You can remove Windows XP SP1 by using the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel or by running the uninstallation program from a command prompt
Showing posts with label Xp Service Pack 3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Xp Service Pack 3. Show all posts
Friday, February 11, 2011
Removing Windows XP Service Pack
You can remove Windows XP SP1 by using the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel or by running the uninstallation program from a command prompt
Thursday, December 2, 2010
How To Install Service Pack 3 In Windows XP
Check which service pack of windows XP is installed:
(Click Start--> right click My Computer--> and then click Properties).
If Service Pack 3 is listed in the System section, Service Pack3 is already installed on your computer and you don't need to follow the instructions below.
Before we proceed further there are certain things to be taken care.
Log on to your computer using an administrator account, make sure all other users are logged off of the computer, and close all open programs.
Back up your important files to an external location, such as an external hard disk, DVD or CD, or USB flash drive.
Some antivirus software might prevent SP3 from installing, or might slow down the installation. You can try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. If you do so, be sure that you're aware of the risks involved, and be sure to enable it after the service pack is installed.
Make sure you have enough free disk space to install SP3 (even though much of that space will be reclaimed after the installation).
Install Service Pack 3 Using Windows Update:
Click Start--> click All Programs--> and then click--> Windows Update.
Click Express (Recommended).
If your computer is up to date, Windows XP SP3 will be one of the updates that is automatically selected. Click Install Updates. If your computer isn't up to date, Windows Update will offer some other updates that you have to install first. Install those, and then repeat the above steps again.
Follow the Prompts and instructions on your screen.
After the installation is complete, click Finish to restart your computer.
If you disabled your antivirus software, enable it again.
Manually install Service Pack3 using the standalone installation package or a CD
Insert the disc into your computer with your current version of Windows XP running, and the Software Update Installation Wizard should automatically appear.
If this wizard doesn't appear, click Start--> doubleclick My Computer--> right-click your CD or DVD drive--> and then click AutoPlay.
On the Windows XP Service Pack 3 page--> click Next.
Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
After the installation is complete, click--> Finish to restart your computer.
If you disabled your antivirus software, enable it again.
(Click Start--> right click My Computer--> and then click Properties).
If Service Pack 3 is listed in the System section, Service Pack3 is already installed on your computer and you don't need to follow the instructions below.
Before we proceed further there are certain things to be taken care.
Log on to your computer using an administrator account, make sure all other users are logged off of the computer, and close all open programs.
Back up your important files to an external location, such as an external hard disk, DVD or CD, or USB flash drive.
Some antivirus software might prevent SP3 from installing, or might slow down the installation. You can try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. If you do so, be sure that you're aware of the risks involved, and be sure to enable it after the service pack is installed.
Make sure you have enough free disk space to install SP3 (even though much of that space will be reclaimed after the installation).
Installation method | Approximate free disk space required |
Windows Update | 1,840 MB |
Downloading SP3 from the Microsoftwebsite | 1,500 MB |
Installing SP3 from a CD | 1,765 MB |
Install Service Pack 3 Using Windows Update:
Click Start--> click All Programs--> and then click--> Windows Update.
Click Express (Recommended).
If your computer is up to date, Windows XP SP3 will be one of the updates that is automatically selected. Click Install Updates. If your computer isn't up to date, Windows Update will offer some other updates that you have to install first. Install those, and then repeat the above steps again.
Follow the Prompts and instructions on your screen.
After the installation is complete, click Finish to restart your computer.
If you disabled your antivirus software, enable it again.
Manually install Service Pack3 using the standalone installation package or a CD
Insert the disc into your computer with your current version of Windows XP running, and the Software Update Installation Wizard should automatically appear.
If this wizard doesn't appear, click Start--> doubleclick My Computer--> right-click your CD or DVD drive--> and then click AutoPlay.
On the Windows XP Service Pack 3 page--> click Next.
Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
After the installation is complete, click--> Finish to restart your computer.
If you disabled your antivirus software, enable it again.
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