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From: dukiesma1001 on 14 Nov 2009 18:14 Thank You. I will definitely try doing that, only 1 question left 4 ya...If I am unable to locate that download on my own, do you have the link 4 it? If not, that's ok 2. Otherwise, I will let you know what happens. Thank You Again!!! "peter" wrote: > read the overview section on that ISO page > Overview > Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for > the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new > functionalities, which do not significantly change customers' experience > with the operating system. > This file is a CD image file for users who wish to create an update CD for > Windows XP Service Pack 3, for example for offline installation by > administrators. > > only need the SP3 ISO to update evrything to SP3.....it includes SP1+2+3 > The only updates missing are the ones out since SP3. > > I just did this the other day when I removed Vista from my Laptop and > reinstalled > the original XP that came with the Laptop(no service packs)....then used the > SP3 ISO to update. > worked without a hitch > > pk > > -- > If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate > or disruptive,please ignore it. > If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain > to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) > > "dukiesma1001" <dukiesma1001(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:918CEBD4-E9B2-4B68-948D-B0AE0190EDE5(a)microsoft.com... > > thank U 4 responding & your suggestion is easy enuff that even I can > > understand what your saying. I was wondering if I shuld start with SP1 > > 1st > > since I'm not even sure if the SP I remember installing yrs ago, is still > > intact, or even what version it was. Pls let me know if you have any > > ideas > > about it. Again Thank U!!! > > -- > > Catch Ya On The Flip Side !!! > > > > > > "peter" wrote: > > > >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&displaylang=en > >> > >> the above website has an .iso file of SP3 which includes SP2 > >> download....copy to CD and boot your machine from it. > >> > >> peter > >> > >> > >> -- > >> If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate > >> or disruptive,please ignore it. > >> If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain > >> to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) > >> > >> "dukiesma1001" <dukiesma1001(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:4FCCABAA-4215-45F3-AA1A-C84B71A38BA9(a)microsoft.com... > >> > I wanted 2 no if anyone can tell me how to install the SP2 Service Pk > >> > onto > >> > my > >> > computer, unfortunately, I don't have internet access. I downloaded > >> > the > >> > SP2 > >> > S.P. & 'Save' it 2 another cpu in my house that DOES have internet > >> > access. > >> > I > >> > intend to burn the program onto a CD & try 2 install the S.P. on mine > >> > using > >> > that. I DO have a genuine version of WinXP Home Ed. on my cpu, but > >> > it's > >> > been > >> > @ least 5 yrs since I last had it hooked up to the internet. Needless > >> > to > >> > say, I haven't added any Windows Updates since then either. I would > >> > really > >> > like 2 get my system up-2-date so I can ready when I'm able 2 finally > >> > get > >> > my > >> > service hooked up again. I greatly appreciate any time and effort > >> > anyone > >> > applies 2 helping me solve this BIG problem. And Thank You!!! > >> > >> . > >> > . >
From: dukiesma1001 on 14 Nov 2009 18:30 Wow!!! I've got 3 options, though I definitely will NOT be doing anything that involves 'slipstreaming'. I don't the 1st thing about doing something like that & I dare not try doing it 4 the 1st time on someone else's cpu. Whatever I decide, I will let you know what happens. And Thank You Again!!! "Daave" wrote: > Good information. > > That means you have XP "Gold" (that is, no Service Pack level). > > You have several options: > > 1. Install SP1 and then install SP3. > > 2. Install SP2 and then install SP3 (better than Option 1). > > (Unfortunately, SP3 cannot be applied directly to XP Gold. That is, XP > must be at SP1 or SP2 in order to install SP3.) > > 3. Create a new XP installation CD using the "slipstream" method, > incorporating (or integrating) SP3, so that you wind up having an > installation CD at the SP3 level. Then perform a Clean Install. > > Option 2 is the best if you don't feel like slipstreaming, Then again, > Option 3 is best since you will wind up with an installation CD at the > SP3 level, which can be useful to perform either a Clean Install or a > Repair Install. > > For Option 3, here are some useful links: > > http://www.tacktech.com:80/display.cfm?ttid=295 > > http://www.nliteos.com/guide/ > > For Option 2 (which is probably easier), first you need to download and > isntall SP2: > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en > > After SP2 is installed, then you may download and install SP3: > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en > > Definitely use the PC which has the cable connection (yes, cable is > considered broadband, as is DSL) to download these files! Either burn > them to a CD or copy them to an external hard drive. Then you will be > able to quickly transfer them to your PC. > > Once SP3 is installed, you still have a whole