Windows update

[danfman]

I am hoping you can help solve an issue I’m having. I am building a MAME
arcade system. In case you’re not familiar with MAME it’s a homemade arcade
game using a PC and monitor propped up against a glass inside a cabinet.

Anyway what I am trying to accomplish is removing the Windows XP startup and
bootup screen so it gives the appearance of an actual arcade system. I got a
2nd hand PC and a copy of Windows. Also have several pieces of software to
help me accomplish this task. Unfortunately none of the software will work (I
am assuming) because I don’t have the latest version of windows (SP3, etc.).
I’ve tested the software on my day-to-day PC and the software works fine.

When I plug the PC into an Ethernet connection I get a steady green and
yellow light at the port, but no other recognition that it is connected to
the internet. (My day to day PC blinks)

Questions:
1. Is there a way to update Windows without an internet connection?
2. Is there some way to remedy my non-Ethernet connectivity?
3. If no to the above is there an alternative to disabling the startup &
bootup screen.

Hopefully you or someone you know can help me.

 

[Ravenshadow]

Question #1) Download the 'Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation'
from microsoft website. Using a PC with a working internet connection. Keep
in mind this wont update the PC 100%.
http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

Question #2) Try to assign static IP to the network card. On the PC your
having problems with. If you did not all ready tryed that.

Question #3) After searching google for some info. I found this link which
might come in handy for what you asked for.
http://www.jakeludington.com/windows_xp/20060219_change_xp_boot_screen.html

 

[danfman]

When you say it won't update it 100% do you mean it won't update service
packs 1 & 2 or it won't have updates that have been released since SP3?

 

[Ravenshadow]

Just download the file I linked in question #1. It will have all updates
upto SP3, but not updates released since SP3.