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   HankG wrote:   
      
   > I've had problems with my security software (no longer compatible with SP2,   
   > so I'm in the process of upgrading to 3.  Windows update had been switched   
   > off, so now I am allowing updates.  This process continues when I shut down,   
   > being offered an option to "'nstall updates' and shut down".   
   >   
   > So far, I estimate that between 150 and close to 200 updates have been   
   > installed.  I know I continued to update after reaching SP2, but wonder how   
   > many updates would have been necessary to reach SP3.  It's taking a long   
   > time.  Anyone have any input on that.   
      
   A couple years ago I did a clean install of XP from the original   
   CD (no service packs) that came with the system. At the time, the   
   hardware was already 10 or so years old. It took all day and into   
   the night to install all the Service Packs -- 1, 2 & 3 -- with SP3   
   taking about 2/3 the time along with all the rebooting.  There must be   
   two dozen or more.  What a pain!   
      
   Anyway, I'd estimate, if you have a fast internet connection, doing just   
   the SP3 updates takes about 5 to 8 hours -- depends on how fast your   
   system is -- and how many reboots.  Do it all at once.  It's faster.   
      
   Stef   
      
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