Make a "Compaq"factory restore"full" on my XP Media Center computer.

Friday, April 8, 2011, I tried to do a 'Compaq 'full restore factory' "on my XP Media Center computer.

I tried to get SP3 for a SINGLE COMPUTER, as you explained in this article, (Article 322389 ID) by turning "updates automatic." One hundred updates "downloaded". Up to BUT NOT including SP3!

I think it's because he "worked" from the former "windows update site," not update.microsoft.com, telling me that I needed SP3 on my computer to go!

That's why I didn't see no choice but to download the stand-alone "SP3 for the professionals. In addition to the extra time much this added, it seemed to "wipe out" much of what was already on the computer.

1 is there still a way now to get the most appropriate for an SP3 computer?

2 How much time the owner of a working XP computer will be able to do a 'factory restore' on his computer and then return all the updates?

Sincerely,

Alan

> It seemed to "wipe out" much of what was already on the computer.

Since the installation of the SP3 do not destroy anything, please explain what you mean by that.
> 1. Is it still possible now to get the most appropriate for an SP3 computer?
It has been my experience that this autonomous particular drop (WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3 - x 86 - ENU.exe) is the best to use. However, there is a good way to install, making sure Internet Explorer is still at the level of IE6 and no program of security antivirus or other is running at the time of installation. If you need step-by-step instructions, let me know.
> 2. How long the owner of a working XP computer will be able to do a 'factory restore' on his computer and then return all the updates?
Until April 2014.
When you have restored your Compaq to its original state, do you also all 'trialware' like Norton or McAfee programs?
Also know that some Compaqs and HPs (those who have AMD CPUs) must be changed before installing SP3. For more information:

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