What happens exactly when I install Windows XP Service Pack 3? If I don't create backups for all the stuff I have on my computer, that all get deleted or something?

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• Error 80073701 when you install Windows 7 Service Pack 1

  I met an error code 80073701 when you install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and it could not be installed in my PC.

  So, what should I do to solve this problem. Thank you very much!

  Hi Charles Leung,.

  It is sufficient to indicate the complete error message you receive?

  Method 1: Run the Windows Update troubleshooting tool, then check

  Open the Windows Update troubleshooting tool

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

  Method 2:  Download and install the update the system tool

  Description of the preparation tool system update for Windows Vista for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

• ERROR_NOT_FOUND (0 X 80070490) when you install Windows Vista Service Pack 2

  ERROR_NOT_FOUND (0 X 80070490)

  I tried and tried again to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 x 64-bit system, but this error message keeps popping up. I tried to search for possible solutions, but they all tell me I have to use my Vista DVD. But there is a problem, I don't have it. I mean, that is, the gateway factory pre-installed Vista on my laptop, so I don't have the DVD. Is there anyone who can help me? THNX.

  Hi Jason,

  You can try the following solutions.

  Step 1: Download and install the system update readiness tool to run a single analysis for inconsistencies that may prevent successful installations of Windows Update.

  Description of the preparation tool system update for Windows Vista for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

  Step 2: Try to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 now and see if it helps.

  Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)

  See also:

  Windows Update error 80070490

• 0x800F0826 error code when you install Windows Vista Service Pack 1

  I bought Adobe Creative Suite CS4, so the installer tells me that I am in need of Vista Service Pack 1 to continue to install the programs. So, naturally, I go online and try to find the Service Pack 1. Mind you, I was never even offered the service pack via Windows Update... I wasn't even aware that they came out with ALL the service packs for Windows Vista. I am running Home Premium, by the way.

  So find a download of the Service Pack and it ends after about an hour and a half. I'm going to install the service pack, and everything seems to go well until a few hours later when I get back to my computer and I have a message waiting on my office saying that the installation has failed. I studied the error code I received online (0x800F0826), and I noticed that a lot of people said it had to do with the updates that had already failed to install on Windows Update. Well, a lot of commentators on the issue suggested looking in Windows Update history and are looking for any updates. Well, it turns out that I have TONS that had failed in the past. I read that the updates that had a different other than 0x800F0826 error code were probably the cause of the problem. Well, they ALL have a different other than 0x800F0826 error code.

  What I noticed though, is that all have the error code: 80070057. I was eager to get a glimpse of this problem pretty quickly because I have a class to come within 10 days that requires the use of Adobe CS4 software and I can not install it until I get the service pack work! Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you.

  Hi notpaul,
  If you have not yet resolved this so I will answer your questions regarding upgrade\restore.  If you have a bunch of updates failed and are not offered SP1, the faster would be to do a factory restore.  Then immediately, run Windows Update until you are offered are no longer updated.  Then you can reinstall the programs and data.
  If you want to upgrade to Windows 7, so make sure that you perform the custom installation.  This option will do a clean install of the operating system.  You will need to reinstall your programs and would need to make a backup of all your data before the installation.  Here is a link to Windows 7 install information. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Cannot install windows vista service pack 1, 57 gives error code

  When you install windows vista service pack 1 that it says code 57 Windows update has encountered an error can someone help please?

  Hello

  (1) what is the exact\complete error message you get?
  (2) remember to make changes to the computer before the question?
   
  See the methods mentioned below and check if that helps.
  Method 1:
  Cannot install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2509997
  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:
  Back up the registry
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry
  Note: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.
  Method 2:
  How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack installation issues
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366
  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
   
  Note: You should not turn off Windows Firewall unless you have another firewall is enabled. Turning off Windows Firewall may make your computer (and your network, if you have one) more vulnerable to damage caused by worms or hackers.
   
  Method 3:
  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/
   
  Hope this information helps.

• Install windows xp service pack 3

  During installation I get an error message which can not be installed due to the control ID identification.  What does that mean?  What should I be looged as an administrator?

  You receive the "ID of control not found" error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 2
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/878472

  (Ignore the part SP 2 of the title). TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• When trying to install windows vista service pack 2 I get this error: "Element not found" (0 x 80070490)

  Cannot install windows vista service pack 2

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958044

  You receive an error code "0 x 80070490" when you use Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web sites to install updates

  Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 to solve this problem, you must perform a repair of Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 installation. Run a repair installation will restore the current installation of Windows to the version of the installation DVD. It also requires the installation of all the updates that are not included on the installation DVD.

  Note Run a repair installation will not damage files and applications that are currently installed on your computer.

