WinXP Home SP3

[BudV]

I use Automatic Update. I was notified about SP3 and installed it without
any problems. My daughter's machine is the same configuration as mine
(except she has not installed IE7 yet) but she hasn't received any notice
about SP3. For what it's worth, the Microsoft Update website "knows" that
she uses Automatic Update. Executing the check for latest updates just
loops. Any comments?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

If Automatic Updates on her machine is configured to the "automatic"
setting, she should expect SP3 to be offered sometime next month. (I assume
yours is set to Notify Only or Download but Notify.)

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

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I use Automatic Update. I was notified about SP3 and installed it
without any problems. My daughter's machine is the same
configuration as mine (except she has not installed IE7 yet) but
she hasn't received any notice about SP3. For what it's worth, the
Microsoft Update website "knows" that she uses Automatic Update. Executing
the check for latest updates just loops. Any comments?

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

(Ignore the title - it may fix your problem reguardless of how you got to
the situation you are now in...)