The fix for the update choke is documented and (as i recall) there is a 'mr. The best way to avoid this (but not a 100% fix) is to step through the service packs and do not run any kind of file/registry cleaner while doing so. There was one occasional problem that happened when installing SP3 windows updates would choke. (most likely ron and a couple of others here can expand upon/clarify my commentary) There was also a similar 'ping' about the need to install SP2 with 'upgraded' programs (some time after SP2 was released). The proof of this happened when i tried to install the newest version of some programs (the old versions were no longer supported) a pop-up informed me that i had to install SP3.

net framework version and a couple of other items. This has/had to do (to the best of my recollection) with a. Other critical security updates are available: To find the latest security updates for you, visit Windows Update and click Express Install. In addition to what advancedsetup and porthos have stated, as i recall there was *something* about the need to install SP3 in order to run some programs. i have experienced no 'problems' that you allude or made reference to.

Don't overdo it with the +clicks.Īs a general rule of thumb, don't open more than 10 connections within 10 seconds and you should be good to go.I installed SP3 about two weeks after it became available. In such a case, please wait for a few minutes, then try to access the machine again. Note that you may also receive this error in case of hammering the server, meaning opening too many connections in too short a timeframe. When sending me a PGP encrypted eMail for the first time, please include your own public key, so I can reply you in encrypted form.

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