Stop Service Pack 3

[timO']

Although I think Window updates are a good thing, I've been getting a
pop-up for quite a while reminding me to install this update.
I trhink I tried once; it couldn't do it for some reason; I read up on
it and decided I didn't want it anyway, but the reminders continue and
I would like to stop this particular download and reminder.

comments and recommendations are welcomed!

 

[Big_Al]

timO' said this on 1/10/2009 8:51 AM:

Although I think Window updates are a good thing, I've been getting a
pop-up for quite a while reminding me to install this update.
I trhink I tried once; it couldn't do it for some reason; I read up on
it and decided I didn't want it anyway, but the reminders continue and
I would like to stop this particular download and reminder.

comments and recommendations are welcomed!

My comment: There is nothing wrong with it. I've installed it on all
of my PCs, AMD and Intel and no issue, but I did do backups in case.
SP3 does not just include SP2 updates you know, there are a lot of other
fixes to the system that are not released to SP2 via WAU. So you might
consider loading SP3.

Recommendation: You can open the windows update manually, go into
custom, let it list the updates, expand SP3, and there should be a check
box to turn off notification. Other than you wanting to install some
program or update of another sort that demands SP3, you should be fine.

 

[timO']

timO' said this on 1/10/2009 8:51 AM:



My comment: There is nothing wrong with it.   I've installed it on all
of my PCs, AMD and Intel and no issue, but I did do backups in case.
SP3 does not just include SP2 updates you know, there are a lot of other
fixes to the system that are not released to SP2 via WAU.   So you might
consider loading SP3.

Recommendation:  You can open the windows update manually, go into
custom, let it list the updates, expand SP3, and there should be a check
box to turn off notification.     Other than you wanting to install some
program or update of another sort that demands SP3, you should be fine.

I failed to mention that I already have sp2.
There is a lot of negative stuff re sp3 on google

I'll look into Wupdates and check it out
Thankyou for your informative and thoughtful reply

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Although I think Window updates are a good thing, I've been getting
a pop-up for quite a while reminding me to install this update.
I trhink I tried once; it couldn't do it for some reason; I read up
on it and decided I didn't want it anyway, but the reminders
continue and I would like to stop this particular download and
reminder.

comments and recommendations are welcomed!

You can stop the pop-up by merely turning off the automatic updates and
manually checking for updates at least after the second Tuesday of each
month at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ - thereby actually controlling
your own computer that much more.

In this case - 'reading up on it' and just going by the opinions given -
that's not a good measure IMO. Although I almost always read the reviews on
things all over the Internet before jumping in/buying/whatever - I learned
long ago that *I* am the only one that can decide whether or not something
is right for me - and then i have to live with the results.

In the case of Windows XP SP3 - those having trouble with it post their
troubles, those whom it worked for - what do they get for posting "No
problems here" --> although their are many examples of that. Actually -
there are very few actual trouble spots as they all start to center around
the same thing, "Something is wrong with the system you are trying to
install it on and SP3 won't work on it because of that - you really should
fix what is wrong instead of turning a blind eye to it." For one example of
'very little trouble' --> me. Thousands of installations of SP3 by now -
and I have only (personally) seen a few issues - none were show-stoppers for
me.

Doesn't have to be a show-stopper for anyone.

If most people would follow best-practices (or some semblance of them) with
computing anyway - there would only be a few unique issues. (HP with an AMD
processor and the original "from the manufacturer" install, some malware
infestations, maybe being unable to get furthr updates after installing
SP3... and really - that is all I can think of off-hand that would fit
that.)

First - my short version:

With proper preparation - you are unlikely to have problems - and if you
have been performing proper maintenance all along - even if you do - you are
only out a short period of time (restoring from the backup/drive image you
made wisely before diving in...)

A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

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

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

Suggestions:

1) Download the full SP3 installation file and/or burn the ISO download to
CD.
2) Ensure (as well as plausible) you have no spyware/malware by doing a full
scan with SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes.
3) CHKDSK
4) Defragment
5) Ensure your hardware drivers are up to date (from the hardware
manufacturer's respective web pages.)
6) Reboot right before you try to install SP3.
7) Disconnect from the internet before installing (physically.)
8) Disable your antivirus and antispyware applications when you are about to
install SP3.

