Where is sp3?

Ed Mc

I downloaded the sp3 update from Microsoft, then suspended the
install in order to do a system restore point. Where is the install file
located, or, do I have to do the WindowsUpdate download etc. all over
again? TIA.
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FrankV

Usually the update page checks to see if you already have the download and
then runs it.

Frank

"Ed Mc" <namvtn.comcast.invalid> wrote in message
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> I downloaded the sp3 update from Microsoft, then suspended the
> install in order to do a system restore point. Where is the install file
> located, or, do I have to do the WindowsUpdate download etc. all over
> again? TIA.
> --
> Semper Fi

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Was SP3 offered by Automatic Updates or...?
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Ed Mc wrote:
> I downloaded the sp3 update from Microsoft, then suspended the
> install in order to do a system restore point. Where is the install file
> located, or, do I have to do the WindowsUpdate download etc. all over
> again? TIA.

Ed Mc

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Was SP3 offered by Automatic Updates or...?
Yes, offered by autoupdates. Thanks for reply.

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Colin Barnhorst

Why did you stop it? The installer sets a restore point for you
automatically. If you watch the messages you will see when it does it.
Even if you set one before you start the installer will set another one
anyway.

"Ed Mc" <namvtn.comcast.invalid> wrote in message
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> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> Was SP3 offered by Automatic Updates or...?
> Yes, offered by autoupdates. Thanks for reply.
>
> --
> Semper Fi

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Ed Mc wrote:
<paste>
>> I downloaded the sp3 update from Microsoft, then suspended the
>> install in order to do a system restore point. Where is the install file
>> located, or, do I have to do the WindowsUpdate download etc. all over
>> again? TIA.
</paste>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> Was SP3 offered by Automatic Updates or...?
>
> Yes, offered by autoupdates. Thanks for reply.

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

Is Automatic Updates configured for "Automatic," "Download but Notify," or
"Notify Only"?

[Please quote this entire reply in your next reply, Ed.]
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Ed Mc

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Ed Mc wrote:
> <paste>
>>> I downloaded the sp3 update from Microsoft, then suspended the
>>> install in order to do a system restore point. Where is the install file
>>> located, or, do I have to do the WindowsUpdate download etc. all over
>>> again? TIA.
> </paste>
>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>> Was SP3 offered by Automatic Updates or...?
>>
>> Yes, offered by autoupdates. Thanks for reply.
>
> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
> Is Automatic Updates configured for "Automatic," "Download but Notify,"
> or "Notify Only"?
>
> [Please quote this entire reply in your next reply, Ed.]
The Automatic Updates is configured to download and install
everyday at 4:00pm. Thanks PA Bear.

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Semper Fi

Ed Mc

Colin Barnhorst wrote:
> Why did you stop it? The installer sets a restore point for you
> automatically. If you watch the messages you will see when it does it.
> Even if you set one before you start the installer will set another one
> anyway.
>
> "Ed Mc" <namvtn.comcast.invalid> wrote in message
> news:6IGdnZGOsvUwVrPVnZ2dnUVZ_jydnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>> Was SP3 offered by Automatic Updates or...?
>> Yes, offered by autoupdates. Thanks for reply.
>>
>> --
>> Semper Fi
>
Thanks for reply. I stopped it because the installer suggested I
backup the system first. Then I checked my last backup and it's dated
March 2008. I figured this was a recent enough backup, so, I just
created a restore point instead. Didn't realize one would be set
automatically.

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Semper Fi

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Ed Mc wrote:
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> Ed Mc wrote:
>> <paste>
>>>> I downloaded the sp3 update from Microsoft, then suspended the
>>>> install in order to do a system restore point. Where is the install
>>>> file
>>>> located, or, do I have to do the WindowsUpdate download etc. all over
>>>> again? TIA. </paste> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>>>> Was SP3 offered by Automatic Updates or...?
>>>
>>> Yes, offered by autoupdates. Thanks for reply.
>>
>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>
>> Is Automatic Updates configured for "Automatic," "Download but Notify,"
>> or "Notify Only"?
>>
>> [Please quote this entire reply in your next reply, Ed.]
> The Automatic Updates is configured to download and install
> everyday at 4:00pm. Thanks PA Bear.

Lemme try again:

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Automatic Updates has four (4) options:

.. Automatic (recommended) Automatically download recommended updates for my
computer and install them

.. Download updates for me, but let me choose when to install them

.. Notify me but don't automatically download or install them

.. OFF

Which of the above is selected, Ed?
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