Service Pack 3

[Jay]

I have downloaded and installed SP3 three times already.
Just now I got a notice, next to the clock, that SP3 was downloading and
then got another one that it was ready to install.

I'm trying to turn off these notices So I go to System Properties>Automatic
Updates.
But once I get there I already have a check mark in "Notify me but DON'T
AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOAD or install them."

Still the OS always downloads SP3 and there's nothing I can do to stop it
from downloading.

What's happening and how can I stop it from doing this every day.

J

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Start | Run | (type) winver | OK | Does the second line in the resulting
applet say "Service Pack 3"?

If you posted using the machine in question, I don't think it will because
SP3 is not installed according to your headers (Microsoft Outlook Express
6.00.2900.3138).

 

[Jay]

Nope, it doesn't.
It only says SP2 on it.
That's weird after having installed SP3 three times and it's still saying
sp2.
Anyway I guess I'll try it once more.

Thanks a lot for your help.

J

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

FYI:

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 WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

• US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

 

[Installer]

-- Hello ,,, Go directly to Microsoft.com , click on Security and Updates
.. Click on "Microsoft Update" . Select Express . after the scan for updates
is complete .. you may see another SP3 available . Install that update .
Often the Auto update alert get corrupt . Direct check at Microsoft for
updates is more reliable .
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Norton Internet Security 2008
Webroot SpySweeper
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