causing the problem, and still someone else said it's
caused by SpaybotSD. Any ideas how to fix?

(2) The update to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929) has been popping
up
on me to install. But I heard bad references about it, and also learned
it
requires much more memory and other resources than I have or care to add,
so
I don't want to install it. The icon is waiting in my taskbar and
frequently
pops up to urge me to update. I don't know how to get rid of it. Anybody
knows please?

I regularly do all the possible scannings and other maintenance. Thanks
ever
so much for any help! ) Adela

 

[Kayman]

I heard from people who updated to SP3 and are unhappy...

Only because they didn't prepare their operating system properly!

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.

Why Service Packs are Better Than Patches.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/community/columns/security/essays/srvpatch.mspx?mfr=true

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ad-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/...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

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/windo...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/...CE-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/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

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

Good luck

 

[Randem]

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Hi sgopus, I don't think I have as much as you do, I have this which I
took from Belarc:

Dell Dimension XPS T450MHz Pentium III
385MB RAM.

PROCESSOR:
450 megahertz Intel Pentium III
32 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache

DRIVES:
40.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
27.61 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

I'm sorry if I gave you more info than you need but I hope it's the right
one?

I heard from people who updated to SP3 and are unhappy...You said to read
up on an article...did you forget to include the link? )

Thank you very much! Adela

Read up on this article, and how to disable sysfader.

What exactly system resources do you have ie memory (ram) size of hd, cpu
speed, etc. if you have 1 gig of RAM and 4-5 Gig of HD space available it
should do just fine for sp3, I have it and it hasn't caused me any
problems
at all.

[MS WinXP Home SP2; MS Office XP; OE 6; IE 6; Dell Dimension XPS T450MHz
Pentium III; 385MB RAM; AVG Free Version 8.0.175 270.8.4/1754; spybot
S&D;
ad-aware2008; cable modem; WordPerfect8; Lexmark Laser printer "Optra
E310";
Windows Media Player.]

Hello, may I kindly get help with 2 windows problems?

(1) I get a "sysfader" popup when I try to shut off my computer, saying
"Not
responding.Click on 'End Now'", but I must click MANY times on "End Now"
and
still doesn't shut off so I must unplug it because shutting off from the
tower doesn't do it either! I don't know if I have such sysfader program
in
my puter - not in panel control and not in add-ons. Someone said
Ad-Aware
(Lavasoft) may be causing the problem, and still someone else said it's
caused by SpaybotSD. Any ideas how to fix?

(2) The update to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929) has been popping
up
on me to install. But I heard bad references about it, and also learned
it
requires much more memory and other resources than I have or care to
add, so
I don't want to install it. The icon is waiting in my taskbar and
frequently
pops up to urge me to update. I don't know how to get rid of it. Anybody
knows please?

I regularly do all the possible scannings and other maintenance. Thanks
ever
so much for any help! ) Adela