Re: Installing XP SP1

From: Jupiter Jones (jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com)
Date: 10/10/02 

From: "Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 17:43:46 -0600

I do say "Check with computer manufacturer..." applies to anybody.
HP/Compaq are the ones I know a specific issue as referred to the
link.
If I knew specifics about other companies, I might post those links
also. 

--
Jupiter Jones
Please respond to newsgroup only.
Everyone can benefit from the message.
"Shar & Del" <dferguson1@woh.rr.com> wrote in message
news:#S#qQu#bCHA.444@tkmsftngp12...
> JJ,
>
> Puzzled as to why you singled out HP or Compaq to contact the
manufacturer
> before installing SP1...  I have an HP PII-350 (6370Z) that took SP1
without
> any problems.  The only differences from the standard machine is the
memory
> (192Mb) and a 16Mb PCI Video Board.  I did the upgrade over cable;
although,
> I did order the CD, just in case.  Could have made the CD from the
Network
> Download, but I was too lazy to do the procedure and burn my own
upgrade CD.
> I've kept up with all of the HP and XP updates and the only problem
I ever
> had was with one of the Microsoft Video Driver updates--which I
think
> everyone complained about...  Cheers!!!
>
> Del Ferguson
>
>
> "Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
> news:uNIimE8bCHA.1520@tkmsftngp08...
> > Try it this way:
> > It is best to resolve current issues BEFORE installing SP1.
> > First check to make sure you have all updated drivers.
> > You should have at least 1gb free space (Less than half that is
needed
> > for SP1, but if you are that close, you need to start looking for
ways
> > to free space or add another hard drive.)
> > Check with computer manufacturer to insure compatibility with SP1,
> > there are a few models where the company has said wait while the
> > manufacturer implements a fix.
> > If you have HP or Compaq computer contact them before installing
SP1:
> >
http://www.hp.com/cposupport/personal_computing/support_doc/bph07866.h
> > tml#P1_65
> > Download the Network Installation from here:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/
> > Be sure to get the 32bit version. (Windows XP Home and Pro)
> > DSL takes about 20 minutes, if you do not have high speed access,
get
> > a friend to D/L SP1 for you.
> > Then burn it to a CD and keep for the future.
> > If possible run Ad-Aware and delete spyware:
> > http://www.webattack.com/get/adaware.shtml
> > Perform Disk Cleanup (all boxes checked except Compress old files)
> > Perform Disk Defragmentation.
> > Ensure correct date and time.
> > When you are ready:
> > Create a Restore Point in System Restore
> > Go to MSCONFIG, uncheck all in Start-up tab.
> > Reboot the computer, disable ALL unnecessary applications
including
> > antivirus.
> > Install SP1 by double clicking on it, follow the prompts.
> > After SP1 install is completed, reboot, defrag.
> >
> > --
> > Jupiter Jones
> > Please respond to newsgroup only.
> > Everyone can benefit from the message.
> >
> >
> > "Dan Diamond" <DanDiamond@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:af9c01c26fac$d6fa9680$35ef2ecf@TKMSFTNGXA11...
> > > In the process of installing XP SP1, I am told that one
> > > of 12 modules must be installed first. I proceed.
> > > 1.9MB/1.9MB load then nothing. No indication of activity
> > > in the installation thermometer. I exited, rebooted,
> > > tried again. This time, it immediately found that it
> > > already had the 1.9 MB downloaded, but just hung as
> > > before.
> > >
> > > Suggestions, please!
> >
> >
>
>

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