Windows XP Service Pack 3 Information

Snapshot of article: this article will provide information about Windows XP Service Pack 3. It is recommended to install Windows XP Service Pack 3, after being aware of the advantages and disadvantages. "The computer must be running Windows XP with Service Pack 1 installed. Microsoft recommends that you have Service Pack 2 installed before installing SP3."

Overview of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (PDF)
The article states: "Includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new functionalities that will not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system."

Important Links

• Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
  
• More Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
  
• Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3
  
• Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3- Troubleshooting SP3 installation
  
• Minimizing XP SP3 woes - Updated
  
• Windows XP SP3 - What You Need to Know: New Features
  

SP3 Download links:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers
Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image.

Important Notes! XP SP3 cripples some PCs with endless reboots - (HP/Compaq with an AMD (non INTEL) processor systems)

I hope someone out there can help me. I recently had a severe virus problem and ended up having to reload my old version of Windows XP. After that I installed Service Pack 1a and then 2. After this I went to the Microsoft website and ran a service to identify any additional upgrades I needed. Many were identified and I loaded them. Now when I boot up, after the Windows XP logo appears, the screen goes black with the following message:

"1: Auto Detect (Analog Input), Cannot Display This Video Mode, Optimum Resolution 1680 x 1050 60 Hz".

This message displays for about 30 seconds and then the monitor goes into power save mode. I can start up in safe mode but I still don't know what to do to resolve this issue. Can anyone help?

I use AVG 9.0
sevice packs 1 and 2 are installed and 3

Last edited by tragsdale cummings on 10th December 2010, 6:38 am; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : to add info about servive packs)