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• can I remove SP2 and install again

  I have a bad file - autochk.exe - and according to data from the sfc, it was from the service pack 2!

  Hello

  See if that helps you.

  "How to uninstall Windows Vista service packs as a troubleshooting step"

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948537

  Click Start > right click on computer > left click on properties > see if you have Vista 32 bit or Vista 64-bit installed.

  Then, choose the download 'bit' OK to use to reinstall the Service Pack.

  Vista SP2 32-bit (x 86): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16468

  Vista SP2 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17669

  And if you have any problems:

  There is a Forum that Microsoft has put in place for problems with Vista Service Packs. If repost you the Forum they will definitely try to help you here...

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistasp/threads

  See you soon.

• Windows XP32bit SP2 cannot install SP3 beyond the point of restoration

  WindowsXP32 SP2 cannot install SP3 update spent to install point of restoration, never had a problem before.

  WindowsXP32 SP2 cannot install SP3 update spent to install point of restoration, never had a problem before.

  Not much to go...

  Is it a new installation?  Connected to the Internet with Windows Firewall on?  What anti-virus software is installed?  All hardware device drivers (and THE system BIOS) is up to date?

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need. This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on theroot of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you'll use the aggressive version - if requested):
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Download Windows XP SP3 full installation program )<-- that="" is="" a="" link),="" save="" it="" to="" your="" desktop,="" reboot="" and="" logon="" as="" an="" administrative="" level="" user="" and="" only="" double-click="" on="" it="" to="">

  Come back - we know the results...

• DVD player doesn't work after installing SP3 for Windows XP.

  DVD player doesn't work after installing SP3 for Windows XP. That it disappeared from "MY COMPUTER". Device Manager sees it, but there's a yellow exclamation mark over it. See the BIOS of the motherboard and it still works in the BACK. I know SP3 is a collection of updates, but I'm not sure that is my problem. I suspect it's one of the more recent cause I have Windows automatic updates is turned on. Thank you.

  Hello Superhornet142,

  Thank you for your message.  Click HERE and run the FixIt!  Please let us know if it did or did not help to solve your problem.
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• How can I remove or re-install windows media center

  How can I remove or re-install windows media center?

  You cannot remove windows Media Center because it is part of windows. Frost55, why do you want to remove the media from your System Center?

  hope this info helps

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• PC running very slow XP after installing SP3, can I reinstall?

  My PC is turned sssslloooowwwwwlllyyy both since the installation of SP3.  I do not want to troubleshoot SP3 for now, so can I remove and reinstall?  My PC is quite old in years of PC, but performance has been acceptable for me up until SP3 came.

  Thank you

  Bidwin

  It is important to disable programs such as Webroot before installing SP3. Personally, I prefer to install the stand-alone version of SP3 while I'm offline and after setting up a clean boot:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=24

  Also, have a look here:

  http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/Windows-XP-SP3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

  If you want to solve your problem of performance, set up a CleanBoot and systematically add back programs/process until you figure out the problem:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Also make sure your transfer mode:

  http://www.technize.com/is-your-hard-disk-CDDVD-drives-too-slow-while-copying/

  You have Windows Search 4.0 installed? (It can be a nightmare performance!)

  Automatic updates is spent in form Windows Update Microsoft Update? That can be a problem, too.

• After installing SP3 on XP can not get computer to boot...

  I installed SP3 on XP. When I turn on the computer, it takes me to the screen to select a start upward. I does not start in safe mode, when I choose the other options of the Windows XP screen comes up but it does not start...

  Hello

  Try to uninstall Sp3 via the recovery console.

  Here are the steps that you must follow

  Thank you

  Thomas

  Link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

  Method 4: Use the Recovery Console

  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/) how to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  If you cannot remove Windows XP SP3 by using one of the previous methods, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the Windows XP CD in the CD drive or in the DVD drive and restart your computer. When you receive the following message appears, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD:
     Press any key to boot from CD

     Note The computer must be configured to boot from the CD or the DVD player drive. For more information on how to configure your computer to start from the CD or the DVD player drive, refer to the documentation that came with your computer or contact the computer manufacturer. Alternatively, you can use a Windows XP boot disk. For more information, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  305595 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305595/) how to create a boot disk for an NTFS or FAT partition in Windows XP
• When you receive the Welcome to Setup message, press R to start the Recovery Console.

  Note Several options will be displayed on the screen.

• Select the correct installation of Windows XP.

  Note You must select a number before you press ENTER, or the computer will restart. Generally speaking, only the1: C:\Windows is available.

