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Windows Forum / Windows XP / General Topics 1 / May 2008Is there SP2 or SP3 in my computer?
Hello, I did not intend to install SP3 for a while cause SP2 was just fine. However a message pop up asking me to install Mediaplayer 11. I answered yes. After sometime I got another message telling me that installation was not possible because of a file. I aborted the installation and rebooted. Everything seems to be okay. But Oh surprise MyComputer properties show SP3.v.3264 How comes? What is weird is that SP2 vanished and there is no SP3 at Add or Remove Programs. The question is Do I have a full SP3 or just a partial SP3 installation? How could I verify? How could I rollback? Thank you. > I did not intend to install SP3 for a while cause SP2 was just fine. > However a message pop up asking me to install Mediaplayer 11. I [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > partial SP3 installation? How could I verify? How could I > rollback? Start button --> RUN --> type in : winver --> Click OK. What version does it say you have - the entire line...?  SignatureShenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > Start button --> RUN --> type in : > winver > --> Click OK. What version does it say you have - the entire line...? Thanks for your response. It says: Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp.071130-1427 : Service Pack 3, v.3264) > I did not intend to install SP3 for a while cause SP2 was just fine. > However a message pop up asking me to install Mediaplayer 11. I [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > partial SP3 installation? How could I verify? How could I > rollback? Shenan Stanley wrote: > Start button --> RUN --> type in : > winver > --> Click OK. What version does it say you have - the entire > line...? > Thanks for your response. > It says: > Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp.071130-1427 : Service Pack 3, v.3264) From what I can tell - you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate installed - a MUCH older Release Candidate no less. If I had to guess (and I do) I would say you have had that installed for quite some time. Control Panel --> Add or Remove Programs --> identify XP SP3 (936929) and remove it. (Make sure Show Updates is checked and look for the #.) Otherwise - you can also get help through this channel: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131 SignatureShenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > From what I can tell - you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate > installed - a MUCH older Release Candidate no less. If I had to guess (and > I do) I would say you have had that installed for quite some time. Maybe that occurred silently because I never installed SP3 and never received request for such update. How this could happen? > Control Panel --> Add or Remove Programs --> identify XP SP3 (936929) and > remove it. (Make sure Show Updates is checked and look for the #.) As I told ALL updates disappeared from 'Add or Remove Programs'. The only one in the list is KB915865. And there is no SP3 in that list. IT cannot get installed without you knowing............ > > From what I can tell - you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release > Candidate [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > As I told ALL updates disappeared from 'Add or Remove Programs'. The only > one in the list is KB915865. And there is no SP3 in that list. I didn't install SP3 let alone a Release Candidate. Common sense dictates not to do it in a production computer. > IT cannot get installed without you knowing............ > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> As I told ALL updates disappeared from 'Add or Remove Programs'. The only >> one in the list is KB915865. And there is no SP3 in that list. > I didn't install SP3 let alone a Release Candidate. Common sense > dictates not to do it in a production computer. So, who to believe: Your own porous memory* or a lying computer? ----- * Due to intoxication, dementia, age, infirmity, medication, sleep-walking, lack of sleep, forgetfulness, trauma, confusion, disease, mental defect, vitamin deficiency, shock or other form of temporary amnesia, or low blood-sugar. Not only could the SP3 RC not get installed silently, installing it required a deliberate downloading of a script file before WU would even show it to you. Regardless, uninstall the current SP3 build pronto and either let WU offer you the final or stay at SP2 for awhile and think about it, your choice. You need to be aware that if you NOT uninstall now your computer will regress to limited functionality soon because the RC is timebombed to expire in a few more days. Get cracking. You really don't have a choice here. > > From what I can tell - you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release > Candidate [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > As I told ALL updates disappeared from 'Add or Remove Programs'. The only > one in the list is KB915865. And there is no SP3 in that list. >> Start button --> RUN --> type in : >> winver [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp.071130-1427 : Service Pack 3, v.3264) Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. . US: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131 . CA: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131 . UK: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131 . AU: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131 . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3 Signature~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Bear Given the number of reported problems will they be able to fulfill this committment "Response Time: By the end of the next working day."? SignatureRegards. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>> Start button --> RUN --> type in : >>> winver [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | > select Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3 Let them answer that one. You'll never know until you use the service. > Bear > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >> . Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | >> select Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3 > Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for > Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and > e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. I have had very bad experiences with MS support in the past. Besides since the failed MediaPlayer update (occurred yesterday) I have noted that online MS update no longer works. I tried MP again. The update downloads and try to install but fails. Another question: Should I risk another SP3 update? I have downloaded WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe but I'm not sure if reinstalling is a good idea or not. If you don't want to risk the SP3 upgrade then...well...don't. But get that RC off of your system NOW. It is timebombed! >> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for >> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe but I'm not sure if reinstalling is a > good idea or not. So, will risk the upgrade. If anything fails then will reinstall Windows. From now on I will never accept any online update from MS, as I did for my Toshiba laptop. > If you don't want to risk the SP3 upgrade then...well...don't. But get > that RC off of your system NOW. It is timebombed! [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe but I'm not sure if reinstalling is >> a good idea or not. >> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for >> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and >> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. > > I have had very bad experiences with MS support in the past... If a garage does a lousy job servicing your car (and you don't know how to do it yourself), do you stop taking your car in for service? > If a garage does a lousy job servicing your car (and you don't know how > to do it yourself), do you stop taking your car in for service? What are you talking about? I can fix my car down to the last nut and bolt, that's not the same with M$ OS's. Besides I'm dealing with computers since the Altair, so I'm not as neophyte as you think I am. This way you're only filling your ego with gibberish. If you don't have ideas or don't wish to help stop responding and move on. <plonk> >> If a garage does a lousy job servicing your car (and you don't know how >> to do it yourself), do you stop taking your car in for service? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > This way you're only filling your ego with gibberish. If you don't have > ideas or don't wish to help stop responding and move on. ><plonk> Good move. Why does the guy ask for help if he doesn't want what people take the time to give him or research for him? Moronicus >> If a garage does a lousy job servicing your car (and you don't know how >> to do it yourself), do you stop taking your car in for service? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > way you're only filling your ego with gibberish. If you don't have ideas > or don't wish to help stop responding and move on. Right click My Computer/Properties. The information is listed there. And/or Start/Run: msinfo32 SignatureAll the Best, Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP) Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm >> If a garage does a lousy job servicing your car (and you don't know how >> to do it yourself), do you stop taking your car in for service? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > way you're only filling your ego with gibberish. If you don't have ideas > or don't wish to help stop responding and move on. |
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