mess of other security > updates to install from Windows Update. Install only the critical or > High Priority ones. Also, IE6 should not be upgraded (to IE7 or IE8) > until SP3 is installed (for best results). > > Good luck! > > > dukiesma1001 wrote: > > Daave, did the 'Run' steps U posted, this is the info listed: > > > > Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpclient.010817-118) > > > > There's no mention of any SP anywhere in that window. As 4 yor ??? > > at the end, yes I do have access 2 a cpu that I can burn CDs frm, but > > the internet connection is via Cable, I don't know if that's the > > same~difference but it's runs pretty fast & it's had any probs w/ > > keeping connected. Thank U 4 responding. It's looks like I'll have 2 > > start frm scratch & install SP1 first, unless you've got any other > > suggestions. > > > > "Daave" wrote: > > > >> dukiesma1001 wrote: > >>> I wanted 2 no if anyone can tell me how to install the SP2 Service > >>> Pk onto my computer, unfortunately, I don't have internet access. I > >>> downloaded the SP2 S.P. & 'Save' it 2 another cpu in my house that > >>> DOES have internet access. I intend to burn the program onto a CD & > >>> try 2 install the S.P. on mine using that. I DO have a genuine > >>> version of WinXP Home Ed. on my cpu, but it's been @ least 5 yrs > >>> since I last had it hooked up to the internet. Needless to say, I > >>> haven't added any Windows Updates since then either. I would really > >>> like 2 get my system up-2-date so I can ready when I'm able 2 > >>> finally get my service hooked up again. I greatly appreciate any > >>> time and effort anyone applies 2 helping me solve this BIG problem. > >>> And Thank You!!! > >> > >> What Service Pack level are you at currently? To find out: > >> > >> Start | Run | winver | OK > >> > >> If you are running "Gold" (that is, *no* Service Pack installed), > >> installing SP2 makes sense (but you should eventually upgrade to SP3 > >> since extended support -- read: Security Updates -- for SP2 ends this > >> coming year). However, if you have SP1, installing SP3 makes more > >> sense. Let us know your SP level, and we will provide appropriate > >> advice. > >> > >> Also, do you have access to another PC that is hopefully connected > >> via broadband and has the ability to burn CDs? > >> > >> > >> . > > > . >
From: peter on 14 Nov 2009 19:29 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&displaylang=en peter -- If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate or disruptive,please ignore it. If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) "dukiesma1001" <dukiesma1001(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7375C18F-B83D-4A1F-9054-94CDD400FA3D(a)microsoft.com... > Thank You. I will definitely try doing that, only 1 question left 4 > ya...If > I am unable to locate that download on my own, do you have the link 4 it? > If > not, that's ok 2. Otherwise, I will let you know what happens. Thank You > Again!!! > > "peter" wrote: > >> read the overview section on that ISO page >> Overview >> Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates >> for >> the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new >> functionalities, which do not significantly change customers' experience >> with the operating system. >> This file is a CD image file for users who wish to create an update CD >> for >> Windows XP Service Pack 3, for example for offline installation by >> administrators. >> >> only need the SP3 ISO to update evrything to SP3.....it includes SP1+2+3 >> The only updates missing are the ones out since SP3. >> >> I just did this the other day when I removed Vista from my Laptop and >> reinstalled >> the original XP that came with the Laptop(no service packs)....then used >> the >> SP3 ISO to update. >> worked without a hitch >> >> pk >> >> -- >> If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate >> or disruptive,please ignore it. >> If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain >> to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) >> >> "dukiesma1001" <dukiesma1001(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:918CEBD4-E9B2-4B68-948D-B0AE0190EDE5(a)microsoft.com... >> > thank U 4 responding & your suggestion is easy enuff that even I can >> > understand what your saying. I was wondering if I shuld start with SP1 >> > 1st >> > since I'm not even sure if the SP I remember installing yrs ago, is >> > still >> > intact, or even what version it was. Pls let me know if you have any >> > ideas >> > about it. Again Thank U!!! >> > -- >> > Catch Ya On The Flip Side !!! >> > >> > >> > "peter" wrote: >> > >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&displaylang=en >> >> >> >> the above website has an .iso file of SP3 which includes SP2 >> >> download....copy to CD and boot your machine from it. >> >> >> >> peter >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> If you find a posting or message from me offensive,inappropriate >> >> or disruptive,please ignore it. >> >> If you dont know how to ignore a posting complain >> >> to me and I will be only too happy to demonstrate :-) >> >> >> >> "dukiesma1001" <dukiesma1001(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >> >> message >> >> news:4FCCABAA-4215-45F3-AA1A-C84B71A38BA9(a)microsoft.com... >> >> > I