Computer Peeps, Have a question!

[roushstage2]

Does anyone know if Microsoft has fixed the HP/AMD problem with the SP3 update? My AMD machine won't leave me alone about the update, and I suppose at some point in time if it is safe, I should update my HP laptop too.

[Murr1525]

Re: Computer Peeps, Have a question!

Hmm... I have an HP, AMD processor, running Vista..... Whats the problem?

[roushstage2]

Re: Computer Peeps, Have a question!

Yours? Vista....LOL J/K! (I just can't stand Vista, epic fail IMO)

There was a serious issue when XP SP3 came out with HP/AMD machines that it would make them crash, not start up, etc...

http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/operatingsystems/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=207600950

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Windows-XP-SP3,5334.html

http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/200820/965/AMD-and-HP-reportedly-responsible-for-XP-SP3-glitches

You get the idea...

[AeroCleanse]

Re: Computer Peeps, Have a question!

Does anyone know if Microsoft has fixed the HP/AMD problem with the SP3 update? My AMD machine won't leave me alone about the update, and I suppose at some point in time if it is safe, I should update my HP laptop too.

If you go to the mircrosoft site, somewhere you'll find the patch. Or you could google for it.

[roushstage2]

Re: Computer Peeps, Have a question!

I'm taking it I should patch them before updating? Going to go look right now...

[JamieR]

Re: Computer Peeps, Have a question!

Not sure if Microsoft is going to fix much with service pack 3, but hope you found one. I have an issue with it causing my wireless network drivers to crash when installed, Microsoft blames DLink, DLink blames Microsoft, bottom line I have to buy a new router to fix the issue...no thanks, mine works just fine on SP2.

You can get the update to stop bugging you though. Simply click on the Windows update icon for service pack 3 and select the custom option (going by memory here as I turned mine off previously). Unselect the Sp3 option and select Ok. It should prompt you whether or not you want to be notified about this update again. Select No. This way you won't be constantly pestered to download the Service Pack, and you can always check the Microsoft site periodically to see if a fix is available.

Jamie

[roushstage2]

Re: Computer Peeps, Have a question!

Well, my desktop spat me back a message telling me basically my computer wasn't compatible with the patch so I went ahead and installed SP3 and it seems to be working just fine. I suppose I will just wait until my laptop annoys me about the update as well.

[JamieR]

Re: Computer Peeps, Have a question!

If you do start having problems, the nice thing about SP3 is that it uninstalls if necessary...

[roushstage2]

Re: Computer Peeps, Have a question!

I suppose, but if I have the listed problems, I won't even be able to get to the desktop! I don't even think I have System Restore enabled actually...