Re: sp3 question by timO'
timO'
Fri May 16 19:46:22 PDT 2008
On May 10, 10:10 am, Big Al <Bi...@nowhere.com> wrote:
> timO' wrote:
> > On May 9, 3:59 pm, Big Al <Bi...@nowhere.com> wrote:
> >> timO' wrote:
> >>> On May 9, 12:10 pm, Big Al <Bi...@nowhere.com> wrote:
> >>>> timO' wrote:
> >>>>> i got a popup advising that sp3 was available to download. i clicked
> >>>>> OK
> >>>>> how do i know it was d/led and is installed?
> >>>> It takes about 30 minutes, maybe 20 and some progress bar will show or a
> >>>> notification in the tool bar at least.
> >>>> Right click on properties of 'my computer' and you should see 'Service
> >>>> Pack 3'.
> >>>> I'm almost sure it would have told you to reboot.
> >>>> You can look for C:\windows\$NtServicePackUninstall$ folder and right
> >>>> click it and click properties. It should be 200-400 meg.
> >>>> Then again you can go to windows updates on the start -> programs menu,
> >>>> and once the web page comes up there is a install history. It should
> >>>> be in there too.
> >>>> Also if it didn't install, you'll be asked again.
> >>>> Pick one.
> >>> thanks for the reply. it says SP2
> >> Oh, you should have an uninstall in the add/remove list if it installed.
>
> > i see on the microsoft site that this upgrade is geared for pro
> > network applications. maybe i'll pass. two pcs at home on a hardwired
> > network.
>
> Not really, SP3 is for every version of Windows XP.
> Its just not 'needed' and if you are unsure, or without a full backup,
> or the expertise to repair (in case of disaster), then its safer to stay
> away till you have a need. You get some minor hotfixes not previously
> sent out, plus a few other things, but all in all your PC will work for
> a good long while without it.
i could do a restore point, but i'm really not that nimble, and my
question was spurred by the pop up and subsequent confusion.
i'll take your advise and wait.
thanks