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    Averatec 3200 - will it run XP sp 3?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Badknee, Dec 5, 2008.

  1. Badknee

    Badknee Newbie

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    Have a friend who has this laptop. Has 512 RAM and AMD chip. I've heard some reports that XP sp 3 breaks AMD chip machines. This is the only net connection she has. Don't want to break it. Should I download sp3 for her?

    Thanks.

    Badknee
     
    Badknee, Dec 5, 2008
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  2. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    It's mostly AMD HP and Compaqs that suffered, but as long as you update fully prior to the service pack it will not be an issue. Worst comes worst, if you have an XP CD handy, it's pretty simple to uninstall a service pack via recovery console.
     
    Hep!, Dec 5, 2008
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    beut Notebook Consultant

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    I have never seen any problem with SP3, even with an older model such as 3150.
     
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    Badknee Newbie

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    Thanks to both of you. I was just making sure. It's her only connection to the outside world. I'd hate to do something that breaks her computer.

    Thanks again.

    Badknee
     
    Badknee, Dec 8, 2008
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  5. paulm67

    paulm67 Newbie

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    I put XP Pro on my nieces 3200. Fine. Put SP2 on. Fine. Put SP3 on. Aaargh! Killed it! I've now reverted to SP2 again but I'd prefer to be bang up to date.

    Any ideas?



    Could you tell me more please Hep, thanks.
     
    paulm67, Dec 16, 2008
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  6. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    I would try installing XP with SP3 integrated, sometimes this makes all the difference in the world.
    Also, make sure you've updated fully before installing a service pack, that can also make a difference.

    As for uninstalling a service pack:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

    Scroll down to method 4.
     
    Hep!, Dec 16, 2008
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  7. dwayneseah

    dwayneseah Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try a fresh install of windows. It might not be the notebook but the software that is preventing SP3 from being installed.
     
    dwayneseah, Dec 31, 2008
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