xp2 or xp3 ???

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Caroline \(shadoe\)

I need to do a re-install on my desktop from scratch. Should I install xp2
or xp3 to reduce number of complications???
Thank You
Caroline
 
If you don't slipstream XP with SP3 then you will need to install XP SP1 at
least before you can install SP3.
Neil
 
you stated wanting to keep
the issue simple, and yet
someone suggested to
create a slipstream -
( tickled my funny bone )

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my suggestion is to just install
your o.s. with the disks you have
and do not upgrade your version,

else your disk won't work to repair the
o.s. if and when the opportunity arises.

also, it is hoped that your disk is
ver sp2 and not sp1. therefore
avoid sp3 and blissfully utilize
your computer.
--

incidentally, if you re install your
o.s., you will need to be sure
you have backup'd your important
personal files.

also, have you considered repairing
your operating system with the disk,
instead of using the disk to wipe out
and reinstall the o.s. from scratch?

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DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
 
The creation of a Slipstreamed CD that incorporates SP3
will have the following benefits.
1) After you install of XP using the slipstreamed CD you will be
at SP3 when the installation finishes.
2) If the install completes without any problems you have
verified that the slipstreamed CD is good.
3) If you ever have to do a repair install and you installed
Windows XP using your existing CD and then installed SP3
the Repair Install will effectively put you back to SP2 or
whatever version your original XP CD is. If on the other
hand you installed XP with the slipstreamed CD then a
Repair Install using your slipstreamed CD will keep you at
the SP3 level.

JS
http://www.pagestart.com
 
I need to do a re-install on my desktop from scratch. Should I install xp2
or xp3 to reduce number of complications???
Thank You
Caroline
Click to expand...

Why do you need to re-install ?
 
Jim said:
Why do you need to re-install ?
Click to expand...


Somehow I received a virus that we were not able to remove with my
TrendMicro and it kept me from installing HijackThis and several other
appl's. to remove it. It kept trying to force me into installing a program
called Internet Security 2009. Ther was no other choice.
 
You will probably find some items in your startup if you run "msconfig" (no
quotes). I had items running at startup called "a" and "e" if you remove
these it should stop Antivirus 2009 trying to install. Then you can download
& run "Spybot search and destroy".
Neil
 
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