• If you are prompted to type a password to admin, do. If you do not know the administrator password, press ENTER. (As a general rule, the password is empty.)

  Note Do not continue if you do not have the administrator password.

• At the command prompt, type cd $ntservicepackuninstall$ \spuninst, and then press ENTER.
• At the command prompt, type batch spuninst.txt, and then press ENTER.

  Note The Spuninstal.txt file appears. As the file scrolls down, you will see errors and files that are copied. It is a normal behavior.

• After Windows XP SP3 is removed, type exit and press ENTER.
• Restart the computer in safe mode. To do this, press F8 when the computer restarts.

  Note After you restart the computer, the computer may stop responding, and you will see a black screen. The mouse works. In this case, restart the computer by turning off the computer, and then turn it back on. The second reboot allows you to open a session.

• When the computer restarts, Windows Explorer (Explorer.exe) does not run and the icons of Windows and the Start button are unavailable. To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE and then click Task Manager in the Windows security screen.
  2. Click file, and then click new task (run).
  3. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
  4. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RpcSs
  5. In the Details pane, right-click ObjectName, click modify, typeLocalSystem in the data value box and then clickOK.
  6. Restart the computer
• Use one of the previous methods to remove Windows XP SP3 from your computer.

For more information about how to install and use the Recovery Console, click the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

307654 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654/) how to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

If you need assistance on how to install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows, visit the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall)

• Problem after installing SP3

  I have family xp SP2 installed. After that I have sp3 insalled I can't get back on the internet, no matter how I try disconnects immediately. I tried a number of facilities and whenever I have to restore to an earlier date and remove sp3 to get back my internet connection! I have broadband wireless on a laptop. Help, please

  Thank you

  First download the Service Pack 3 file to a folder on your hard drive. http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5b33b5a8-5e76-401F-BE08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

  Next check the wireless (if external) or manufacturing of the portable computer of (if built in wireless) technical support web site and download the latest version of the wireless driver and software.

  If external wireless and then disconnect the USB device and uninstall software. If it has integrated the use of Device Manager to remove the device driver.

  Next install SP3 by using the downloaded file.

  Now, install the device driver and the software that you downloaded, and then try to connect.

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Blue screen after installing SP3.

  OK, I got a laptop the other day of a member of the family... was working fine when I got it I was behind on updates... so I downloaded and installed service pack 3 and when I restarted the laptop I get the blue screen... I tried to boot in safe mode to remove the SP3, but even when I try to start in safe mode I get projected blue...

  Here is the error I get:

  IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

  Technical information

  STOP: 0X0000000A (0X00000002, 0X00000000, 0X3F3F3F3F, 0X804F9C6B)

  If anyone has a solution to this help please!

  Do what you should have done when the computer has been given to you: format the HARD drive and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the appropriate removal tool before installing updates, Service Packs Windows or IE upgrades and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Windows does not start after installing sp3

  I had windows xp with sp2 and sp3, I downloaded. Once the download is complete it asked me to restart the computer. Windows will not go up. No error message, but it will work when the system is in safe mode. In addition, windows update does not load. Any ideas?

  You are a candidate for this patch before installing SP3...

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?CC=UK&LC=en&DLC=en&softwareitem=PV-60484-2

  .. you are if your PC is a HP Pavilion and Presario, Media Center and has an AMD processor

  To find out if you have an AMD processor...

  • Hold down the Windows (between Ctrl and Alt) key and press Pause break
  • Your processor type is shown in the computer: section (see below)

  You can do a restore of the system in safe mode to get rid of the SP3...

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084/en-GB

  Tricky

• Windows Update or automatic updates no longer work after installing SP3?

  Recently I photographed two XP machines. A a Latitude D600 and also an Optiplex 745 with Windows XP SP2. I can deploy SP3 in our process of the image. First run I did. Once installed SP3 updates no longer work. I found this article KB http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144 and tried the suggestions here and FixIt MS, no luck. Then I thought why not try again maybe all the trial and error messed up something. I reimage but this time choose to do not to install SP3 immediately. Once done I run Windows Update and it works, until it installs SP3 then is no longer functions. I tried the above steps once again, no luck. I then leave the PC for 48 hours to see if the automatic updates the shot but they do not have. By other suggestions online I wrote a small batch file that updates several components of Windows Update (dll) which made no difference, and yes I'm in the last WindowsUpdateAgent. Please any help on this would be welcome. We move away XP but we have still a few dozen or more systems deployment running XP and this question slows down my work courses as I spend time troubleshooting instead of being able to finish and move along.

