69 updates

Hello

I have just done a clean install of my xp home edition sp1a and i have 69
updates to install , do i have to get the updates before i install my sp2
(cd-rom)? If so can i get them all at once or do i get 3or 4 at a time?
Thanks
larry
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Install SP2 first, Larry.
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larry wrote:
> Hello
>
> I have just done a clean install of my xp home edition sp1a and i have
> 69
> updates to install , do i have to get the updates before i install my sp2
> (cd-rom)? If so can i get them all at once or do i get 3or 4 at a time?
> Thanks
> larry

larry wrote:
> Hello
>
> I have just done a clean install of my xp home edition sp1a and i
> have 69 updates to install , do i have to get the updates before i
> install my sp2 (cd-rom)? If so can i get them all at once or do i
> get 3or 4 at a time? Thanks
> larry

Install SP2 first. That way you skip having to do the 1A to 2 hot fixes.
Then if it were me I'd just let autoupdate do the rest automatically. Some
things have to be done before others, etc., and the auto update will make
all that go smoothly.

HTH
Pop`

No, you can install SP2 before you install the updates. At least, I did and
had no problems. In fact it makes it a little easier, as you don't need to
turn off your spyware protection and firewall before doing it.

"larry" wrote:

> Hello
>
> I have just done a clean install of my xp home edition sp1a and i have 69
> updates to install , do i have to get the updates before i install my sp2
> (cd-rom)? If so can i get them all at once or do i get 3or 4 at a time?
> Thanks
> larry
> --
>
> Aspire X-Superalien 500W
> Asus P4c800E Deluxe
> Intel P-4 800 3.0G 1mb cache
> Crucial 2x 512MB DDR400
> 2x WD 80GB Sata 150 7200rpm 8M
> Ati Radeon 9800XT 256MB
> Audigy 2ZS
> Windows XP , home
>

Poprivet , PA Bear and PB&J

Thanks for all the help , this old man sure does appreciate it. Right
after i done a clean install of my xp sp1a i installed sp2 off my sp2 cd-rom
and the computer would not boot so i done another clean install , so i am a
little scared to try and install sp2 again. Should i go ahead and try or is
sp1a good enough?
--

Aspire X-Superalien 500W
Asus P4c800E Deluxe
Intel P-4 800 3.0G 1mb cache
Crucial 2x 512MB DDR400
2x WD 80GB Sata 150 7200rpm 8M
Ati Radeon 9800XT 256MB
Audigy 2ZS
Windows XP , home



"PB&J" wrote:

> No, you can install SP2 before you install the updates. At least, I did and
> had no problems. In fact it makes it a little easier, as you don't need to
> turn off your spyware protection and firewall before doing it.
>
> "larry" wrote:
>
> > Hello
> >
> > I have just done a clean install of my xp home edition sp1a and i have 69
> > updates to install , do i have to get the updates before i install my sp2
> > (cd-rom)? If so can i get them all at once or do i get 3or 4 at a time?
> > Thanks
> > larry
> > --
> >
> > Aspire X-Superalien 500W
> > Asus P4c800E Deluxe
> > Intel P-4 800 3.0G 1mb cache
> > Crucial 2x 512MB DDR400
> > 2x WD 80GB Sata 150 7200rpm 8M
> > Ati Radeon 9800XT 256MB
> > Audigy 2ZS
> > Windows XP , home
> >

SP1a is /not/ good enough.

1. Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your HijackThis
log to an appropriate forum.

Check for Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis (http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip)
is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove
any hijackware/spyware.

**Post your HijackThis log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or
other appropriate forum for expert analysis, not here.**

2. Do not install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a clean bill
of health.

3. Also see:

What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx

Installing SP2 Step-by-Step
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthowto

Troubleshooting Your Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insttshoot

WinXP SP2 FAQ: What to do after installing SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default...xpsp2installed

Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

WinXP SP2-specific Page (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

larry wrote:
> Poprivet , PA Bear and PB&J
>
> Thanks for all the help , this old man sure does appreciate it. Right
> after i done a clean install of my xp sp1a i installed sp2 off my sp2
> cd-rom
> and the computer would not boot so i done another clean install , so i am
> a
> little scared to try and install sp2 again. Should i go ahead and try or
> is
> sp1a good enough?
>
>> No, you can install SP2 before you install the updates. At least, I did
>> and
>> had no problems. In fact it makes it a little easier, as you don't need
>> to
>> turn off your spyware protection and firewall before doing it.
>>
>> "larry" wrote:
>>
>>> Hello
>>>
>>> I have just done a clean install of my xp home edition sp1a and i
>>> have
>>> 69 updates to install , do i have to get the updates before i install
>>> my
>>> sp2 (cd-rom)? If so can i get them all at once or do i get 3or 4 at a
>>> time? Thanks
>>> larry
>>> --
>>>
>>> Aspire X-Superalien 500W
>>> Asus P4c800E Deluxe
>>> Intel P-4 800 3.0G 1mb cache
>>> Crucial 2x 512MB DDR400
>>> 2x WD 80GB Sata 150 7200rpm 8M
>>> Ati Radeon 9800XT 256MB
>>> Audigy 2ZS
>>> Windows XP , home