Some (if not all) of that is covered in the above links.



Now the longer version:
(repeats some of the links...)

Like it or not - Windows XP SP3 is something that you probably should
install if...

- You are currently running Windows XP (32bit).
- You care about keeping your machine current and running its best.
- You wish to continue running Windows XP for some indeterminate time into
the future.
- You want to free support if you have any trouble installing it (SP3 that
is.)

Service Pack 3 is mostly all of the updates released after SP2 and until the
release of SP3. You may think to yourself that you have been keeping your
PC updated - so you probably have all those updates - fact is, you'd be
incorrect. You may have all the publically released ones, but SP3 contains
1179 previously released updates - guaranteed you do not have them all
installed without it. ;-)

Most of the issues people have had with SP3 have to do with their particular
configuration or a problem caused by a third party change/mis-configuration
on their system - and almost all have a relatively simple fix.

Before starting, know where you can get help:

A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*
until April 2009...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

Other than "Automatic Updates" or the Windows Update web page - how can you
get SP3?

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for
IT Professionals and Developers (works just as well for you.)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en


Do a little reading - to ensure you are ready...
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.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/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/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."


Did all that and have some issues you believe might be related to SP3?
Check these out:

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...

Workarounds:
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-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:
1. http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?p=187790#p187790
2.http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
3. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/windows_xp_sp3_reboots_crashes/
4.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9084418
5. 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

Some people have gotten an "Access Denied" message when trying to install
SP3... I suggest going straight to the third method of this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

Beyond that - some simple maintenance might be needed - like installing the
latest hardware drivers from your hardware vendors...

Good luck to you! You shouldn't need it, however, with just a little
planning. ;-)

 

[Big_Al]

timO' said this on 1/10/2009 10:47 AM:

I failed to mention that I already have sp2.
There is a lot of negative stuff re sp3 on google

I'll look into Wupdates and check it out
Thankyou for your informative and thoughtful reply

Yes, there is a lot of negative about SP3. But for the whole, I think
its not the fault of MS, more the combination of 3rd party software the
user puts in his machine and MS cannot account for all those
possibilities.

The ultimate safe step is to make an image backup with something like
Acronis True Image Home and be ready to restore if hell breaks loose.

 

[Twayne]

Although I think Window updates are a good thing, I've been getting
a pop-up for quite a while reminding me to install this update.
I trhink I tried once; it couldn't do it for some reason; I read up
on it and decided I didn't want it anyway, but the reminders
continue and I would like to stop this particular download and
reminder.

comments and recommendations are welcomed!

You can stop the pop-up by merely turning off the automatic updates
and manually checking for updates at least after the second Tuesday
of each month at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ - thereby
actually controlling your own computer that much more.

In this case - 'reading up on it' and just going by the opinions
given - that's not a good measure IMO. Although I almost always read
the reviews on things all over the Internet before jumping
in/buying/whatever - I learned long ago that *I* am the only one that
can decide whether or not something is right for me - and then i have
to live with the results.
In the case of Windows XP SP3 - those having trouble with it post
their troubles, those whom it worked for - what do they get for
posting "No problems here" --> although their are many examples of
that. Actually - there are very few actual trouble spots as they all
start to center around the same thing, "Something is wrong with the
system you are trying to install it on and SP3 won't work on it
because of that - you really should fix what is wrong instead of
turning a blind eye to it." For one example of 'very little trouble'
--> me. Thousands of installations of SP3 by now - and I have only
(personally) seen a few issues - none were show-stoppers for me.

Doesn't have to be a show-stopper for anyone.

If most people would follow best-practices (or some semblance of
them) with computing anyway - there would only be a few unique
issues. (HP with an AMD processor and the original "from the
manufacturer" install, some malware infestations, maybe being unable
to get furthr updates after installing SP3... and really - that is
all I can think of off-hand that would fit that.)

First - my short version:

With proper preparation - you are unlikely to have problems - and if
you have been performing proper maintenance all along - even if you
do - you are only out a short period of time (restoring from the
backup/drive image you made wisely before diving in...)

