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 May 6 2008, 09:28 PM
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May 6 2008, 09:38 PM
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 BleepingModerator Group: Moderator Posts: 3,809 Joined: 21-October 04 From: South Carolina - USA Member No.: 3,905 |
Hi darkrose,
My install went fine. My advice is do a complete antivirus and malware scan before install. During install, make sure you have programs like IE, adobe, firefox... closed. I also temporarily shutdown my antivirus and firewall - turned them back on after completion  What was the exact message that you received? Were there any other problems noted? Were there any issues before your install? -------------------- "In a world where you can be anything, be yourself." ~ unknown
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May 6 2008, 09:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 24-January 08 From: Arizona Member No.: 185,911 |
QUOTE(rigel @ May 6 2008, 09:38 PM)  Hi darkrose, My install went fine. My advice is do a complete antivirus and malware scan before install. During install, make sure you have programs like IE, adobe, firefox... closed. I also temporarily shutdown my antivirus and firewall - turned them back on after completion What was the exact message that you received? Were there any other problems noted? Were there any issues before your install? Hi rigel, all the window said was the MCI command window was ending- and that any unsaved data would be lost if i ended the program.the program ended up being unresponsive and i just closed the window- and my computer turned off. i get those messages every once in a while-it's like i don't give the computer enough time to end the programs that are running. otherwise my install was perfect and i can't believe how much faster my computer is.  oops- i never shutdown my firewall or security. no damage though-yet  do you know what the MCI command window is? thank you.
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May 7 2008, 07:06 AM
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BleepingModerator Group: Moderator Posts: 3,809 Joined: 21-October 04 From: South Carolina - USA Member No.: 3,905 |
The only thing I can put my finger on was a topic saying a help window was left open during shutdown
 I will continue to look around rose and post back in a bit. Glad the update went well! -------------------- "In a world where you can be anything, be yourself." ~ unknown
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May 8 2008, 07:22 AM
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The MCI Command seems to have something to do with Media Control - so I'd suggest ensuring that there wasn't a CD/DVD in your drive when shutting down, and that all Media Player type applications are closed before shutting down (to include those that are resident in memory - you can stop these in the Processes tab of Task Manager). To open Task Manager, just press Ctrl-Alt-Del
Other reasons for this seem to be malware related or corruption of the assorted media aware programs. If stopping everything before shutting down cures the problem, then start selectively shutting down some of the apps until you're able to narrow it down to just one. -------------------- - John
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May 9 2008, 07:31 AM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 3,930 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
I installed from WinUpdate on one computer and did a manual install of the redistributable download on another system...no problems with either one.
I changed nothing on my systems...IE 7 intact on each, firewalls/AV/malware-prevention programs all running. I did run chkdsk /r (as a precaution) before installing on either system. Louis |
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May 9 2008, 04:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 496 Joined: 20-May 07 Member No.: 131,989 |
I'm not planning to install XP SP3 but it looks like there are issues specifically with computers with AMD processors and anyone who has upgraded to IE8. Here's a link from Appscout outlining the problem followed by a link to Jesper Johansson's work around for AMD machines and a link to Microsoft's Jane Maliouta's blog regarding SP3 & IE8. Hope this helps some folks out.
http://www.appscout.com/2008/05/continuous...for_amdbase.php http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/arc...ing-xp-sp3.aspx http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/0...-and-xpsp3.aspx |
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May 9 2008, 08:53 PM
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Well I am running AMD so I don't plan on getting SP3. Yet.
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May 12 2008, 12:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 15-June 05 From: Sussex, England Member No.: 23,517 |
I am also being chicken and holding off for a while before I upgrade. One thing I was wondering was what about any critical updates that start arriving after SP3? Is it important that these shouldn't be updated until after I've upgraded SP3?
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May 12 2008, 12:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 461 Joined: 9-November 07 From: England Member No.: 168,496 |
QUOTE I am also being chicken and holding off for a while before I upgrade. Me too! I don't know when it is the right time for me. I am a bit reluctant since my laptop came pre-installed with Xp Media Centre Edition and I don't have any CDs... I am kind of undecided whether I should upgrade online or request an Xp CD (SP3) from my laptop Manufacturer because I will need the CD one time or another. |
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May 12 2008, 01:29 PM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 5,239 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
Note that the AMD problem seems to affect pre-built computers with a factory-installed image of XP
-------------------- Mark
 why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around |
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May 14 2008, 11:45 AM
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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. -------------------- Now, just why in the Hell do I have to press "1" for English
AVAST ANTIVIRUS http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html SUPERANTISPYWARE http://www.superantispyware.com SPYWAREGUARD http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sgdownload.html THREATFIRE http://www.threatfire.com ZONE ALARM FIREWALL http://majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html |
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May 14 2008, 01:46 PM
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Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 5,239 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
QUOTE(Adamsappleone @ May 14 2008, 12:45 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. To add to that, it would also be wise to do a virus scan and a malware scan or two, and create a restore point -------------------- Mark
why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around |
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May 14 2008, 01:57 PM
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 Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 11,016 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
For any of our members reading this thread, here are a few helpful links:
Overview of Windows XP Service Pack 3 "Includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new functionalities that will not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system." Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3 (addresses late-breaking issues and information about: IE7, RMS, MUI, Scripting, Remote Desktop Client 6.1, XP Media Center Edition 2002) Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 "The computer must be running Windows XP with Service Pack 1 installed. Microsoft recommends that you have Service Pack 2 installed before installing SP3." Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3- Troubleshooting SP3 installation Minimizing XP SP3 woes - Updated Windows XP SP3 - What You Need to Know: New Features Jasper's blog: Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3? --------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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May 14 2008, 02:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 14-May 08 From: Tucson, Arizona Member No.: 208,851 |
QUOTE(garmanma @ May 14 2008, 11:46 AM) QUOTE(Adamsappleone @ May 14 2008, 12:45 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. To add to that, it would also be wise to do a virus scan and a malware scan or two, and create a restore point Thank you, I knew i forgot something, especially the restore point -------------------- Now, just why in the Hell do I have to press "1" for English
AVAST ANTIVIRUS http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html SUPERANTISPYWARE http://www.superantispyware.com SPYWAREGUARD http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sgdownload.html THREATFIRE http://www.threatfire.com ZONE ALARM FIREWALL http://majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html |
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