  Hello

  I suggest you to download and install Windows XP service pack 3 manually and check to see if the same problem happens:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/learn-how-to-install-Windows-XP-Service-Pack-3-SP3

  It will be useful.

• How can I remove protection microsoft XP SP3 client

  How can I remove "microsoft client protection" of XP SP3 so I can install "windows defender".

  Hi amar benamer,.

  · You have Microsoft Security Essentials on your computer?

  If you have windows installed on your computer security essentials, then you will not be able to install Windows defender. Windows Security Essentials has antispyware component installed.

  You can check the link below: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xpinstall/thread/d7a494cb-034e-4958-9a68-7e775cf38e30

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

• Black screen with mouse pointer count on reboot after installing SP3

  I tried to install Service Pack 3 on a PC running XP Home Edition (new installation).

  Although Microsoft Update has finished installing SP3 and the computer reboots, I get the XP installation screen base with the message "Please wait...". ", which disappears after a few seconds, leaving me with a black screen with only the mouse pointer.

  The mouse pointer moves then the PC broke down, well that no matter how long I leave nothing happens.

  I tried to uninstall SP3 and do it again (when I Uninstall SP3, Windows starts very well) and also uninstall SP3 as well as my Antivirus and try the installation again. But whenever I'm just left whit black screen.

  Try to update with the custom option.  I had problems like this before.  Usually you are missing a driver or something of this kind that makes you hang.  To update while the custom option, with the exception of SP3.  Reboot several times the installation of updates with the "Custom" option  Once all updates have been installed except SP3, you can try SP3 and see what happens.  This usually takes care of it when I have the same problem. Serving the community one computer at a time www.therushvillecomputerguy.com please post a reply to let us know whether or not our response helped.

• Vista SP2 after installing Spooler SubSystem App stopped working and was closed

  After installing Vista SP 1 and 2 my printers no longer work. the message that I get when the computer is

  "Spooler SubSystem App stopped working and was closed. A problem with the application to stop functioning properly. Windows will notify you if a solution is available.

  When I try to print it says I have to install a printer but then says turn the spooler.
  After turning on the spooler spooler turns his back on the coast.
  I tried to uninstall and reinstall printers, but it won't let me install printers.
  If I restore to previous date before installing SP1 and 2 printers work.

  Online, I see that many people have the same problem.
  I tried to contact Microsft but they tell me to contact HP
  and when I contact HP they tell me to contact Microsoft, as it was their problem
  I'm agree that Microsoft SP1 and 2 caused this problem.

  Hello Lonny Jones,

  Let's start by downloading the latest drivers and software from HP and see if that helps.

  When you install the drivers, it is important to perform the following actions:

  1. remove the printer from the PC.

  2 uninstall the printer from the PC driver.

  3 reinstall the printer driver.

  4 reinstall the printer.

  Several references to printer:

  Open the printer Troubleshooter

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-printer-Troubleshooter

  Why can I not print?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/why-cant-I-print

  Find and install printer drivers

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/find-and-install-printer-drivers

• How can I REMOVE an update installed without permission?

  FF, updated even though I had ticked the box that says 'never check updates.' I had version 17, now I'm on version 18. This update is not yet listed in the history of the update, but now Hulu does not work and I get a message that says that my Flash drive needs to be updated. I will not even enter the countless reasons why I NEVER do that! I despise Adobe! I finally found a version of their player who is not screw up every five minutes and now Firfox saw it all!

  What is the problem? It's frustration level Microsnot!

  How can I remove the 18 updated version and revert to 17?

  FlashPlayer
  (Julesb100 - you may not be interested by this but other readers of the thread can be)

  Flash Player has critical security issues once again

  • https://www.Adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-05.html
  • Julesb100 seems to be using Shockwave Flash 10.2 r159 which is not specifically referred to in the notice, but I guess that is old and not secure.

  Comment a lot of Firefox Windows problems concerns the protected mode introduced in Flash 11.3. A solution is to manually disable the protected mode, then you can find more recent versions of the work of FlashPlayer

  • See http://kb.mozillazine.org/Flash#Flash_Player_11.3_Protected_Mode_-_Windows

  Julesb100

  I do not use Windows at the present time. Not sure if Firefox did not update a option now. Personally I would not downgrade to version 17 it is not secure and does not have the latest patches. If you wish to make in order to follow the link in this article. Install an older version of Firefox

  A better option

  disclaimer - this is not official advice
  - this procedure is NOT supported by support.mozilla
  - and is not recommended for personal use
  

  Use the ESR version, at least it is safe and will use Fx17 soon.

  If you do not need updates to block there are possible ways (but not necessarily on the ESR) it is to get rid of the address update string.