A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from
Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

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

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

Suggestions:

1) Download the full SP3 installation file and/or burn the ISO
download to CD.
2) Ensure (as well as plausible) you have no spyware/malware by doing
a full scan with SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes.
3) CHKDSK
4) Defragment
5) Ensure your hardware drivers are up to date (from the hardware
manufacturer's respective web pages.)
6) Reboot right before you try to install SP3.
7) Disconnect from the internet before installing (physically.)
8) Disable your antivirus and antispyware applications when you are
about to install SP3.

Some (if not all) of that is covered in the above links.



Now the longer version:
(repeats some of the links...)

Like it or not - Windows XP SP3 is something that you probably should
install if...

- You are currently running Windows XP (32bit).
- You care about keeping your machine current and running its best.
- You wish to continue running Windows XP for some indeterminate time
into the future.
- You want to free support if you have any trouble installing it (SP3
that is.)

Service Pack 3 is mostly all of the updates released after SP2 and
until the release of SP3. You may think to yourself that you have
been keeping your PC updated - so you probably have all those updates
- fact is, you'd be incorrect. You may have all the publically
released ones, but SP3 contains 1179 previously released updates -
guaranteed you do not have them all installed without it. ;-)

Most of the issues people have had with SP3 have to do with their
particular configuration or a problem caused by a third party
change/mis-configuration on their system - and almost all have a
relatively simple fix.
Before starting, know where you can get help:

A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from
Microsoft* until April 2009...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

Other than "Automatic Updates" or the Windows Update web page - how
can you get SP3?

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for
IT Professionals and Developers (works just as well for you.)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en


Do a little reading - to ensure you are ready...
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.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/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/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."

Did all that and have some issues you believe might be related to SP3?
Check these out:

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...

Workarounds:
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-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:
1. http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?p=187790#p187790
2.http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
3.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/windows_xp_sp3_reboots_crashes/
4.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9084418
5. 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

Some people have gotten an "Access Denied" message when trying to
install SP3... I suggest going straight to the third method of this
article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

Beyond that - some simple maintenance might be needed - like
installing the latest hardware drivers from your hardware vendors...

Good luck to you! You shouldn't need it, however, with just a little
planning. ;-)

Excellent article Shenan; a great collection of data clearly presented.

Twaye

 

[timO']

You can stop the pop-up by merely turning off the automatic updates
and manually checking for updates at least after the second Tuesday
of each month athttp://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/- thereby
actually controlling your own computer that much more.

In this case - 'reading up on it' and just going by the opinions
given - that's not a good measure IMO.  Although I almost always read
the reviews on things all over the Internet before jumping
in/buying/whatever - I learned long ago that *I* am the only one that
can decide whether or not something is right for me - and then i have
to live with the results.
In the case of Windows XP SP3 - those having trouble with it post
their troubles, those whom it worked for - what do they get for
posting "No problems here" --> although their are many examples of
that.  Actually - there are very few actual trouble spots as they all
start to center around the same thing, "Something is wrong with the
system you are trying to install it on and SP3 won't work on it
because of that - you really should fix what is wrong instead of
turning a blind eye to it."  For one example of 'very little trouble'
--> me.  Thousands of installations of SP3 by now - and I have only
(personally) seen a few issues - none were show-stoppers for me.

Doesn't have to be a show-stopper for anyone.

If most people would follow best-practices (or some semblance of
them) with computing anyway - there would only be a few unique
issues.  (HP with an AMD processor and the original "from the
manufacturer" install, some malware infestations, maybe being unable
to get furthr updates after installing SP3... and really - that is
all I can think of off-hand that would fit that.)

First - my short version:

With proper preparation - you are unlikely to have problems - and if
you have been performing proper maintenance all along - even if you
do - you are only out a short period of time (restoring from the
backup/drive image you made wisely before diving in...)

A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from
Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gpr...

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp...

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

1) Download the full SP3 installation file and/or burn the ISO
   download to CD.
2) Ensure (as well as plausible) you have no spyware/malware by doing
   a full scan with SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes.
3) CHKDSK
4) Defragment
5) Ensure your hardware drivers are up to date (from the hardware
   manufacturer's respective web pages.)
6) Reboot right before you try to install SP3.
7) Disconnect from the internet before installing (physically.)
8) Disable your antivirus and antispyware applications when you are
    about to install SP3.

