update KB885626

[Guest]

what is and what does this update do if i install it will i be able to
install sp2 on my pc with out sp2 freezing up on first reboot i have a 5
month old pc with prescott based processor

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

If your processor and BIOS match that described in the article, the update
will provide you a means of installing SP2 without the crashing caused by
systems with out-of-date microcode. Another solution is to update your
motherboard BIOS.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[S.Sengupta]

Check it here :-http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=885626
Check points:-
"This issue may occur if the following conditions are true:
Your computer uses an Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron D processor that
is based on Prescott C-0 processor stepping.
Your computer has a BIOS version that is out of specification.

Note A BIOS version that is out of specification does not provide
support for the processor that is installed on your computer."

So you now cross check it with your system spec.

regards,
ssg MS-MVP
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