Win XP SP3 ?

[Teriel9]

Hi All
Are there any known problems with installing SP3 into Windows XP Home.
Auto update has offered this and I wished to just check.
Thanks in advance
Teriel9

 

[Kayman]

Hi All
Are there any known problems with installing SP3 into Windows XP Home.
Auto update has offered this and I wished to just check.

Things to do prior downloading/installing SP3.
1.Make an Image backup of the hard drive/Windows Partition before you
install SP3
2.Test your System Restore to see if it is working correctly.
3.Make absolutely sure the machine's free of any hijackware, Trojan, or
virus infections before installing SP3.
4.Run Disk Cleanup then run a Defrag session before installing SP3.
5.Disable all real-time protections (anti-virus; anti-spyware;third-party
firewall) before downloading/installing SP3.
6.Reboot twice after installing SP3.
7.Run another Defrag.

Detailed information:

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 Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...8969-4ddf-beb2-8bfac9ed416b&displaylang=en&tm

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

If you have a Norton 2008 product installed, check this FAQ before upgrading
to Windows XP SP3.

FAQ: Upgrading to Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1
with your Norton 2008 product installed:
http://solutions.symantec.com/sdcco...4041-abac-882faf8d365f&docid=20080530144453EN

 

[Teriel9]

Thank you Kayman and Ramesh, I will be careful, I removed Norton after many
many system problems, so no worry
Thanks
Teriel9

If you have a Norton 2008 product installed, check this FAQ before
upgrading to Windows XP SP3.

FAQ: Upgrading to Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Service Pack
1 with your Norton 2008 product installed:
http://solutions.symantec.com/sdcco...4041-abac-882faf8d365f&docid=20080530144453EN

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Hi All
Are there any known problems with installing SP3 into Windows XP Home.
Auto update has offered this and I wished to just check.
Thanks in advance
Teriel9

 

[HeyBub]

Hi All
Are there any known problems with installing SP3 into Windows XP Home.
Auto update has offered this and I wished to just check.
Thanks in advance
Teriel9

Sure. There are always problems with any update.

 

[Toni]

Hi All
Are there any known problems with installing SP3 into Windows XP Home.
Auto update has offered this and I wished to just check.
Thanks in advance
Teriel9

Hi, Teriel,

As of now, there are no known significant problems with SP3.

However, there may be specific individual problems with software you are running, such
as the already posted link about Norton 2008. Check with your software vendors before
installing.

Toni

 

[Kayman]

Thank you Kayman and Ramesh, I will be careful, I removed Norton after many
many system problems, so no worry

In order to remove Norton *completely* it is highly recommended to download
and run the Norton Removal Tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
The Norton Removal Tool uninstalls all Norton 2008/2007/2006/2005/2004/2003
products and Norton 360 from your computer.

 

[Toni]

In order to remove Norton *completely* it is highly recommended to download
and run the Norton Removal Tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
The Norton Removal Tool uninstalls all Norton 2008/2007/2006/2005/2004/2003
products and Norton 360 from your computer.

This is a much better procedure to really uninstall Norton:
http://quarterbacks.org/Norton/

 

[Kayman]

...

This is a much better procedure to really uninstall Norton:
http://quarterbacks.org/Norton/

Interesting, thanks.

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

You're welcome Teriel9.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Thank you Kayman and Ramesh, I will be careful, I removed Norton after
many many system problems, so no worry
Thanks
Teriel9

If you have a Norton 2008 product installed, check this FAQ before
upgrading to Windows XP SP3.

FAQ: Upgrading to Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Service Pack
1 with your Norton 2008 product installed:
http://solutions.symantec.com/sdcco...4041-abac-882faf8d365f&docid=20080530144453EN

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Hi All
Are there any known problems with installing SP3 into Windows XP Home.
Auto update has offered this and I wished to just check.
Thanks in advance
Teriel9