service pack update for win XP

[KillerDesigns]

hi,

i had to reinstall win-xp due to memory (ram) failure, as all the files became
corrrupted. now, that i have reinstalled win-xp, i need to update it sp-x?
fixes. i have already installed sp1. do I need to install sp2 then sp3 or
can i jump to
sp3 and forget about sp2? also, can i download these, sp2/3 from microsoft.com
website?

thanks for reply/s.

s

 

[Bruce Hagen]

hi,

i had to reinstall win-xp due to memory (ram) failure, as all the files
became
corrrupted. now, that i have reinstalled win-xp, i need to update it
sp-x?
fixes. i have already installed sp1. do I need to install sp2 then sp3 or
can i jump to
sp3 and forget about sp2? also, can i download these, sp2/3 from
microsoft.com
website?

thanks for reply/s.

s

You need a minimum of Service Pack *1A* to jump right to SP3.

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

Download Windows XP Service Pack 3 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support for Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gpr

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

You can skip straight to SP3.

1. Download & save to your desktop:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4

2. Read & heed:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.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*.

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

5. Go to Windows Update | 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

Addtional 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/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/computer/default.mspx

Learn how to protect your PC by taking three simple steps
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3AD23728-4973-4DA5-9836-602954130D38

 

[Plato]

i had to reinstall win-xp due to memory (ram) failure, as all the files became
corrrupted. now, that i have reinstalled win-xp, i need to update it sp-x?
fixes. i have already installed sp1. do I need to install sp2 then sp3 or
can i jump to
sp3 and forget about sp2? also, can i download these, sp2/3 from microsoft.com
website?

updates are cumulative