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 May 14 2008, 04:44 PM
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Basically now he had a mish-mash of both SP2 and SP3 on his system. Most of the problems have been with AMD systems and Hewlett Packard systems. This is ONE time I'm actually glad I have a Dell!  Reading over on the TechNet SP3 forums http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowFo...0&SiteID=17, there seem to have been a fair number of problems with people who installed SP3 from WindowsUpdate direct or via Automatic Updates (though many did so successfully). I too was reticent to install SP3 at all. Following BCastner's suggestion to one user, I downloaded the redistributable copy of standalone SP3, booted into safe mode on my Admin Account, first checked Task Mgr to be sure no security apps were running (good thing, because Counterspy loads even SAFE MODE!!!!! So I killed it) and then proceeded with the SP3 install. All went without glitch or error message. Absolutely no problems since my install last Saturday. Once I was sure I was running OK, I got rid of my restore points by turning it off and then back on. Then created a new restore point on my SP3 system. This post has been edited by buttoni: May 14 2008, 05:10 PM -------------------- Dell Dimension 4700 Desktop; 512 RAM; WinXP-SP3; Firefox 3.0 (IE6 rarely); ATT DSL 2Wire 1800 modem/router; IE-Spyad; MVPS Hosts File; Comodo Firewall 3.0; Avast! Home; SuperAntispyware Pro
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May 14 2008, 06:32 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 6-October 06 Member No.: 88,787 |
Accordind to the Johanssen link,if you have problems boot into safe mode and you can uninstall SP3 using add/remove programs and your PC will revert to the previous SP2 installation.
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May 15 2008, 07:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 12-April 07 From: Houston, Tx Member No.: 124,097 |
Decided to upgrade to SP3 yesterday via WindowsUpdate. I have a HP pc with an amd chip and I knew it wasn't going to boot. Followed the instructions in Jasper's Blog and everything worked fine. Tested my media center and that also works fine.
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May 15 2008, 08:39 AM
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 Bama Belle official forum addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,129 Joined: 24-February 07 From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Member No.: 113,731 |
Installed SP3 last night. Got stuck in the boot loop-amd processor on my system.
Immediately booted into safe mode with networking, tryed one of the work-arounds, computer then booted normally. Back in normal mode, computer ran slower than a turtle crawl. I scanned, deleted cache, did some other things, no joy. Still slow. Uninstalled SP3, and I'm thrilled to say computer runs much faster. At this time, I've decided SP3 is NOT going back on my computer for a while, if ever. Frank, it's been a few days since your post. The link http://www.appscout.com/2008/05/continuous...for_amdbase.php goes to a page which says "Sorry, we can't find the page you are looking for. It's probably our fault, but please check the URL and try again, or browse through the categories on the left. If all else fails, try searching the blog by using the search box that's directly above. " |
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May 15 2008, 11:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 567 Joined: 20-May 07 Member No.: 131,989 |
Well, that's OK. It had the link to Jesper's blog and that link was the primary value of the Appscout post in the first place. I used the Appscout post for context purposes. It's not needed anymore.
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May 15 2008, 11:26 AM
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 Visiting Alien Group: Members Posts: 4,257 Joined: 20-May 07 From: millenium falcon and rockytop Member No.: 131,963 |
I applied the full admin release back on the fourth, to a barebones normal boot,
had a few shell/registry glitches leftover from infections in the last year or so but afaik the computer was absolutely clean the computer is an amd and running better and faster than ever before I did clean out 93 post sp2 update backup files after sp3 was installed I had set restore on and only one point had been saved and I had cleaned up and defragged the system drive first I haven't tested yet but I think windows file protection and xp have finally reached maturity, sfc scannow, it now points to a new folder sp3 created in the windows folder which is ServicePackFiles 561 MB, this is good. This post has been edited by DaChew: May 15 2008, 11:30 AM -------------------- Chewy
life is like a box of chocolates and stupid is as stupid does but you can always run |
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May 15 2008, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 9-November 07 From: England Member No.: 168,496 |
QUOTE XP SP3 CDs available from Microsoft. SP3 CDs cost $3.99 plus $5.99 shipping. They are currently on back order but should be ready for mailing in early June. Call MSFT at 1-800-360-7561 and choose option 2 to Place an Order. Next chose option 1 to Place Order for a Service Pack. A representative will take your order and billing/shipping information. Just wondering if this also applies to us in the UK... same number/shipping rate? |
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May 15 2008, 04:55 PM
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 Distinguished Member Group: HJT Team Posts: 957 Joined: 8-December 07 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 175,240 |
QUOTE(Adamsappleone @ May 14 2008, 06:45 PM)  Hello all, The best way to install SP3 without any problems, (that is if you have downloaded the stand alone pack and not received it through windows update) shut down, suspend and/or exit any and all security programs, close any and all open windows and then disconnect from the Internet. Proceed with the install and it should go smooth, fast and without a hitch. Upon restart, your security programs should restart as well, reconnect to the Internet and you should be good to go. All seems OK except disconnecting from Internet. When after a few day waiting I couldn't resist the temptation and decided to update to SP3 (through Windows update) I shut down everything except AV (with firewall) and I remember a few times notifications from the firewall and I gave permission each time. I guess when windows misses a part to install or uninstall something it may download it. If you don't let it happen you may get to trouble. BTW I have a Dell Dimentions. --------------------  |
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