Upgrade XP from SP2 to SP3

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• Update for Windows XP (KB2964358), upgrade of service SP2 to SP3?

  I went on the website and tried to download the KB2964358 update), wouldn't DOWNLOAD says I need service pack 3. Where can I go to upgrade (download) service SP2 to SP3?

  I have Windows XP Home Edition Version 5.1 Service Pack 2 Internet Explorer 6.

  Last Friday, I got a virus and did a non-destructive recovery from my system. Before that, I had IE 7, anyway to extract the files from my PC?

  Hello

  The problem with viruses on the computer, I would say that you download and run a full scan of the system using the Microsoft Safety Scanner.

  Here is the link for the Microsoft Safety Scanner which is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  Note:

  Data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely.
  which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  To download and install Windows XP SP3 see the link provided below.

  How to get Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

  Hope the helps of information provided. We know the results.

• I upgraded windows XP from SP2 to SP3, 30 seconds after the opening session, successfully the PC plant and restarts... Why?

  Several failed attempts later, I tried to restart in "Safe network Mode", which is where I am currently.

  My next option, I might try a system to a previous restore... point?

  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

  TKS

  richardsavard,

  Problem solver Windows XP Service Pack 2/3

  http://winhlp.com/node/125>

  06/05 / 1107:50: 14:00

• Accidentally updated my copy of Windows XP from SP2 to SP3. Is this legal?

  original title: upgrade WIndows XP error!

  I had windows xp edition SP2 family and my friend decided to upgrade using an illegal copy of windows xp service pack 3, is there anyway I can return to my legal version or be able to activate the one I have.

  Thank you

  Well, it's not really illegal to install windows on windows.

  in other words, let's say your computer preinstalled with windows sp2 came.

  then you went to the store and bought windows sp3 and sp2 installed.

  the scenario would not be illegal, but it would be a waste of money.

  Therefore, if the sp3 of windows that is installed on your system has not been activated on another computer 'or' it was turned off from the other computer, which is uninstalled, then use it on another computer is not illegal.

  personally, I have not seen the above scenario so my entry is somewhat limited.   but the good side of things is that if your sp3 windows is activated and can update microsoft servers, then you're ok.

  on the good side of things, now you have a bootable xp sp3 cd which can be handy for repairing the operating system if necessary in the future.

  in the meantime, don't make any more changes to your system or try to undo what you have now.

  First, confirm or not if windows sp3 is still active on another computer or has it been uninstalled from him.

  In addition, you may be able to simply replace the new product key with your first.

  Take a look at this Web page and look under the tab for xp:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/product-key

• Windows xp family from sp2 to sp3, AutoUpdate cannot run

  formatted and reinstalled Windows XP SP2 home with CD original, completed, but automatic product activation update can not run more, sp3 is required, but the update to sp3? Thank you.

  formatted and reinstalled Windows XP SP2 home with CD original, completed, but automatic product activation update can not run more, sp3 is required, but the update to sp3? Thank you.

  How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  Windows XP Service Pack 3 network installation Package for IT professionals and developers
  (Unique facilities for the PC can use the same file)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

  Windows XP Service Pack 3 - file to Image CD ISO-9660:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en

  You can download the full file for SP3 manually (and keep them for later use).

• recently updated from XP SP2 to SP3-after the insertion of a USB key, the shortcut menu does not appear

  OS - Windows XP with SP3 (recently updated from SP2 to SP3)

  After plug in a USB key... actually connect any external drive... the usual pop-up window (asking "what do you want') no longer appears.

  Y at - it a WinXP option that must be adjusted as a result of the update to SP3?

  Suggestions appreciated. Thank you - FLgal946

  11/07/2010 07:44, FLgal946 wrote:

  OS - Windows XP with SP3 (recently updated from SP2 to SP3)

  After you connect a USB... actually connect all external
  drive... the usual pop-up window (asking "what would you do") no
  longer appears.

