Service Pack 3 Update

[dgib1038]

I have a Compaq Presario
AMD Sempron Processor
1.81 GHz, 384mb of RAM

Sofware
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 2

I just bought a linksys E1000 router and when I put the set up disc in I get a screen that says i have to update my service pack 2 to 3. So I go thru the process twice and there is 1 update that will not take. I was wondering if there is a webstie I can go to for a hotfix? Is there a way to fix this? Or do I need to get an older router to go with my service pack 2?

[lgbpop]

Post the update in question, please?

[jdc2000]

Which update was it that failed? Details would be helpful. Also, unless you are 100% sure that you have no malware leftovers, it is usually a good idea to scan for malware before installing a Windows Service Pack. Malware can cause trouble. However, it may also be possible to set up your router without using the install CD.

[Shinma]

... linksys E1000 router and when I put the set up disc ... Is there a way to fix this? Or do I need to get an older router...

Setup router manually instead.

[SuperSparks]

See if there's any help here:

You cannot install updates...

Microsoft Update Solution Centre

[alphanumeric]

Like Shinma said log into the router though its web interface and set it up that way. If you open up a command window and run ipconfig/all, the address displayed for default gateway will be the routers ip address. It should be something like 192.168.0.1, so in IE you would type http://192.168.0.1/ into the address bar. I personally never us the setup program, I just log in though the web interface. Once you get your router setup and secured you can figure out why your windows update doesn't stick.

[Midknyte]

Did you download the full SP3 installer or not?
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

If you plan to use WPA2, there is a patch required for SP2. If you just load SP3, it's already included.

[dgib1038]

Ok, Thanks to all I will try these things this weekend. Cheers

[dgib1038]

Got rid of malware and service pack 3 loaded, but now I am getting a black screen and it is asking me if I want windows to load normally? I have said yes several time and it comes back to the same screen. I chose safe mode and the bios works, but if I restart I get the same screen. Windows will not load normally. I booted in safe mode with networking and got my router working but now I have this other issue? Any thoughts??? Thanks

[SuperSparks]

Go to the Command Prompt (All Programs>Accessories) and type "chkntfs x: /D" without the quotes, where X: is the letter of the Windows volume. See if that makes it start normally.

[dgib1038]

Got it figured out. Found a link with the answer. 1st suggestion worked.
http://forums.techarena.in/windows-x...ort/969732.htm

Thanks Guys for all your help

[lgbpop]

Thanks for letting us know. Didn't think people would still be getting bitten with the AMD/SP3 glitch!