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« on: September 27, 2012, 04:19:53 pm » |
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I just got a new hard drive and reformated with windows xp service pack 1 (yes i know its older then eq almost lol). Im sorry i can't afford a new os disc or no anyone that has one i can burnerrcopy  . Now i heard that you can upgrade to service pack 2 or 3 for free but no clue if thats true or where. I'm not to computer smart (not like most u dont know already) so hopen someone can confirm maybe send me a link or something to help me. I can't get direct x to download cause it says not compatible with my version of windows, pretty sure i gotta upgrade to sp2 or 3. I'll be watching this if so if i missed any info that could help u guide me just ask. Thanks guys in advance i know someone luffs meh  |
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Kushie
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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2012, 04:21:36 pm » |
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Is it a legit copy of Windows? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389You can automatically update or manually download service pack 3 If it is not legit, you can just pirate a newer version of xp. |
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« Last Edit: September 27, 2012, 04:24:27 pm by Kushie »
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napoleonn
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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2012, 04:23:59 pm » |
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Yes its a legit copy of windows xp service pack 1. I got it for free a few months ago from a computer store. So do i go to that link if its legit?
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Kushie
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2012, 04:24:53 pm » |
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Yes. Use the instructions to manually download or just run an automatic update.
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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2012, 04:26:54 pm » |
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Man im so stupid, i just dont see where on that link that i start downloading sp3, it gives me a article number and then asks me how this link helped lol...
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Kushie
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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2012, 04:28:02 pm » |
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Under Resolution -> click How to get Windows SP3->
Three options:
Download the service pack manually
Turn on Automatic Updates
Order Windows XP Service Pack 3 on a CD
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napoleonn
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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2012, 04:30:03 pm » |
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Ah yes i just found that exact thing lol. So what would be easiest way, remember im like a fat kid starting a diet i just donno where to start.  |
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Kushie
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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2012, 04:33:09 pm » |
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Probably just turning on automatic updates and let Windows do its thing.
Oh and answer your PM dude.
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« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2012, 04:33:30 pm » |
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word thanks guy gonna take a crack at it..
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« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2012, 04:41:10 pm » |
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*sigh* well i turned on automatic updates which it says should update to sp3 and i shut down and tried restarting and there is no updates going on. Maybe something else i gotta do i'm missing?
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Kushie
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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2012, 04:43:17 pm » |
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I would do the manual update then. Windows update should work, but maybe it only works from SP2 to SP3 or something. It's been a few years since i've even had a windows xp computer. All my rigs run Windows 7.
Are you sure you ran the update? Turning on updates is different from actually updating it. It might run at midnight tonight or whatever you have it set to.
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« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2012, 04:44:50 pm » |
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In your start menu program listing you should be able to find an item called Windows Update or very similar. Click it, I believe XP will take you to a website for updates. Check for updates, look for SP3 and install it, just SP3 the first time. After that I would force check updates again (same method) and install any remaining.
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2012, 05:02:21 pm » |
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Ok guys thanks for all the help. Went balls to the wall and just installed myself from the website you gave me. It seems to of worked, gonna try to install Directx now and if it works then everything worked |
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« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2012, 07:25:15 am » |
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Here is a link to a nice program from microsoft which will install any DirectX files you need for version 9.0c and earlier. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35For later versions of DirectX you will need to have windows 7. You should also try to get a version of Driver Pack Solution. It's a program with 3+GB of drivers built in that will automatically detect which hardware you have and install the needed drivers. |
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