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BBran
Is there a way to stop getting the notification that Automatic Update has
downloaded SP3? I do not want to install it yet.
downloaded SP3? I do not want to install it yet.
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ColTom2
Yes by manually running Windows Update and when the SP3 update appears
remove the check beside it and it will then give you the opportunity to
place a check beside "Don't Show This Update Again". Do this and click on
Review and Install Updates and it will no longer appear.
If later you wish to install then run Windows Update manually again and
click on Restore Hidden Updates. Then you can select to install it if you
wish.
ColTom2
Is there a way to stop getting the notification that Automatic Update has
downloaded SP3? I do not want to install it yet.
remove the check beside it and it will then give you the opportunity to
place a check beside "Don't Show This Update Again". Do this and click on
Review and Install Updates and it will no longer appear.
If later you wish to install then run Windows Update manually again and
click on Restore Hidden Updates. Then you can select to install it if you
wish.
ColTom2
Is there a way to stop getting the notification that Automatic Update has
downloaded SP3? I do not want to install it yet.
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BBran
Nope, that doesn't work or I would have used it. The problem is the service
pack is already downloaded so that now the only option is to install it or
cancel everytime I turn on my computer.
pack is already downloaded so that now the only option is to install it or
cancel everytime I turn on my computer.
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R. McCarty
Let the installation begin but "DECLINE" the End User License agreement.
That should abort the install and then uncheck SP3 from the list of updates.
That should abort the install and then uncheck SP3 from the list of updates.
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BBran
Thank you, that did the trick! I hear there are problems with SP3. Is that
so?
so?
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Shenan Stanley
BBran said:Is there a way to stop getting the notification that Automatic
Update has downloaded SP3? I do not want to install it yet.
Yes by manually running Windows Update and when the SP3 update
appears remove the check beside it and it will then give you the
opportunity to place a check beside "Don't Show This Update Again".
Do this and click on Review and Install Updates and it will no
longer appear.
If later you wish to install then run Windows Update manually again
and click on Restore Hidden Updates. Then you can select to install
it if you wish.
Nope, that doesn't work or I would have used it. The problem is
the service pack is already downloaded so that now the only option
is to install it or cancel everytime I turn on my computer.
R. McCarty said:Let the installation begin but "DECLINE" the End User License
agreement. That should abort the install and then uncheck SP3 from
the list of updates.
Thank you, that did the trick! I hear there are problems with SP3.
Is that so?
[This all assumes you are speaking of Windows XP Service Pack 3 and not a
different service pack 3.]
No. There can be issues (already in existence) with your machine that can
be exposed/exasperated with Windows XP SP3 installation.
Essentially - if your machine doesn't have one of the pre-existing issues
(is it an HP computer with an AMD processor, for example?) and you have
properly maintained it all this time - you would likely install Windows XP
Service Pack 3 and not notice anything.
With proper preparation - you are unlikely to have problems - and if you
have been performing proper maintenance all along - even if you do - you are
only out a short period of time (restoring from the backup/drive image you
made wisely before diving in...)
A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
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
Suggestions:
1) Download the full SP3 installation file and/or burn the ISO download to
CD.
2) Ensure (as well as plausible) you have no spyware/malware by doing a full
scan with SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes.
3) CHKDSK
4) Defragment
5) Ensure your hardware drivers are up to date (from the hardware
manufacturer's respective web pages.)
6) Reboot right before you try to install SP3.
7) Disconnect from the internet before installing (physically.)
8) Disable your antivirus and antispyware applications when you are about to
install SP3.
Some (if not all) of that is covered in the above links.
LONG:
Like it or not - Windows XP SP3 is something that you probably should
install if...
- You are currently running Windows XP (32bit).
- You care about keeping your machine current and running its best.
- You wish to continue running Windows XP for some indeterminate time into
the future.
- You want to free support if you have any trouble installing it (SP3 that
is.)
Service Pack 3 is mostly all of the updates released after SP2 and until the
release of SP3. You may think to yourself that you have been keeping your
PC updated - so you probably have all those updates - fact is, you'd be
incorrect. You may have all the publically released ones, but SP3 contains
1179 previously released updates - guaranteed you do not have them all
installed without it. ;-)
Most of the issues people have had with SP3 have to do with their particular
configuration or a problem caused by a third party change/mis-configuration
on their system - and almost all have a relatively simple fix.
Before starting, know where you can get help:
A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*
until April 2009...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
Other than "Automatic Updates" or the Windows Update web page - how can you
get SP3?
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 (works just as well for you.)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
Do a little reading - to ensure you are ready...
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
Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm
Key things to note:
Internet Explorer:
"If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot uninstall
Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows XP
SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP SP3,
uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002:
"If you install Windows XP SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2002 with SP1, Windows XP Media Center Edition may malfunction. To
avoid this, install Windows XP SP2 before you install Windows XP SP3. If
this issue has already occurred, uninstall Windows XP SP3, install Windows
XP SP2, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
Did all that and have some issues you believe might be related to SP3?
Check these out:
It seems some people are unable to get further updates after installing
SP3... Seems some have experienced a symptom similar to doing a repair
installation on Windows XP - and the same fix seems to work for them for
that...
Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Some people experience an "endless reboot" issue...
Workarounds:
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
[NB: The above has been updated many times and now includes "a small tool
that will detect the IntelPPM problem and mitigate it before installing
[WinXP SP3]."
1. Boot into Safe Mode and rename INTELPMM.SYS to INTELPMM.OLD.
2. After booting into Safe Mode:
Start --> Run --> (copy/paste)
sc config intelppm start= disabled
--> OK --> Reboot into normal (Windows) mode.
Other references include:
1. http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?p=187790#p187790
2.http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
3. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/windows_xp_sp3_reboots_crashes/
4.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9084418
5. 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 (Revised 06 May-08):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372
Some people have gotten an "Access Denied" message when trying to install
SP3... I suggest going straight to the third method of this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
Beyond that - some simple maintenance might be needed - like installing the
latest hardware drivers from your hardware vendors...
Good luck to you! You shouldn't need it, however, with just a little
planning. ;-)
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BBran
Thanks, that did the trick! I thought I wrote earlier to thank you but I do
not see that in the chain.
not see that in the chain.
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PA Bear [MS-MVP]
UPDATE: With the release of Vista SP2, Microsoft has ended the one
year-plus free installation and compatibility support for WinXP SP3.
Should you need support now, it will cost you a minimum of US$259/
hour.
If you snoozed, you losed! <eg>
NB: If WinXP SP3 is not installed by July 2010, your WinXP SP2
computer will not be offered any further critical security updates. If
SP3 is installed, you'll continue to receive these updates until
October 2014.
--
~PA Bear, MS-MVP
year-plus free installation and compatibility support for WinXP SP3.
Should you need support now, it will cost you a minimum of US$259/
hour.
If you snoozed, you losed! <eg>
NB: If WinXP SP3 is not installed by July 2010, your WinXP SP2
computer will not be offered any further critical security updates. If
SP3 is installed, you'll continue to receive these updates until
October 2014.
--
~PA Bear, MS-MVP
<snip>A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*....http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gpr....
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Daave
PA said:UPDATE: With the release of Vista SP2, Microsoft has ended the one
year-plus free installation and compatibility support for WinXP SP3.
Should you need support now, it will cost you a minimum of US$259/
hour.
What a bargain!
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