  Y at - it a WinXP option that should be adjusted as a result of
  update to SP3?

  Suggestions appreciated. Thank you - FLgal946

  Hmmm... General, people ask how to disable these things...

  There are different ways of activation or deactivation of these things, try this
  one:

  AutoPlay Repair Wizard
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=c680a7b6-e8fa-45C4-A171-1b389cfacdad&displaylang=en

  John

• Windows XP need to upgrade to SP2 or SP3

  Hello

  I have Windows XP SP1.  I need to upgrade to SP2 or SP3.   There are free downloads online.  can I use them? or should I buy from you?  Please me know

  Thanks in advance

  You don't need to buy anything. If you check in Windows updates, service packs must be put at your disposal. (Unless it's an illegal copy of XP).

  If you installed SP1a, you can ignore the SP2 and go right to SP3. If SP1 is installed, to install the SP2 and SP3.

  Before you install, disable your antivirus and anti-spyware such as Windows Defender programs. If you are using another firewall, disable and enable Windows Firewall in the control panel for the installation. Once a requires SP3 and working, you can activate the third-party firewall and put the Windows Firewall. Do not keep the two running.

  Service Pack 2 for Windows XP
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
  http://support.Microsoft.com:80/kb/950717

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

  Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://download.Microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-A802-e4057aa8c631/Relnotes.htm

  Download Windows XP Service Pack 3 here:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

  Bruce Hagen
  MS - MVP October 1, 2004 ~ September 30, 2010
  Imperial Beach, CA

• Tecra A9 move from Win XP SP2 to SP3 - questions?

  Anyone have trouble with their Tecra A9 when upgrading to Windows XP SP2 to SP3? I've heard horror stories with other laptops that users lock their systems or lose functionality.

  Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.

  Hello

  I m not Tecra A9 owner but I already installed the SP3 Win and I didn't notice any strange problems after installing SP3.
  Of course, it might be possible that some drivers would not fully compatible with some fixes and patches but it seems that I m a lucky guy and there is nothing wrong with my operating system.

  But to be honest; I didn't notice any improvement after the installation of Sp3.
  However, you can install Sp3 on your system and if you have great compatibility problems you'd still be able to remove the SP3 of the system.

  Welcome them

• I am upgrading an old laptop with Windows XP SP2 to SP3. Where can I download an offline installer that has everything I need to upgrade?

  Setup Windows XP Service Pack 3 offline

  I am upgrading an old laptop with Windows XP SP2 to SP3. Where can I download an offline installer that has everything I need to upgrade?

  -David goods ETF investor

  Where to download the SP3 Setup file:
  (The file is large but only installs the components required by your PC)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5b33b5a8-5e76-401F-BE08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• upgrade to SQL 2008 R2 SP2 to SP3

  Hi all

  We have vCenter 5.5 with 3B update on 2008 R2 SP1.

  We will upgrade MSSQL 2008 R2 SP2 to SP3 on vCenter Server. can you please help me understand if we go ahead with the upgrade or precautions should be taken?

  Kind regards

  SK

  You can go forward because it's on the compatibility matrix, see: VMware product interoperability Matrices

  But, don't forget not to take a backup of your SQL databases and if current running on the virtual machine, take a snapshot of the virtual machine.

• Do I need to install SP2 before SP3? If Yes, where can I find the Microsoft of SP2 version?

  I had to re - install Windows XP SP1a, from a CD of resettlement came with my Dell laptop. This was done because I upgraded the hard drive. This facility went well. I went to the Windows Update site to try to get the SP2 and SP3. The webiste is said to SP2 until you can do SP3. The only version of SP2, I find on the website says that it is for the professionals and see the link for the Service Pack to the simple version. When I go on this link there is no one version. Do I need to install SP2 before SP3? If Yes, where can I find the Microsoft of SP2 version? In addition, the site says that automatic updates SP2 but I checked my Configuration of the automatic updates and it will not take anything in. Is there a way to force the automatic update to run immediately? Thanks, Ben

  Ben,

  I totally agree with PML, you should be able to set up IE and then go to the Windows updates from there, once you get on the Windows Update site it will scan your system and implement critical updates and optional updates SP2 and SP3 should be on the list. It's a way to force an immediate update.

