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• How can I get windows vista sp3 on windows vista sp2?

  How can I get windows vista sp3 on windows vista sp2? I need this to start school as soon as possible. I have no idea what I'm doing

  SP2 is the latest service pack for Windows Vista.

• Windows Vista has SP3 yet?

  Hello

  In fact, I use Win Vista SP2, so I need to know if there is any version of Windows Vista SP3... because when I check my updates to the computer there is still no update for Windows Vista SP3.
  Thanks ago
  Luc-link

  . No..

• When there is a Windows Vista Service Pack 3?

  Some Web sites said that there is a Windows Vista Service Pack 3. Is there a Windows Vista SP3 or not?

  Tuesday, December 25, 2012 22:12:10 + 0000, SonPhan wrote:

  Some Web sites said that there is a Windows Vista Service Pack 3. Is there a Windows Vista SP3 or not?

  See
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/service-packs-Download#sptabs=Vista

  who says "the latest service pack for Windows Vista Service Pack
  2 (SP2). "

  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

• Update Windows XP SP3 on a Dual Boot System w/Vista

  Hello, I have a partition of windows xp and windows vista in my laptop Acer. (Pre-installed Vista and XP as a secondary operating system).
  My questions are:

  > Is it OK to upgrade Windows XP SP2 to SP3 of Windows even, it is placed in a dual boot?
  > Don't install SP3 will be erase all content of Windows XP?
  > Is affected the partition of Windows Vista if I download Windows XP SP3 of XP SP2 Partition?
  > If I download the SP3 for Windows XP in the Microsoft.com site, it needs to be bootable and recorded in a CD or just run the installer from the hard disk automatically after installation?

  Thanks to all in advance!

  You're off topic of the Forum, you have published, which is dedicated to the beta Version of Microsoft Security Esentials

  However, I moved the yoru post.

  You can update to SP3 on a system XPSP2 dual boot Vista residence. You can not install XP * after * Vista for a Dual Boot system unless you use a 3rd Boot Manager part.
  Run the update to SP3 does not erase anything, it updates the XP system components.
  There will be no impact to your Vista installation on your system to dual-boot PC.
  SP3 is an update. It downloads an installation program analyzes your installation of XP and downloads the bits necessary to update to SP3 then install them after you have saved the files it will replace. You should be able to get SP3 easily by going to Windows Update in XP.

  -steve

  Microsoft MVP Windows Live / Windows Live OneCare, Live Mesh, & MS Security Essentials Forums Moderator

• Do I need to install Windows XP SP3 on Vista?

  I recently bought a laptop with Vista Home Basic.  Update Microsoft keeps asking me to install Windows XP SP3 on my computer.  I have to install the SP3 of XP on Vista?  If this is not the case, how can I turn off the darn request?
  Thank you.

  Hi Rkroberts,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft Windows Vista Forums.

  The answer to your question is no.

  You can choose to have windows stop offering you this update. Here's how:

  1.	Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button, all programsand then click Windows Update.
  2.	In the left pane, click check for updates , and then, when Windows finds updates for your computer, click view available updates.
  3.	Do right click the update you want to install, and then click hide update. The next time you check the updates, the update will not be automatically selected or installed.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  If please reply and let us know if your problem is resolved or if you need further assistance David O
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  Visit our and tell us what you think.

• Hi, I have a laptop running Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) SP3. I would like to know which versions of Windows Vista I can upgrade.

  Hello
  I have a laptop running Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) SP3. It is a true copy that came pre-installed with my custom Dell Vostro 1000 (I know... very old...). I would like to know which versions of Windows Vista I can update.

  You can upgrade to Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business or Ultimate.  See the get Windows Vista: upgrade options of page.

• Not able to use my MSN browser windows vista upgrade to sp3

  Original title: windows vista upgrade to sp3

  I want to upgrade Windows Vista sp1 to sp3. Kindly ping me as soon as POSSIBLE because I'm not able to use my MSN browser. I have problems of compatibility with IE 7. Waiting for your quick response.

