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Are there any problesm installing the SP3 update in Safe Mode ? If so what
to look for ?
Thanks
Fred K
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"Fred" <No Can Do[ at ]Lost.net> wrote in message
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[Quoted Text] > Are there any problesm installing the SP3 update in Safe Mode ? If so
> what to look for ?
I am not aware of any problems installing it in Safe Mode. And if you
won't be configuring a clean boot, I guess that would be the next best
thing.
Two major problems with SP3 have been reported. However, with
preparation on your part, though, you won't (more than likley)
experince *any* problems whatsoever. Still, it is always wise to
image your hard drive before undertaking any major change like a
Service Pack upgrade.
Problem #1: On certain PCs that come with a factory-imaged hard
drive erroneously assuming the CPU is Intel rather than AMD (e.g.,
HPs), upgrading to SP3 without applying a particular patch first is
problematic. See this page for more information and for the fix:
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
(or http://tinyurl.com/6zs52d )
Problem #2: It is best to disconnect all perpipheral devices (e.g., USB
external hard drives, printers, etc.) and configure a Clean Boot
environment (because certain anti-malware programs that run in the
background can interfere with the upgrade). See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
Personally, I have had best results *not* using Automatic Updates.
Instead, I recommend that people download the entire .iso file of SP3
from Microsoft and burn an SP3 CD:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&displaylang=en
(or http://tinyurl.com/5h8cw6 )
More reading material regarding the Best Practices method of upgrading
to SP3:
http://www.iaps.com/windows-xp-sp3-installation-guidelines.html
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
(or http://tinyurl.com/6nf4k4 )
Currently, there is free support specifically for issues related to
upgrading
to SP3:
"Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is
valid until April 14, 2009."
The above is from:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
(or http://tinyurl.com/6cw2xk )
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Thanks Folks
Fred K
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"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have."
Thomas Jefferson
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP[ at ]gmail.com> wrote in message
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DO NOT under any circumstances INSTALL WinXP SP3 without first checking and
making certain that all of your computer's components are SP3 certified.
Particularly, DO NOT INSTALL if you have any Intel components as they are
choosing NOT to get their drivers SP3 certified.
And, last but not least, determining whether or not your motherboard or
network adapter drivers are SP3 compliant is nearly impossible.
Installing or using already installed non-compliant drivers will make
certain catastrophic computer failure.
The problem has arisen since 17Dec2008 when MS issued security update
KB960714. Unfortunately, it exacerbated bad or faulty network adapter
drivers issued by Intel that are NON SP3 compliant. Additionally, Intel
will not be making available SP3 compliant drivers on many of their
products. To aggravate the situation, Intel has remained mute on this
subject and has issued absolutely no warnings or notices.
You have been warned!
Big
--
"Yeah, I'm drunk and you're crazy. Tomorrow I'll be sober but you'll still
be crazy"
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On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:33:43 GMT, BigPecs8 wrote:
[Quoted Text] > You have been warned!
At least three times. And getting it wrong three times in a row doesn't make
it right!
--
Norman
~Oh Lord, why have you come
~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum
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