Hi Flobewan, thanks for your comprehensive XP tune up link. I have a problem with Microsoft Update on one of my computers loaded with XP Home. When I select custom and it checks for the latest updates for my computer it gives me the following results:
Select High-Priority Updates To help protect your computer against security threats and performance problems, we strongly recommend you install all high-priority updates.
Restore and Check Again Only selected updates will appear the next time you check for updates.
These updates must be installed separately Updates listed here can have system-wide effects or address more than one problem. It's a good idea to install them now and then check again, starting from the Home page, for remaining updates.
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86
Which Has the following description:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86 Date last published: 10/16/2013 Download size: 69.2 MB Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is a full cumulative update that contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and includes cumulative servicing updates to the .NET Framework 2.0 and .NET Framework 3.0 subcomponents. The .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update provides important application compatibility updates. This combined Service Pack and update is applicable to .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5. System Requirements Recommended CPU: Not specified. Recommended memory: Not specified. Recommended hard disk space: 4380 MB How to Uninstall This software update can be removed via Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. Get help and support http://support.microsoft.com More information
If I then Review and install updates I get the following result:
The following updates were not installed:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86
Leaving the following message:
Review Your Installation Results
The software upgrade is complete You can now use the website to find and install the latest updates for your computer.
Continue
More high-priority updates are available Your computer might be at risk until you install them. Check for the remaining updates and install them now.
Custom
Restart now to finish installing updates Your computer will not be up to date until you restart it. Please save any open files, photos or documents and restart now.
Failed Updates For help installing an update successfully, see the solution under each problem description.
Problem: End User License Agreement (EULA) Not Accepted Solution: Check for updates again and wait while you install updates. You will be asked to accept the EULA before any updates with a EULA can be installed.
Problem: Not Enough Disk Space Solution: To make more space available, run the Disk Cleanup tool or uninstall any programs that you don’t use. For directions, see Help and Support on your computer.
Problem: Automatic Updates is currently installing updates Solution: Please wait until Automatic Updates is complete and then check your update history. At that time, if the update has failed to install, you can try installing it from the website. Note: To view Automatic Updates progress, click the updating icon in your System Tray.
Problem: Please check your update history for a description.
Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86
1./ I have not been asked to accept the EULA before any updates with a EULA can be installed. 2./ I have 14.0 GB used and 24.2 GB free space on C drive.
Flobewan, Thats a nice list, but Im not the most literate. When I typed this post it would sometimes takes a few seconds to show up on the screen. My computer has taken on a lag time since I turned it off last night. Like there's a whole slew of functions operating in the background, choking the processor. What should I do.
Flobewan, what happened to your computer help board? Seems hardly patronized anymore. Were there too many perceived liberals on it? If it helps, Im not a liberal. Have a few questions ..thanks
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