  Hello

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

  It will also tell you which SP you have installed.

  Then, choose the download of 'bit' OK to use to install 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

  This Information Microsoft can help you resolve problems that you encounter during the installation of Service Packs for Vista.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  See you soon.

• I have win 98se, win xp sp3 and Windows vista 64 bit, I want to share printer files

  I have win 98se, win xp sp3 and Windows vista 64-bit PCs, and I want to share files & printer... printer is connect in xp or 98se, well, what is possible... currently, I've got these between vista and xp, which is available when win 98se involved?

  Two ways are participatory computers in a windows environment, a working group and a _.   You can fill in the blank?

  Virtual private networks have little to do with the domains or working groups.

  I don't think that WIndows 98 can join to a domain.  All versions of WIndows, you mention should be able to participate in a working group, however.

  In my opinion, the best way to share a printer is to use a printer connected to the network

• Satellite Pro L40 - sound after installing Windows XP SP3 driver

  Hello

  I bought the Satellite Pro L40 about 6 months ago and the speed of the laptop is too slow with windows Vista. So I decided to install an old copy of windows XP that I had purchased earlier. I updated the windows SP3 installation before installing the drivers.

  Now, all the drivers have been installed correctly except the audio driver. I downloaded the XP version of the driver on the toshiba site, but it did not work. So I though that maybe the vista version would work, so I downloaded that. But that no longer works.

  Can someone suggest a solution where I can get the audio driver to work? Preferably without having to get the reinstalled windows again.

  Please help me...!

  Thank you

  Hello

  Try to reinstall the driver for sound card for XP; Just go here-> [fo Realtek card its Driver XP | http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/sound-20071120150900.zip]

  Hope this helps :)

  Post edited by: iSkO

• Modem on high definition audio bus HP G60 214 - EM Windows XP SP3.

  Hello!

  I need driver for modem on the bus high definition audio HP G60 214 - EM Windows XP SP3.

  Help me, please.

  Thank you.

  Have you tried the Vista driver to support your laptop and driver page?

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-62609-1 & CC = US & DLC = in & LC = on & os = 2093 & Product = 3879661 & sw_lang =

  Try to install manually if auto installation does not work.

  Otherwise, try the XP drivers from this list... one of them should work...

  http://h20566.www2.HP.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.page/public/KB/search/?spf_p.tpst=kbSearchMain & spf_p.pbp_kbSearchMain_myAction = withResults & javax.portlet.begCacheTok = com.vignette.cachetoken & javax.portlet.endCacheTok = com.vignette.cachetoken #searchResultHead

• Vista SP3?

  A few days ago I noticed that Vista has shown that SP3 installed. I tried to install SP2 (for the 1st time) but the system said: "a newer version of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is already installed." That's all.
  Interesting that Windows Update has not yet said SP2 issue didn't exist. Automatic update is turned off, then set it to notify.
  What am I supposed to do?
  THX.

  Hi Matt. Good news, I'm not the only one with the problem. And it seems easysolving one:
  http://www.Vistax64.com/Windows-updates/229221-SP2-update-problem.html
  http://www.Vistax64.com/Windows-updates/222759-Vista-Business-Service-Pack-3-a.html

  The hexadecimal values of the subkeys "CSDVersion" to the following registry keys should be changed from "300" to "100":
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet00? \Control\Windows
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet00? \Control\Windows

  That's all! Thx for the basic instructions.

• Windows Vista 64 not updated since September 2009! Error. 80070424

  Recently, the research on different forums on the web that this one to try to solve the problem. Can't say I've found a lot of useful information. I tried a number of things like turn off some windows services, a windows program fixit and something to do with the BITS or something and nothing seems to work. I even tried to find the files needed to install manually and no chance and whenever I think I find a link on this maze of a Web site that looks like it could hold the key need you for this page which shows you just a picture of the start menu and the cursor during the update of windows. Not frickin useful! Just see a link to the left of the screen here leading to a thread with someone who has a similar problem and the adviser said he had to see the last 50 lines of the windowsupdate log to know what he is treated so here is mine.