  To perform a repair of Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 installation, follow these steps:

  1. Close all applications and restart the computer.
  2. Insert the Windows Vista DVD or Windows Server 2008 DVD into the DVD drive of the computer.
  3. In the settings window, click install now.

     Note If Windows does not automatically detect the DVD, follow these steps:

     1. Click Start
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        and then type Drive: \setup.exe in the box start the search .

        Note The placeholder drive is the drive letter of the computer's DVD.

     2. In the list of programs , click Setup.exe.
     3. In the settings window, click install now.
  4. Click connect to get the latest updates for installation (recommended).
  5. Type the CD key if you are prompted to do so.
  6. Click Yes to accept the Microsoft software license agreement.
  7. On the which type of installation do you want? of the screen, click upgrade.
  8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer and try again to install updates.

  If the above does not resolve the problem:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack update Vista Forum; the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Error when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.

  Windows XP SP3 problem

  Recently, I met a problem with my PC and was forced to use the system recovery. Now I'm back to factory settings and try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 on my computer. Windows Update won't work for me, that whenever I try to update I get [error number: 0x8024400A]. I think it's because I use Service Pack 2, or that's what I concluded after researching the problem, anyway.

  This is not my real concern, however. Because I could not get the update automatically, I tried to download and install the "Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT professionals and developers" myself. The first time I did it, I restarted the PC after the installation and was met with "We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this. "  I went into safe mode and went to a just system restore point before SP3 was installed, but now I don't know how to install it correctly without encountering this problem after reboot. I'm hardly the easy just stick with SP2 when there are potentially important available updates. How can I get Windows Service Pack 3 is installed on my PC?

  It's certainly interesting!

  If the cause of your problem is to have a HP PC with an AMD processor and an original image on your hard drive (and of course it sounds like this is the case), the solution should be to rename the file intelppm.sys and launch the sp37394.exe patch. Once done, the SP3 file that you downloaded from here:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=24
  SHOULD work!
  I'm puzzled why there is no intelppm.sys file in your directory C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers.
  Since you recently returned to square one with your PC ("return to factory settings"), then you may as well run the patch from this page:
  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?cc=us&LC=en&DLC=en&softwareitem=PV-60484-2
  and try the SP3 Setup file again.
  But, first, let's be absolutely sure that we are both using the same terminology. Please answer the following questions:
  1. have you safely backed up ALL your data?
  2. what method did you use to ride "back to factory settings? I think that your choices have been a destructive restore (full) and a (partial) non-destructive recovery. The first erases the disk and leave you with a pristine image and NOTHING ELSE (which means that all of your programs and data get deleted). The other (which does not always correctly) is supposed to leave programs and data intact.

• Receiver 0x8007043C error code when you try to install Windows XP service pack 3.

  What should I do if I have has been updated to windows xp and I received this error? [Error number: 0x8007043C]

  I think I have some kind of a worm of Svchost. I tried Malwarebytes which came with nothing

  After a sakhi system. I have Norton anti virus. I did a system restore. I am running Windows in safe mode, try to update

  service pack 3 and service pack 2 installed.  Windows will not be updated in normal mode, as I tried in safe mode. I tried to manually update to service pack 3 internet explore and get this error. Windows will not be stopped, programs do not start, and when I open the Task Manager sometimes I see a Svchost process take a lot of memory and slow everything down.  I have internet explorer 8.

  Any help would be great. Thank you.

  Hello

  Start the computer in normal mode and follow the steps from the link: steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

  Also, you can follow the procedure from the link: how to troubleshoot an installation fails in Windows XP Service Pack 3: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

• I get error 80070490 Windows updates when you try to install Windows Vista service pack 2.

  error 8007090

  I keep getting the error 80070490 update of the window when you try to install windows vista service pack 2. help Windows and support suggested that I insert the windows dvd the disk drive but I don't have a disk with my computer. I chose automatic convenience store on the microsoft support site. but I still have the same problem

  Hello

  Are you sure this is the error Code?

  And not this one?

  It is the opinion of Microsoft about the error code 80070490.

  'You receive a "0 x 80070490" error code when you use Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web sites to install updates'

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958044

  Method 1: run (Checksur.exe) system update readiness tool

  1. Download and run the system update readiness tool. This tool runs an ad hoc analysis of inconsistencies that might prevent future maintenance operations.

     For more information on how to download and run the Checksur.exe tool, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 947821

     (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821/)

     Description of the preparation tool system update for Windows Vista for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

  2. Try to install updates again.

  Method 2: perform a Windows repair installation

  If method 1 does not resolve this problem, you can perform a repair installation of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Run a repair installation will restore the current installation of Windows to the version of the installation DVD. It also requires the installation of all the updates that are not included on the installation DVD.

