Downloading XP Service Pack 1 error

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Biblebum

When trying to install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 in my
computer, I get the "Could not connect to server" when it
is Inspecting the Configuration prior to the
installiation. I don't know how to continue in this
important security download. Can you help me? It seems
the internet connection disables itself periodically
internally (if that is possible). Why I say that is
because I am connected to the Internet through my server
but I often get this "unable to connect to server" in my e-
mail program when I am still able to browse the internet &
listen to Internet Radio with the obvious server
connection showing it is operating fine. I don't
understand all this computer stuff!!!
 
The mail servers - pop3 and smtp- are different from your ISP server; that
is, you can connect to Internet while your mail server is unavailable (busy,
for ex). As you describe it, it is a server problem, nothing to do with you
XP or PC.
Michael
 
Hello, dear Biblebum:
I am still too ignorant of the suppossedly wonderful
Windows XP operating system to help you, but it is said
that we feel better when in the same boat. I am not
connected to the Internet through a server, and I
frequently receive the same error message as you. I also
receive "the page can't be displayed"and others.
Sometimes, they keep trying to disconnect me after I
connect with the MSN explorer.
I downloaded Internet Explorer from MSN after
establishing the account over the phone, when my computer
became recovered --I believed so-- from a number of
damages caused by a worm. The infection entered the
system, in spite of the Norton anti-virus program I had
installed and running. It corrupted several files, moved
others and impacted Internet Explorer AND the CD-ROM
functionality. Internet Explorer is still semi-disabled. I
paid two technicians for the repairs, and any of them
could leave the system in the same good shape as before.
My downloads don't install easily either.
Regarding the security packages, me and others suspect
that those aren't as indispensable as presented by the
manufacturers. If a security package is so effective, why
do you have to "correct" it with a new one almost every
week? These downloads consume a lot of memory.
With Windows 98 I never got a virus, not even if using it
thru a server. And I already know of several business
owners who regret that they replaced their Windows 98 with
XP's. After the 98, Microsoft has only complicated the
Windows OS to the maximum, with the counterproductive
result that the latest system is the least secure. But
Microsoft is a virtual monopoly. How sad!
I have a personal computer and I am the only user, but my
XP Professional requires that I work on it as if I was
more than one user. It is terrible when you use so
much "security" and still get the hackers' attacks.
Unfortunately, these damned sociopaths are not suicidal,
like the other terrorists.
I wonder if your hard disk lacks enough memory for a new
download, or is enduring an undetected illness caused by a
biological arm of cibernetic mass destruction. That's all
I can think of, but I could be dead wrong. I haven't had
the time to get all the XP knowledge that is needed to get
to use this "wonderful" machine as if it was a normal
office and communications tool. It is not normal, but
sadistic.
Good luck!
 
Iris

Do you have a Firewall?

Spyware causes many problems. If not installed download Adaware and update
Reference file from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
and use it to remove parasites.

If you are still encountering unexplained processes after trying these
measures then you might look at trying other more sophisticated spyware
tools.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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