|  | Update to Winsows XP SP3 | | |
| | | Simon C |  |
|  Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject: Update to Winsows XP SP3 |  |
I got a ready-to-install notification of update to Windows XP SP3 at the
system tray but I don't want to install it for the time being. How can I got
rid of it while other future security upates will not be affected.
My computer is running Windows XP Professional SP2 and IE7. |
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| | | Shenan Stanley | |
| | Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Update to Winsows XP SP3 | |
Simon C wrote:
| Quote: | I got a ready-to-install notification of update to Windows XP SP3
at the system tray but I don't want to install it for the time
being. How can I got rid of it while other future security upates
will not be affected.
My computer is running Windows XP Professional SP2 and IE7.
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Just uncheck it when you choose to install updates.
--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
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| | | MowGreen [MVP] | |
| | Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Update to Winsows XP SP3 | |
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Click the notification icon. When the window opens, UNcheck the box next
to Windows XP SP3 (KB936929}. Click OK.
In the next window that appears put a check in the box next to
" Do not show me this update again. "
Click OK.
That will Hide SP3. The downloaded components will be cycled off of the
machine in time. The entire SP3 package has not been downloaded.
Be aware that after April, 2010, SP2 will no longer be supported.
Free assistance in getting SP3 installed ends April 14, 2009.
LINK
" Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is
valid until April 14, 2009. For more information about this policy,
visit the Windows XP Support Lifecycle page located at
LINK Availability of chat or
e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. For
customers residing in North America or Canada, chat and e-mail support
is available.
Some issues may require more advanced support for which there is a charge. "
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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Simon C wrote:
| Quote: | I got a ready-to-install notification of update to Windows XP SP3 at the
system tray but I don't want to install it for the time being. How can I got
rid of it while other future security upates will not be affected.
My computer is running Windows XP Professional SP2 and IE7.
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| | | PA Bear [MS MVP] | |
| | Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Update to Winsows XP SP3 | |
Uncheck the update and hide it. (It's already downloaded if you got that
notification.)
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin LINK
DTS-L LINK
Simon C wrote:
| Quote: | I got a ready-to-install notification of update to Windows XP SP3 at the
system tray but I don't want to install it for the time being. How can I
got
rid of it while other future security upates will not be affected.
My computer is running Windows XP Professional SP2 and IE7. |
|
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| | | Simon C | |
| | Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:13 am Post subject: Re: Update to Winsows XP SP3 | |
The notification is for the Windows XP SP3 only and alrady downloaded. When I
clicked the notification, there are two options: Express and Custom
installation.
What steps I should take to get rid of it?
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
| Quote: | Uncheck the update and hide it. (It's already downloaded if you got that
notification.)
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin LINK
DTS-L LINK
Simon C wrote:
I got a ready-to-install notification of update to Windows XP SP3 at the
system tray but I don't want to install it for the time being. How can I
got
rid of it while other future security upates will not be affected.
My computer is running Windows XP Professional SP2 and IE7.
|
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| | | Harry Johnston [MVP] | |
| | Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 2:13 am Post subject: Re: Update to Winsows XP SP3 | |
Simon C wrote:
| Quote: | The notification is for the Windows XP SP3 only and alrady downloaded. When I
clicked the notification, there are two options: Express and Custom
installation.
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Custom. Then follow PA Bear's instructions.
Harry. |
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| | | Simon C | |
| | Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: Update to Winsows XP SP3 | |
Thanks. If in future I would like to update to Windows XP SP3, where I could
get the update?
Another question is when I check the window update webpage, I found that it
requires me to install in the first place "Windows Genuine Advantage
validation tool (KB892130)". I remember that I have installed another wga
tool before.
What's that tool KB892130 for? Could I get rid of it?
"Harry Johnston [MVP]" wrote:
| Quote: | Simon C wrote:
The notification is for the Windows XP SP3 only and alrady downloaded. When I
clicked the notification, there are two options: Express and Custom
installation.
Custom. Then follow PA Bear's instructions.
Harry.
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| | | Shenan Stanley | |
| | Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: Update to Winsows XP SP3 | |
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Simon C wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks. If in future I would like to update to Windows XP SP3,
where I could get the update?
Another question is when I check the window update webpage, I found
that it requires me to install in the first place "Windows Genuine
Advantage validation tool (KB892130)". I remember that I have
installed another wga tool before.
What's that tool KB892130 for? Could I get rid of it?
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Unless you are running an illegitimate copy of Windows XP - you may be
offered newer version of the WGA tool on occassion. Install it. It's not
going to harm your system.
As for SP3...
How to obtain the ISO of the CD containing SP3 for installation and/or
where to download the stand-alone (sometimes referred to as IT
Professional version) SP3 installer (and know - despite what anything
you read says - you can be installing SP3 on a single computer and
those two formats will work fine.):
Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
LINK
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers
LINK
A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*...
LINK
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
LINK
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
LINK
--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
LINK |
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| | | PA Bear [MS MVP] | |
| | Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: Update to Winsows XP SP3 | |
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Since the installer's already been downloaded:
1. If and when other/future updates are offered, you should see a prompt to
"Offer updates again that I've previously hidden" | Accept the prompt; or...
2. Start | Settings | Control Panel | Automatic Updates | Click on "Offer
updates again that I've previously hidden".
KB892130 (and updated versions of same) *must* be installed in order to use
the Windows Update website.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin LINK
DTS-L LINK
Simon C wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks. If in future I would like to update to Windows XP SP3, where I
could
get the update?
Another question is when I check the window update webpage, I found that
it
requires me to install in the first place "Windows Genuine Advantage
validation tool (KB892130)". I remember that I have installed another wga
tool before.
What's that tool KB892130 for? Could I get rid of it?
"Harry Johnston [MVP]" wrote:
Simon C wrote:
The notification is for the Windows XP SP3 only and alrady downloaded.
When I clicked the notification, there are two options: Express and
Custom
installation.
Custom. Then follow PA Bear's instructions.
Harry. |
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