  I hope this helps.

  Jim

• SP2 and SP3 removes my system configuration file!

  This computer I'm is an entry door I think that a 2001... It has XP Professional SP1 on it... everytime I try to install the SP2 or SP3, it will restart for the installation... However if she never has to restart again I repair windows and restore it SP1... because SP2 and SP3 removes my file Config system... never heard of this and or any idea how to solve this problem?

  I've done several installs complete costs and...

  Make another & make the right way this time. See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  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

  After the new installation, 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) AND BEFORE to plug in a flash, SD card, or any other external drive to the computer otherwise:

  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 completing the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually before connecting any player external to the computer: 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 removal tool appropriate prior to installing the updates, Windows Service Packs 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

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If you need additional assistance with the clean install, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xprepair/threads

  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

• Program does not work after downloading the sp2 and sp3

  After spending hours and hours trying to download sp2 and sp3, I finally got to download completely successfully. for some strange reason when I try to open programs like weather bug and msn messenger they open but close immediately. How can I fix it?

  See...

  Help: I got hacked. Now what should I do?
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  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 removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE 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

  See also:

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  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

• is it advisable to improve OS from windows XP SP3, the DELL INSPIRON 8600

  What is the best implemented OS upgraded from Windows XP, SP3 on my DELL Inspiron 8600, computer laptop. Or should I continue to run XP.

  On Saturday, October 10, 2015 01:54:52 + 0000, smling wrote:

  On Friday, October 9, 2015 07:34:53 + 0000, smling wrote:

  What is the best implemented OS upgraded from Windows XP, SP3 on my DELL Inspiron 8600, computer laptop. Or should I continue to run XP.

  The only version of Windows, you can upgrade from XP is Vista. If you
  want to go to the 7, 8, 8.1, or 10, you must do a clean install,
  not an upgrade.

  Note also that if you old computer same peut run a later version, the
  the material on your XP - era machine is probably way underpowered to run a
  newer version with acceptable performance. So moving to a later
  version is not a good idea.

  And another point: If you upgrade to a later version, you may need
  drivers for it are not available. So before you do anything check
  availability of the reader on the Dell web site.

  Mr. Ken Blake, thank you very much for your quick response. I understand the concerns regarding an upgrade. So I continue to run the same Windows XP with SP3 until the machine functions

  Thank you very much

  You are welcome. Happy to help you.

• Error: The installer cannot set Windows XP required configuration information during the upgrade to Windows XP Home SP3 of Windows XP Pro.

  Original title: OEM Windows XP Home SP3 update XP Pro

  Here is a compilation of the messages from another forum regarding
  My problem:
  ---------------------------------------------------------------

  I'm trying to upgrade a Windows XP Home Sp3 OEM system to
  Windows XP Pro. (There are a few Pro features
  that are not available in the House I now need: (1) the files offline and
  (2) an add-on available for free to Onenote 2007, Top2onenote, requires a Pro).
  I don't want a clean install, but an upgrade. I bought a Windows XP Pro
  Upgrade CD on Ebay that was Windows XP Pro
  Gold (v2002). I'm sure that's true for the following reasons:

  It has been listed as an upgrade, but the CD is not labeled "Upgrade".
  It seems very authentic with all Microsoft holography.
  He came in the standard package of Windows XP (without box),
  and it was sealed.
  The name of volume for the CD is WXPFPP_EN. The Internet,.
  It is the retail of Windows XP Pro RTM (gold)!

  Here are things I tried initially.

  (1) I tried to upgrade to Pro from the purchased CD. It is immediately
  has refused to upgrade indicating the upgrade OS (Pro) is older than the
  installed OS (home)...

