SP3 on CD Questions

Hi Everyone,

I am about to re-install Windows XP Professional on my computer. I went
ahead and ordered the Windows XP SP 3 CD-Rom from Microsoft, and it has
arrived.

My questions are:

Will the Windows XP SP 3 CD that Microsoft sent me also contain SP1 and SP2,
or do
these older service packs still have to be downloaded and installed
separately from the internet?

If I use the Windows XP SP 3 CD, will I be forced to install Internet
Explorer 7, or like in the “Windows Update� website, is there a box I can
uncheck to not install IE7 and just stay with IE6? The reason I ask this is
that I do not like IE7 (tried it when it first came out) and would much
rather just stick with IE6.

Thanks so much for your help in answering my questions.

Best Wishes,
Brian

On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 23:58:01 -0800, Brian H. wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am about to re-install Windows XP Professional on my computer. I went
> ahead and ordered the Windows XP SP 3 CD-Rom from Microsoft, and it has
> arrived.
> My questions are:
> Will the Windows XP SP 3 CD that Microsoft sent me also contain SP1 and SP2,
> or do these older service packs still have to be downloaded and installed
> separately from the internet?

Yes, the SP3 upgrade package contains both.

> If I use the Windows XP SP 3 CD, will I be forced to install Internet
> Explorer 7,

No, you won't be forced downloading/installing IE7

> or like in the ´Windows Update¡ website, is there a box I can
> uncheck to not install IE7 and just stay with IE6?

Yes, you can do this.

> The reason I ask this is that I do not like IE7 (tried it when it first
> came out) and would much rather just stick with IE6.

IE7 is better and safer (and IE8 is in the pipeline)! Give it another try
and do some serious reading *prior* installing both SP3 and IE7.

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

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Information about Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

Service Pack 3 Resource Page
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx

Read this before installing IE7:
Sandi's Installation Tips: 1 thru 8, 10 and 11, note 12 that's it.
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

Do not use Automatic/Windows Update for downloading/installing IE7!

Use this link instead:
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

Save the program to your desktop then install.

Activate Windows Update after installing IE7 to download/install pertinent
updates offered, including Root Certificates updates.

How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177

To uninstall IE 7 (which returns you to IE 6) follow these directions:

Start, Settings, Control Panel then click Add or Remove Programs, locate
IE7 and uninstall it.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
....and...
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

If you upgraded to IE 7 *before* you applied SP3, you'll have to uninstall
SP3 first.

Good luck

Your PC must be at least SP1 or SP2 level as SP3 will not
install on XP Gold. So if your Windows XP is the original
(without any service packs) CD, then after installing XP
install SP1 or SP2 (no need to install both) and then install
SP3.

If you have a Dial-up connection you can avoid
downloading SP2 by creating a "Slipstreamed" CD
that is created by using your "Gold" CD and the
SP3 CD.

You then use the Slipstreamed CD to install XP.
Need help on creating a slipstreamed CD, post back.

IE7 is not part of SP3.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"Brian H." <> wrote in message
newsB8EB3BE-B51E-4345-BB91-...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am about to re-install Windows XP Professional on my computer. I went
> ahead and ordered the Windows XP SP 3 CD-Rom from Microsoft, and it has
> arrived.
>
> My questions are:
>
> Will the Windows XP SP 3 CD that Microsoft sent me also contain SP1 and
> SP2,
> or do
> these older service packs still have to be downloaded and installed
> separately from the internet?
>
> If I use the Windows XP SP 3 CD, will I be forced to install Internet
> Explorer 7, or like in the "Windows Update" website, is there a box I can
> uncheck to not install IE7 and just stay with IE6? The reason I ask this
> is
> that I do not like IE7 (tried it when it first came out) and would much
> rather just stick with IE6.
>
> Thanks so much for your help in answering my questions.
>
> Best Wishes,
> Brian
>

"JS" <@> wrote in message news:OSh#...
> Your PC must be at least SP1 or SP2 level as SP3 will not
> install on XP Gold. So if your Windows XP is the original
> (without any service packs) CD, then after installing XP
> install SP1 or SP2 (no need to install both) and then install
> SP3.
>
He is running xp pro and you can install sp3 without having any of the other
service packs, I have done this on computers that did not have any service
paks on it.

robin

You will have to have WinXP SP1 or SP2 installed to be able to install SP3,
Brian.

IE7 is not included in SP3, whether you install it from the CD or Windows
Update.

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3) and *only until* 14 Apr-09.
Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
"Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Brian H. wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am about to re-install Windows XP Professional on my computer. I went
> ahead and ordered the Windows XP SP 3 CD-Rom from Microsoft, and it has
> arrived.
>
> My questions are:
>
> Will the Windows XP SP 3 CD that Microsoft sent me also contain SP1 and
> SP2,
> or do
> these older service packs still have to be downloaded and installed
> separately from the internet?
>
> If I use the Windows XP SP 3 CD, will I be forced to install Internet
> Explorer 7, or like in the “Windows Update� website, is there a box I can
> uncheck to not install IE7 and just stay with IE6? The reason I ask this
> is
> that I do not like IE7 (tried it when it first came out) and would much
> rather just stick with IE6.
>
> Thanks so much for your help in answering my questions.
>
> Best Wishes,
> Brian

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> You will have to have WinXP SP1 or SP2 installed to be able to install SP3,
> Brian.
>
> IE7 is not included in SP3, whether you install it from the CD or Windows
> Update.
>
> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>
> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3) and *only until* 14 Apr-09.
> Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
> "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Brian H. wrote:
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I am about to re-install Windows XP Professional on my computer. I went
> > ahead and ordered the Windows XP SP 3 CD-Rom from Microsoft, and it has
> > arrived.
> >
> > My questions are:
> >
> > Will the Windows XP SP 3 CD that Microsoft sent me also contain SP1 and
> > SP2,
> > or do
> > these older service packs still have to be downloaded and installed
> > separately from the internet?
> >
> > If I use the Windows XP SP 3 CD, will I be forced to install Internet
> > Explorer 7, or like in the “Windows Update� website, is there a box I can
> > uncheck to not install IE7 and just stay with IE6? The reason I ask this
> > is
> > that I do not like IE7 (tried it when it first came out) and would much
> > rather just stick with IE6.
> >
> > Thanks so much for your help in answering my questions.
> >
> > Best Wishes,
> > Brian
>
>