wanted 2 no if anyone can tell me how to install the SP2 Service >> >> > Pk >> >> > onto >> >> > my >> >> > computer, unfortunately, I don't have internet access. I downloaded >> >> > the >> >> > SP2 >> >> > S.P. & 'Save' it 2 another cpu in my house that DOES have internet >> >> > access. >> >> > I >> >> > intend to burn the program onto a CD & try 2 install the S.P. on >> >> > mine >> >> > using >> >> > that. I DO have a genuine version of WinXP Home Ed. on my cpu, but >> >> > it's >> >> > been >> >> > @ least 5 yrs since I last had it hooked up to the internet. >> >> > Needless >> >> > to >> >> > say, I haven't added any Windows Updates since then either. I would >> >> > really >> >> > like 2 get my system up-2-date so I can ready when I'm able 2 >> >> > finally >> >> > get >> >> > my >> >> > service hooked up again. I greatly appreciate any time and effort >> >> > anyone >> >> > applies 2 helping me solve this BIG problem. And Thank You!!! >> >> >> >> . >> >> >> . >>
From: Daave on 16 Nov 2009 10:43
YW. Good luck and please keep us posted. dukiesma1001 wrote: > Wow!!! I've got 3 options, though I definitely will NOT be doing > anything that involves 'slipstreaming'. I don't the 1st thing about > doing something like that & I dare not try doing it 4 the 1st time on > someone else's cpu. Whatever I decide, I will let you know what > happens. And Thank You Again!!! > > "Daave" wrote: > >> Good information. >> >> That means you have XP "Gold" (that is, no Service Pack level). >> >> You have several options: >> >> 1. Install SP1 and then install SP3. >> >> 2. Install SP2 and then install SP3 (better than Option 1). >> >> (Unfortunately, SP3 cannot be applied directly to XP Gold. That is, >> XP must be at SP1 or SP2 in order to install SP3.) >> >> 3. Create a new XP installation CD using the "slipstream" method, >> incorporating (or integrating) SP3, so that you wind up having an >> installation CD at the SP3 level. Then perform a Clean Install. >> >> Option 2 is the best if you don't feel like slipstreaming, Then >> again, Option 3 is best since you will wind up with an installation >> CD at the SP3 level, which can be useful to perform either a Clean >> Install or a Repair Install. >> >> For Option 3, here are some useful links: >> >> http://www.tacktech.com:80/display.cfm?ttid=295 >> >> http://www.nliteos.com/guide/ >> >> For Option 2 (which is probably easier), first you need to download >> and isntall SP2: >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en >> >> After SP2 is installed, then you may download and install SP3: >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en >> >> Definitely use the PC which has the cable connection (yes, cable is >> considered broadband, as is DSL) to download these files! Either burn >> them to a CD or copy them to an external hard drive. Then you will be >> able to quickly transfer them to your PC. >> >> Once SP3 is installed, you still have a whole mess of other security >> updates to install from Windows Update. Install only the critical or >> High Priority ones. Also, IE6 should not be upgraded (to IE7 or IE8) >> until SP3 is installed (for best results). >> >> Good luck! >> >> >> dukiesma1001 wrote: >>> Daave, did the 'Run' steps U posted, this is the info listed: >>> >>> Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpclient.010817-118) >>> >>> There's no mention of any SP anywhere in that window. As 4 yor ??? >>> at the end, yes I do have access 2 a cpu that I can burn CDs frm, >>> but the internet connection is via Cable, I don't know if that's the >>> same~difference but it's runs pretty fast & it's had any probs w/ >>> keeping connected. Thank U 4 responding. It's looks like I'll have 2 >>> start frm scratch & install SP1 first, unless you've got any other >>> suggestions. >>> >>> "Daave" wrote: >>> >>>> dukiesma1001 wrote: >>>>> I wanted 2 no if anyone can tell me how to install the SP2 Service >>>>> Pk onto my computer, unfortunately, I don't have internet access. >>>>> I downloaded the SP2 S.P. & 'Save' it 2 another cpu in my house >>>>> that DOES have internet access. I intend to burn the program >>>>> onto a CD & try 2 install the S.P. on mine using that. I DO have >>>>> a genuine version of WinXP Home Ed. on my cpu, but it's been @ >>>>> least 5 yrs since I last had it hooked up to the internet. >>>>> Needless to say, I haven't added any Windows Updates since then >>>>> either. I would really like 2 get my system up-2-date so I can >>>>> ready when I'm able 2 finally get my service hooked up again. I >>>>> greatly appreciate any time and effort anyone applies 2 helping >>>>> me solve this BIG problem. And Thank You!!! >>>> >>>> What Service Pack level are you at currently? To find out: >>>> >>>> Start | Run | winver | OK >>>> >>>> If you are running "Gold" (that is, *no* Service Pack installed), >>>> installing SP2 makes sense (but you should eventually upgrade to >>>> SP3 since extended support -- read: Security Updates -- for SP2 >>>> ends this coming year). However, if you have SP1, installing SP3 >>>> makes more sense. Let us know your SP level, and we will provide >>>> appropriate advice. >>>> >>>> Also, do you have access to another PC that is hopefully connected >>>> via broadband and has the ability to burn CDs? >>>> >>>> >>>> . >> >> >> . |