  If you do not have a DVD of Microsoft Vista, you will need to borrow a DVD of Vista Microsoft from a friend or work acquantance to do a repair upgrade Installation.

  "This has occurred as soon as I updated from Windows XP"

  You have the upgrade DVD?

  Here is a tutorial on how to do it:

  "How to perform a repair for Vista Installation"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  See you soon.

• When you install windows vista service Park 1, I have received an error code 80073712 with 13% downloaded only?. Can you help me to complete this process?

  When you install windows vista service Park 1, I have received an error code 80073712 with 13% downloaded only?. Can you help me to complete this process?

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  You can see the steps in the below mentioned article Microsoft and verification.

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• Cannot install Windows Vista Service Pack 2. The following error message appears: 0X800707d1

  Hello

  Three years ago, I bought a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. Never met a problem until I tried to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2. I already followed each step instructions Support of Microsoft issues Service Pack for any result or solution. In these cases, I have downloaded the pack update directly from the wepage of Windows Vista, installed Windows Update Readiness Tool, disabled my antivirus (McAfee) and came up with nothing. I even tried to install this update in Mode safe but also failed to install Service Pack 2.

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  The computer then rolls back all the changes and initiated in the normal state. After the opening, the first window that appears displays the following message: "the specific driver is not valid. "(Details): error: ERROR_BAD_DRIVER (0x800707d1). I proceeded to check and update alone driver of my computer, then try again to install the Windows Vista SP2 and all the operation has been a failure. I was cracking my head trying to solve this particular problem, and each time the same error pops up. I am seriously considering reformatting Windows Vista from manufacturer CD from my Dell, but I don't know if that would help.

  If someone could help or advise with everything that I would appreciate it a lot.

  Kind regards

  Rodrigo

  Hello

  Method 1: Follow the steps from the links below and check if the problem persists.
   
  Step 1: Safe Mode
  I suggest to start the computer in safe mode, then try to remove the Briefcase icon and check if it helps.
  Start your computer in safe mode
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
  If the problem persists, I suggest you follow step 2 and check.
  Step 2: Clean Boot Mode
  I suggest to maintain the computer in clean boot mode and check if the problem still persists. A clean boot to check if startup item or services to third-party application is causing this issue.
  You can read the following article to configure the computer to boot:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  Note: After the troubleshooting steps, please refer to clean the start link to configure the computer to normal startup mode.
  Method 2:
  Error: Failed to setup of the Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install Windows updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358
   
  Hope this information helps.

• Cannot install Windows xp service pack 3

  I am running windows xp with service pack 2.

  Whenever I try to install service pack 3 by using the automatic update, only lasts a few hours installation, then stops with "access denied."  This has happened for several months.

  PAM and Jeff,
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  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• After installing Windows XP service pack 3, Windows does not start not upward and only able to boot mode safe

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  Hello

  · You receive an error message or error code when you try to start in normal mode?

  · What is the number and the model of the computer?

  Follow the steps below and check, if it helps:

  1 uninstall windows XP service pack 3 from your computer, you can check the link below: how to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

  2 start the computer in normal mode, and then install service pack 3 on the computer. Before installing service pack 3 see the link that has steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 below: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

• Cannot install windows vista service pack 1 and 2 error: 8007006E

  Original title: Windows Service Pack 1 and 2 will be not updated

  I tried a few times to download the Service packs 1 and 2 so that I can reinstall my Windows live messenger. I didn't have time to let it run full the last time, but this time, her gives me: "error (s) found: Code 8007006E - Windows has encountered an unknown error.

  Usually I have no problem with my updates, they fit very well. This time, of course when I need it, he decides to not work (Murphey's law).
  How to fix this or get to download correctly, so I can reuse my Messenger? I uninstalled my Messenger when it stopped working (would not allow me to connect to all) for about a month or two.
  Thank you!!!

  Hello

  1. can you install other windows updates?

  I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

  Method 1: Try to reset the Windows update components and check to see if the same problem happens: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Method 2:

   Try to put your computer in a clean boot state, and then try to install Windows vista service pack 1 and 2 manually.

  By setting your boot system minimum state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After the boot minimum troubleshooting step, follow step 7 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Method 3: Try to install Windows vista service pack 1 and 2 from the link below.

  Service pack 1: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Learn-how-to-install-Windows-Vista-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  Service pack 2: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Learn-how-to-install-Windows-Vista-Service-Pack-2-SP2

  You can also consult the following link for more information:

  Troubleshoot problems with installing updates.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  Hope this information is useful.