  (2) I read about "slipstreaming". "Slipstreaming" allows to integrate
  a service pack with an earlier version of the operating system. I created a
  upgrade XP Pro SP3 with Nlite slipstreamed CD image (and
  Autostreamer later, but it made no difference) from the purchased CD
  and a file containing SP3.

  After you burn the CD and start the upgrade
  (Windows installation), the upgrade process
  product through "information collection."
  "Dynamic update" and "Preparation of Installation" with
  no problems. My computer restarted and returned to
  "Installation preparation". A progress bar called 'Progress '.
  quickly filled to about 90% and the hanging system
  at that time there for about 15 minutes.
  Then, I got the following error message:

  Setup cannot set the required Windows XP configuration
  information. This indicates an internal Setup error.

  This is where I am stuck. I had to leave the installation at this point.
  My drive is starts raining and I had to restore a backup.

  (3) just for the heck of it, I formatted my hard drive and
  reinstalled my original OEM XP Home SP3 OS (no clean up, no user file).
  I immediately used my XP CD slipstreamed Pro to try one
  upgrade to XP Pro and IT WORKED! I need to find out why the
  properly clean XP Home OS upgraded to XP Pro but my pre-existing
  (with the files users, drivers, etc..) XP Home OS does not level
  successfully to XP Pro.
  -------------------------------------------------------------

  Another post:

  Yet once, today, I installed a new copy of OEM Windows XP Home Sp3.
  I continue with installation of all the essential and the add-on
  pilots (essentially all my original version). Then, I
  set up a network connection and firewall. With this configuration,.
  I ran the Pro XP slipstreamed SP3 CD. The upgrade to XP Pro
  success (even if the upgrade not configured my graphics
  card properly). I guess my current problem is either the registry,
  the WINDOWS, some user file or parameter file.
  ---------------------------------------------------------------

  Another post:

  I made a file and the backup of the folder C:\Windows folder
  on my system that is pre-existing (OEM XP Home Sp3). I also did a
  separate the backup the State of the 'system' on my pre-existing system.
  These are added my full image backup of her pre-existing
  system a month ago.

  I did a backup image of my system (minimum fees OEM XP Home
  SP3 with all the original installed drivers over a network configured
  connection and a firewall configured). This system will upgrade
  XP Pro with XP Pro SP3 slipstreamed CD successfully.

  Experiment 1:

  I've restored my minimum system. I then restored the C:/Windows folder
  and the State of the pre-existing system backup system. A startup
  has managed (with a minor irritant). I had to activate Windows.
  Then, I tried upgrading the slipstreamed XP Pro processor. He stopped
  at the same place during the upgrade and gave the same error as before:

  Setup cannot set the required configuration information Windows XP.
  This indicates an internal Setup error.

  Experiment 2:

  I've restored my minimum system. I then restored the system state only
  the backup of the pre-existing system. After startup I was asked to
  activate Windows, but answer Yes to the question would be to disconnect me
  the system. I couldn't get connected to try the XP Pro upgrade.

  Experience 3:

  I've restored my minimum system. I then restored only the C:/Windows
  the backup of the pre-existing system folder. Once again, as in experiment 1,
  the upgrade failed at the same place with the same error message.

  ----------------------------------------------------------------

  Before the experiment 3, I hoped that 3 experience would succeed so I
  could conclude that I had a registry problem. I'm not sure now.
  I don't know what to try next. Take the minimum system and reinstalling
  my files of the user is not an option that my hard drive has over 200 GB of
  programs! If I restore all files and folders of my pre-existing
  I would still have backup to restore a system state the reliable (read the registry).
  ---------------------------------------------------------------------

  Sorry for the length! If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate your responses.

  Thank you

  Hello

  This problem can occur if a piece of hardware that is installed on your computer is not compatible with Windows XP.

  For more information, see this link:

  Error message: Setup cannot set the required Windows XP Configuration information

  Hope the helps of information.