I Have Just Performed A Format Of My Hard Drive And A New Install Of Windowsxp

[RATTER15]

The problem I now have is it appears that XP is no longer supported by Windows update.

Can I still get updates somehow as I cant install other programmes as it requires service pack etc?

[cazzz1975]

I think you can only download the service packs that are available, you may struggle to get drivers that will use xp

http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows/service-packs-download#sptabs=xp

[RATTER15]

There doesnt seem to be any service packs available.

[whiskeryron]

Windows xp updates available to 2014.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/end-support-help

WR.

[Old_Geezer]

I'm amazed to hear previously existing updates are unavailable, that makes no sense. I can understand future ones not supporting XP. Not a lot of help I know, but moral support maybe ?

[whiskeryron]

http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows/service-packs-download#sptabs=win7

WR.

[RATTER15]

That link takes me to a IE 8 update but it doesnt work becoase of some missing file for a dynamic link, or similar.

[cazzz1975]

is there a reason for using xp?

[RATTER15]

yes, its the only one I have. We will be buying a new PC with Windows8 soon but not for a couple of months, meanwhile I need XP up and running.

[cazzz1975]

have a go at downloading service packs 1, 2 and 3

http://en.softonic.com/s/windows-xp-service-pack-1-2-3

[cazzz1975]

download 1 first, then 2 and 3

[cazzz1975]

here is a link to service pack 1 if you cant find it on the link

http://download.cnet.com/Windows-XP-Service-Pack-1a-SP1a/3000-2098_4-10147919.html?tag=mncol;2

[RATTER15]

Im struggling here grrrr It doesnt want to install SP 2 now!

[RATTER15]

Ok, things are looking a bit better, thanks Cazzz.

[RATTER15]

Its looking good!

[cazzz1975]

excellent ;)

[RATTER15]

All is running well again, it took a while! It has cleared the problem of freezing as well thankfully as that is why I formatted.

After a format and new install it reminds us just how quick our PC's used to be!

Its like a flying machine again :-))

[SlackAlice]

I tend to do a re-install about every year. Surprising how much dross disappears.