Oldtimer wrote:
> What is the problem with SP3????
None. Works fine here.
> SP3 won't install, I have XP Media System 2002 w/sp2. I had to go
> to a restore point to be able to use my computer.
Ah - Windows Media Center Edition 2002. Did you read up before installing a
major service pack?
> How to get full protection for my computer without having to
> install SP3?
Never connect it to the Internet.
But seriously... Your system will be supported with SP2 by Microsoft for a
while - meaning that other than SP3 itself - the other updates released (for
some time) will install upon your SP2'd system just fine. Sooner or later
you will need SP3 to get further updates.
If you use common sense, have an updated AV software, do not visit
questionable web pages, do not open attachments in emails and have not only
the Windows XP SP2 firewall turned on but perhaps even a DSL/Cable router
(NAT) between you and the Internet - you'll probably be fine.
> My computers security is at risk.
> I have Windows Live One Care. Tune-up was done and SP3 installation
> required to have full protection for my computer from One Care.
> One Care says it is an operating system problem.
> In the mean time what do I do about security?????
See above....
However - see below and research up on how to get Windows XP SP3 installed
on your system...
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
Key things to note:
Internet Explorer:
"If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot uninstall
Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows XP
SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP SP3,
uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002:
"If you install Windows XP SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2002 with SP1, Windows XP Media Center Edition may malfunction. To
avoid this, install Windows XP SP2 before you install Windows XP SP3. If
this issue has already occurred, uninstall Windows XP SP3, install Windows
XP SP2, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
It seems some people are unable to get further updates after installing
SP3... Seems some have experienced a symptom similar to doing a repair
installation on Windows XP - and the same fix seems to work for them for
that...
Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Some people experience an "endless reboot" issue...
From PA Bear [MS MVP]:
Workarounds:
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesp...ng-xp-sp3.aspx
[NB: The above has been updated many times and now includes "a small tool
that will detect the IntelPPM problem and mitigate it before installing
[WinXP SP3]."
1. Boot into Safe Mode and rename INTELPMM.SYS to INTELPMM.OLD.
2. After booting into Safe Mode:
Start --> Run --> (copy/paste)
sc config intelppm start= disabled
--> OK --> Reboot into normal (Windows) mode.
Other references include:
..
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?p=187790#p187790
..
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesp...ng-xp-sp3.aspx
..
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05...boots_crashes/
..
http://www.computerworld.com/action/...icleId=9084418
.. You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to Windows
XP Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer
(Revised 06 May-08)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372
A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
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Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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