  2010-02-16 22:54:06:816 400 a3c to THE # START # to THE: research updates
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:816 400 a3c to THE #.
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:879 400 AU a3c<## submitted="" ##="" au:="" search="" for="" updates="" [callid="">
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:879 400 70 c Agent *.
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:879 400 70 c Agent * START * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = AutomaticUpdates]
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:879 400 70 c Agent *.
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:879 400 70 c Agent * Online = Yes; Ignore download priority = No
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:879 400 70 c Agent * criteria = "IsInstalled = 0 and DeploymentAction = 'Installation' or IsPresent = 1 and DeploymentAction = 'Uninstall' or IsInstalled = 1 and 'Installation' and = 1 RebootRequired = DeploymentAction or IsInstalled = 0 and DeploymentAction = 'Uninstall' and RebootRequired = 1".
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:879 400 70 c Agent * ServiceID = {7971F918-A847-4430-9279-4A52D1EFE18D} third service
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:879 400 70 c Agent * scope of search = {Machine}
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:910 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:06:910 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:019 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:019 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:035 70 400 c Agent looking for updates auth cab for 7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d to http://download.windowsupdate.com/v9/microsoftupdate/redir/muauth.cab service
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:035 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\authcab.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:035 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:144 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\authcab.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:144 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:144 400 70 c installation verification agent SelfUpdate
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:144 400 70 c version of configuration Client: Core: 7.4.7600.226 to the: 7.4.7600.226
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:144 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:159 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:284 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-B170-9A65BC822C77\muv4wuredir.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:284 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:284 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\SelfUpdate\wuident.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:284 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:409 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\SelfUpdate\wuident.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:409 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:425 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\SelfUpdate\wsus3setup.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:425 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:534 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\SelfUpdate\wsus3setup.cab:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:534 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 70 400 c Setup determine whether a new configuration manager should be downloaded
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c Misc validation signature for C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\SelfUpdate\Handler\WuSetupV.exe:
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 HP. Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 70 400 c Setup Manager SelfUpdate unnecessary update: current version: 7.4.7600.226, required version: 7.4.7600.226
  2010-02-16 70 c of the 22:54:07:596 400 applicability evaluation setup of the installation package ' ActiveX-SelfUpdate-WUClient ~ 31bf3856ad364e35 ~ amd64 ~ ~ 7.4.7600.226;
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 70 400 c installation caveat: Cbs StartSession, error = 0 x 80070424
  2010-02-16 400 70 c Setup FATAL 22:54:07:596: evaluation of the applicability for installation package "WUClient-SelfUpdate-ActiveX ~ 31bf3856ad364e35 ~ amd64 ~ ~ 7.4.7600.226 ' has failed, error = 0 x 80070424
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c Setup FATAL: SelfUpdate check failed, err = 0 x 80070424
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c Agent * WARNING: jump scan, automatic update control returned 0 x 80070424
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c Agent * WARNING: exit code = 0 x 80070424
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c Agent *.
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c Agent * END * Agent: finding updates [CallerId = AutomaticUpdates]
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c Agent *.
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c Agent WARNING: customer WU didn't search for the update with error 0 x 80070424
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 4e0 to THE > # RETURN # to THE: research updates [CallId = {76AF99BB-3F70-46E8-9180-7E0BD7D54F23}]
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c report REPORT EVENT: 2010-02-16 22:54:02:916 - 0000 1 148 101 {605140C6-47FB-48CB-B322-CFED0EA56312} {61CA813A-7585-442E-A66B-B0D15CE6BDC0} 1 80070424 SelfUpdate software failure synchronization Client Windows Update not found with error 0 x 80070424.
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 4e0 to # WARNING: reminder of search failed, result = 0 x 80070424
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 4e0 to # WARNING: could not find updates with error code 80070424
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 4e0 to THE #.
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c report REPORT EVENT: 2010-02-16 22:54:05:896 - 0000 1 148 101 {747E212B-AF9E-4590-899F-3F645F7FBF9F} {61CA813A-7585-442E-A66B-B0D15CE6BDC0} 1 80070424 SelfUpdate software failure synchronization Client Windows Update not found with error 0 x 80070424.
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 4e0 to # END # in THE: research updates [CallId = {76AF99BB-3F70-46E8-9180-7E0BD7D54F23}]
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 4e0 to THE #.
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 70 c report REPORT EVENT: 2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 - 0000 1 148 101 {A4191F06-328C-4445-855C-10E80B9BB678} {61CA813A-7585-442E-A66B-B0D15CE6BDC0} 1 80070424 SelfUpdate software failure synchronization Client Windows Update not found with error 0 x 80070424.
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 4e0 to THE timeout parameter next detection at 2010-02-17 03:54:07
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:596 400 4e0 phase of installation to THE adjustment to THE planned for 2010-02-17 03:00
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:612 70 400 c report CWERReporter::HandleEvents - WER report upload completed with status 0 x 8
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:612 400 70 c report WER report sent: 7.4.7600.226 0 x 80070424 61CA813A-7585-442E-A66B-B0D15CE6BDC0 Scan 101 unmanaged
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:627 70 400 c report CWERReporter::HandleEvents - WER report upload completed with status 0 x 8
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:627 400 70 c report WER report sent: 7.4.7600.226 0 x 80070424 61CA813A-7585-442E-A66B-B0D15CE6BDC0 Scan 101 unmanaged
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:643 70 400 c report CWERReporter::HandleEvents - WER report upload completed with status 0 x 8
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:643 400 70 c report WER report sent: 7.4.7600.226 0 x 80070424 61CA813A-7585-442E-A66B-B0D15CE6BDC0 Scan 101 unmanaged
  2010-02-16 22:54:07:643 400 70 c report CWERReporter finish event management. (00000000)

