Adaptive software not working since August Updates installed

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This happens all too often with the Updates...is this SR3?? I avoided it as
long as possible. My ZoomText won't work now, nor Dragon, and for me to
'fix' it in nigh unto impossible - I can't see what is being typed ...

Why does this happen to us?
 
*~~Laughingstar~~* said:
This happens all too often with the Updates...is this SR3?? I avoided it
as long as possible. My ZoomText won't work now, nor Dragon, and for me to
'fix' it in nigh unto impossible - I can't see what is being typed ...

Why does this happen to us?
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If SP3 was downloaded with an anti-virus, or anti-spyware, program running,
you may have a bad installation.

From: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

* If the configuration of your antivirus software prevents certain system
files from being changed, SP3 installation might fail. Try temporarily
disabling your antivirus software. You can usually do this by right-clicking
your antivirus program icon (which typically appears in the bottom
right-hand corner of the computer screen) and clicking Disable.

* If you disable your antivirus software before you install the service
pack, be sure that you are aware of the risks involved, and be sure to
enable it after the service pack is installed.

Remove SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, reboot and download and install it
again. Before you do, turn off your anti-virus and any anti-spyware programs
such as Windows Defender. If you use a third party firewall, disable it and
turn on the Windows Firewall in the Control Panel for the installation. Once
SP3 is in and working, you can enable the third party firewall and turn of
the Windows Firewall. Do not keep both running.

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/950717

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

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm
 
no it was turned off ...

Bruce Hagen said:
If SP3 was downloaded with an anti-virus, or anti-spyware, program
running, you may have a bad installation.

From: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

* If the configuration of your antivirus software prevents certain system
files from being changed, SP3 installation might fail. Try temporarily
disabling your antivirus software. You can usually do this by
right-clicking your antivirus program icon (which typically appears in the
bottom right-hand corner of the computer screen) and clicking Disable.

* If you disable your antivirus software before you install the service
pack, be sure that you are aware of the risks involved, and be sure to
enable it after the service pack is installed.

Remove SP3 via Add/Remove Programs, reboot and download and install it
again. Before you do, turn off your anti-virus and any anti-spyware
programs such as Windows Defender. If you use a third party firewall,
disable it and turn on the Windows Firewall in the Control Panel for the
installation. Once SP3 is in and working, you can enable the third party
firewall and turn of the Windows Firewall. Do not keep both running.

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/950717

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

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA
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And if you remove SP3 and reboot, do the other programs work now? If so,
then see the first two links I previously provided. Then download SP3 and
/save/ it to your hard drive. Close all other programs including your
anti-virus and any spyware programs you may have and then install it.

Download Windows XP Service Pack 3 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA
 
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