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this is the beginner forum correct?
how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on their
machine?
how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on their
machine?
xp said:i now know how to get the version information via all of the ways previously
listed, thank you.
when i go to the update site, scan my computer for available updates i get
inconsistant recommandations, approx 50/50 for SP1/SP2...i was informed that
the history of the machine was that SP1 had previously been installed, and
not uninstalled to the best of their knowledge.
the information i get back from winver is version 5.1 - build 2600.. no
service packs.. before i new how to get the version information i tried to do
an express install of SP2 (updates choice), it then told me i needed to get
SP1 first..
BTW, the real issue that prompted updating is that WMP9 and 10 sometimes
explorer are using 100% CPU and causing massive inconvience.. i just
installed the recom. HOTFIX.. but the problem remains...any answers/solutions
would be famntastick..
Harry Ohrn said:xp said:i now know how to get the version information via all of the ways previously
listed, thank you.
when i go to the update site, scan my computer for available updates i get
inconsistant recommandations, approx 50/50 for SP1/SP2...i was informed that
the history of the machine was that SP1 had previously been installed, and
not uninstalled to the best of their knowledge.
the information i get back from winver is version 5.1 - build 2600.. no
service packs.. before i new how to get the version information i tried to do
an express install of SP2 (updates choice), it then told me i needed to get
SP1 first..
BTW, the real issue that prompted updating is that WMP9 and 10 sometimes
explorer are using 100% CPU and causing massive inconvience.. i just
installed the recom. HOTFIX.. but the problem remains...any answers/solutions
would be famntastick..
It is unnecessary to install SP1 before SP2 is installed. SP2 includes
SP1 updates. Try installing SP2 and see if that helps you. People have
experienced problems with the Express Install on occasion. You might
want to download the full SP2 package, install it and then revisit the
update site. Use this link to download SP2 to your hard drive then run
it
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en
If you encounter further problems please post back with the exact error
message and someone might be able to help further.
Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca\windowsxp
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