Double Problem

[otieatkins]

Hello,
My computer (Alienware Lightspeed - 3.6 mhz - 4 gb ram) got really messed
up. I have Windows Pro XP - SP1 and IE 5.0.
I can't upgrade XP to SP2 or SP3 because my IE is under 5.5 and I keep
getting a Kernel32.dll error message AND I can't upgrade Windows because I
haven't got my IE!! This is a vicious circle.
Suggestions anyone? Help!!!!!
Thanks, Dianne

 

[db]

sometimes antivirals
and firewall prevent
modifications to the
system.

turning them off and
retrying might be a
reasonable idea.

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[JS]

Where to download the SP3 installation file:
(File is large but will only install components that your PC requires)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en

Install SP3 in 'Clean Boot' mode:
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Discusses the hard disk space requirements for installing
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
"For a PC on which Windows XP is already installed"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311/en-us

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cc164204.aspx

Release notes for the Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929/en-us

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Also includes troubleshooting information.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

 

[Leonard Grey]

Windows XP shipped with IE 6 - how can you have IE 5.0?