Some (if not all) of that is covered in the above links.

Now the longer version:
(repeats some of the links...)

Like it or not - Windows XP SP3 is something that you probably should
install if...

- You are currently running Windows XP (32bit).
- You care about keeping your machine current and running its best.
- You wish to continue running Windows XP for some indeterminate time
 into the future.
- You want to free support if you have any trouble installing it (SP3
 that is.)

Service Pack 3 is mostly all of the updates released after SP2 and
until the release of SP3.  You may think to yourself that you have
been keeping your PC updated - so you probably have all those updates
- fact is, you'd be incorrect.  You may have all the publically
released ones, but SP3 contains 1179 previously released updates -
guaranteed you do not have them all installed without it. ;-)

Most of the issues people have had with SP3 have to do with their
particular configuration or a problem caused by a third party
change/mis-configuration on their system - and almost all have a
relatively simple fix.
Before starting, know where you can get help:

A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from
Microsoft* until April 2009...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gpr...

Other than "Automatic Updates" or the Windows Update web page - how
can you get SP3?

 Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5f....

 Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for
 IT Professionals and Developers (works just as well for you.)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5B33B5A8-5E7....

Do a little reading - to ensure you are ready...
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp...

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/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-...

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."

Did all that and have some issues you believe might be related to SP3?
Check these out:

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...

Workarounds:
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-a...
[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:
1.http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?p=187790#p187790
2.http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-a....
3.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/windows_xp_sp3_reboots_crashes/
4.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBas....
5. 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

Some people have gotten an "Access Denied" message when trying to
install SP3...  I suggest going straight to the third method of this
article:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

Beyond that - some simple maintenance might be needed - like
installing the latest hardware drivers from your hardware vendors...

Good luck to you!  You shouldn't need it, however, with just a little
planning. ;-)

Excellent article Shenan; a great collection of data clearly presented.

Twaye

thank you for the thorough explanation. I hope others will benefit as
well.

 

[Kaja]

start, contol panel, security, turn aoutmatic updating on or off. This
disables all automatic update notifications so you wont see any of them.
However you will need to update manually to get updates. Let me know if this
works.
Best Regards,
Kaja

 

[timO']

start, contol panel, security, turn aoutmatic updating on or off.  This
disables all automatic update notifications so you wont see any of them.  
However you will need to update manually to get updates.  Let me know if this
works.
Best Regards,
Kaja

Yes it worked.
Acronis True Image is good?
I saw some negative comments about it.

 

[Olórin]

start, contol panel, security, turn aoutmatic updating on or off. This
disables all automatic update notifications so you wont see any of them.
However you will need to update manually to get updates. Let me know if
this
works.
Best Regards,
Kaja

Yes it worked.
Acronis True Image is good?
I saw some negative comments about it.

=======================

Something of a non sequitur...

I don't ever recall reading anything negative about it on these newsgroups.
But there'll always be those in favour and those against - why not download
it, give it a try and decide for yourself - there's a fifteen-day free
trial: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/download/trueimage/

Or just Google for opinions:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q="acronis+true+image"+review&meta=

 

[Twayne]

Yes it worked.
Acronis True Image is good?
I saw some negative comments about it.

YOu'll see negative comments about any software actually. True Image is
a good program and unlkely to cause you any problems. A slightly more
expensive imaging program is Norton Ghost. Has a few more bells &
whistles & is a tad faster IMO, but ... either Ghost or True Image will
serve you well.

Regards,

Twayne

 

[timO']

YOu'll see negative comments about any software actually.  True Image is
a good program and unlkely to cause you any problems.  A slightly more
expensive imaging program is Norton Ghost.  Has a few more bells &
whistles & is a tad faster IMO, but ... either Ghost or True Image will
serve you well.

Regards,

Twayne

I do not remember where I saw the negative feedback, but I already
downloaded it once and tried to get tech support. Their tech support
was essentially non-existent.
And since I am not that skilled I was reluctant to do much with the
program without some guidance.
I will re-consider based on your comments.
Thankyou