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nekokate
Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Location: West Yorkshire, UK
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:29 pm Post subject: Windows XP Service Pack 3 |
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I'm getting prompted to install this by my OS. Does anyone know if it's stable, or what? |
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faceless admin
Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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If you've had updates on before now you'll probably have all that's in it anyway. I never bother with them though as things work fine as they are. |
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major.tom Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Location: BC, Canada
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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I've heard of people having problems. But none of the computers I use have had an issue. In fact, they even run a titch quicker.
I think most of the problems resulted from a foul-up with an obscure piece of Microsoft software mainly used for small businesses. The other had to do with AMD processors. If you have an intel CPU, I would disable my anti-virus software, install it and cross your fingers.
(The AV software tip is important so that it doesn't interfere with the installation.) |
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nekokate
Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Location: West Yorkshire, UK
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not sure what I have, Major.
How do I check?
Are you saying I should just install it and see what happens? |
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major.tom Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Location: BC, Canada
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:38 am Post subject: |
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If you right-click on the My Computer icon and select properties, it should appear in the bottom section ("Computer:")
I would feel ok about installing it (especially if you have no AV software installed or have already disabled it). Microsoft recently changed the status from "recommended" to "required," so this should be a hint at its stability. |
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