xp sp2 and xp sp 3

tried to load first xp sp2 and it keeps having problems withj the reboot it
defaults to the safe mode and following instructions that is the last item
down loaded i delete it. i had xp sp 3 one time without xp sp 2 but the
system refrose and had to reinstall xp home again new. no luck in
reinstalling xp sp 2 or xp sp 3. what is need to correct my system to be
able to load turfo tax cd from home for year 08. time is running very short.

Error message after you upgrade a computer that uses a processor other than
an Intel processor to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or to Windows XP Service
Pack 3: "STOP: 0x0000007E":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953356

HOW TO get WinXP SP1 fully patched:

1. Download & save the installer for WinXP SP3 to your desktop:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...8-1e1555d4f3d4

[Yes, you can skip WinXP SP2 altogether.]

2. Read & heed:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

3. Logged in as Administrator, if necessary, double-click on the saved file
to install WinXP SP3. Follow all prompts; be patient, and reboot twice when
the install completes.

4. Do Resolution Method 2 here (trust me):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

5. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Install any required software
then click on CONTINUE | Select CUSTOM and scan | Install any critical
security updates offered. Again, follow all prompts.

[I do NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update.]

6. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled; cf.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

Additional References:

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...r/default.mspx

Learn how to protect your PC by taking three simple steps
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...6-602954130D38
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
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emptyhouse wrote:
> tried to load first xp sp2 and it keeps having problems withj the reboot
> it
> defaults to the safe mode and following instructions that is the last item
> down loaded i delete it. i had xp sp 3 one time without xp sp 2 but the
> system refrose and had to reinstall xp home again new. no luck in
> reinstalling xp sp 2 or xp sp 3. what is need to correct my system to be
> able to load turfo tax cd from home for year 08. time is running very
> short.