  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 Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista#section_3

  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

  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

  ~ 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 Vista crashes due to the update of windows

  I just reinstalled Windows Vista 32 bit on my Lenovo PC after experiencing problems due to a virus. However, during the execution of that Windows update, I started noticing problems because my computer would freeze randomly. Neither the mouse nor keyboard would allow me an entry stop properly or to restart the computer, so I had to cut the power, whenever this happens. on the way back - turn on the computer, I noticed that the operating system is trying to update something and fails or succeeds every time. I know not why this problem occurs because I have a decent amount of DDR2 RAM (2 GB) and have even stopped to try to alleviate the problem of automatic updates.

  could someone please tell me what I could do to solve this problem, I try to install service pack 2 and see if this corrects the problem even though I have my doubts, it will be

  If you have backed up your data, format your hard drive, and then a clean installed Vista, STOP READING HERE and reply to this message.

  ==============================================

  Backup of personal data (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then do a format and clean install of Windows.  Please note that another repair facility (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista#section_3

  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 a network otherwise and before using a USB key 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

  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

  ~ 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 Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330) Error Details: Code C0000005

  Hello

  It has been moving my mind for days, and for this reason, I have to reinstall Windows 3 times in the past week.

  All I want to do is to install updates to SP2. This making, so made my computer crash due to updates do not.

  I have 32 Failed updates in my journal.

  I have this error when you try to install Service Pack 1

  Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (KB936330) Error Details: Code C0000005

  I have googled this error with no luck and few answers on how to repair this error. It is a necessity for me to install Service Pack 2

  on my work related and personal computer use. and I can't seem to find it.

  If anyone has answers as in why this error occurs, PLEASE let me know.

  NOTE *.

  I do not check my hotmail account. If you want to send me an email with the help, my email address is * address email is removed from the privacy *.

  Thank you in advance for the answer or resolution

  I do not have anti virus on my computer programs...

  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 Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "ofhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  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

  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/vistarepair/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