Microsoft service pack 2

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The popup  suggests i upgrade to Microsoft Windows Service Pack 2.  Just figured out that I can't upgrade since I don't have SP2.  I think? I have just downgraded SP3, so hopefully the pop up box which appears when I log on will not now appear again warning me that my version of windows is insecure.

Thanks Barb

Ps any useful comments on what this business is all about will be carefully read.  I'm something of a novice so be patient 

I have no idea why you are getting the original sp2 msg, I am not sure even if it is legit or which program is promoting the msg. You should be on SP3, if in Internet Explorer you go to tools, Windows Update you can check that you have applied all critical updates. This will include SP3. Sp3 is an update to your originally installed Operating System to account for various fixes,patches and security issues. This is not a Microsoft forum, so if you want more information can I suggest that your review the Microsoft website.

 

Kindly advise once you have installed SP3 please.

 

Thanks,  I installed sp3, assumed it successful since wasn't informed otherwise.  the annoying box still pops up when booting up, but since everything seems to be running ok, have chosen to ignore it.

Barb 

Hi

 

Did you restart after you installed SP3? Can you go to 'Start', right-click on 'My Computer', go to 'Properties' and advise which Service Pack is installed please.

 

You can turn off that alert if necessary, but can you check this first, thanks.

 

PS Exactly what is the notification that is coming up saying now?

Message Edited by johna on 08-26-2008 06:46 PM

Thanks, I don't see any info regarding which service pack is installed.  Properties tells me that I'm getting automatic updates.  I've just gone into a windows update site and the same info is given me.  Must assume all is ok.

Barb 

 

Just to be sure you should run Windows Update once again, if no updates are available, everything should be OK.

Please follow :

start menu

control panel

classic view

system icon

note what is listed - it should say sp1, sp2 or sp3.

If you wish to remove that annoying message I suggest you download "autoruns" from Microsoft web site

link here

when installed run and when scan is complete goto logon tab. Examine entries and any your are unsure about you can post details. Hopefully one may be checking your operating system release.

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Thanks,  I've just gone through your instructions, found the system icon, but the info goes as follows,   General Tab gives Microsoft windows xp professional 2002.  That's all.

Barb 

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I keep getting pop up telling me to update to service pack 2,  I go into the site and have located with difficulty said pack and then it fails to update.  Why?

Barb 

Thanks,  I've just done that.

Barb 

If you go to Start>right-click My Computer>Properties, it should tell you under ‘System’ your Service Pack number.

Alas I am not at my “farm” at the moment, and only have access to Vista. However, I was not expecting that response. I can be more specific when I return to England, but I was expecting Sp1 of Sp3. Hopefully, anbther conributor can confirm that XP should be showing the SP release.

Johna,  It doesn't,  System tells me ie... Microsoft Windows xp Professional Version 2002.  Perhaps it is totally out of date.  It is set for automatic updates however, so I am hopeful that all is working ok.

Barb 

Hello barb.

 

To get SP3 installed, go here:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

 Download the file to your desktop.

Unplug your network/phone line from your computer.

Disable any registry protection software (like SymProtect, Norton Product Tamper Protection, or any other software from any other vendor).

Double click the sp3 file, and follow the intructions givin during the installation.

Reboot when prompted.

Right click My Computer, and select Properties. Verify that service pack 3 has been installed.

Enable any registry protection software.

Plug network or phone line back into the computer.

 

Dave

Thankyou Dave and everyone else for their forebearance.  I have just about given up on the whole thing.  After numerous attempts all I'm getting is the same thing which goes as follows.   'Setup has detected that the version of the service pack installed on your system is lower than what is necessary to apply this hotfix.  You must have SP2 installed'.  Lost count of the times I have been through the procedures.  Must give up and get someone in to fix

Thanks Barb

Hi Barb

 

Can you just try this please. Click on Start>All Programs>scroll to the top and click on Windows Update. Run the update. What are the results?

 

 

Thanks

Message Edited by johna on 08-27-2008 09:59 PM

Bingo!!  We have lift off.  Thanks to you Johna.  I now have service pack 2 and it shows so in computer-properties.  Should be easy peasy to upgrade to sp 3.  Don't intend doing anything more for the moment.  I have already incinerated a saucepan and it's contents whilst fiddling around with this machine. 

Thanks a lot to all who have contributed.

Barb

ps Talk again when I've found another prob

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Could I suggest that you might wish to re-edit your post and clarify the position. For example, the casual reader might think you are trying to upgrade to Norton 360 v2, whereas I suspect you are trying to upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP SP2 but why only SP2 I am not sure. Then again it might be that I have completely misunderstood which would only support you providing clearer details please.

 

Also you do not mention "the site" or exactly what happens during the upgrade

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