how can i update my pc?

[aquasudha]

hai experts
i want to windows update my pc, it is not connected with internet. i want to update my windows xp from another computer which is connected with internet.
what should i do for this?

[AmberJain]

Try link below to download XP update pack as an exe installer----->
LINK

HOPE THIS HELPS..........

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[aquasudha]

Thanks buddy,
i've updated my pc . i've some doubts..............
how often i have to update my pc?
how do i check my pc, when it is updated and what r all the thing have updated?
if i use windows SP3 in my Win xp SP2 pc, what will happen?
What is the advantages of sp3 than sp2?

[AmberJain]

how often i have to update my pc?

That depends on you. I mean to say that it depends on how aware you are for security of your PC data + how much internet do you use on your PC + ..................(the list is endless).

But if you talk about expert's opinion (By the way I'm not an expert but I know what experts prefer), then you should turn on Automatic Windows Update for your PC. And should update as frequently as possible.

how do i check my pc, when it is updated and what r all the thing have updated?

For more information about this, Type "Automatic updates" (without quotes) in [Help and support center] and then search for something like "Automatic updates: Frequently Asked Questions" in left pane of [Help and Support Center]

if i use windows SP3 in my Win xp SP2 pc, what will happen?

SPx means "Service Pack x" (where x is a number). According to Wikipedia-"Microsoft occasionally releases service packs for its Windows operating systems to fix problems and add features. Each service pack is a superset of all previous service packs and patches so that only the latest service pack needs to be installed, and also includes new revisions. Older patches need not be removed before application of the most recent one.".


If you install SP3 on your Pc then all the latest updates (till release of SP3 you have) will be automatically installed on your PC with SP3. It is recommended to install SP3 if you can.

See link below for more details-------->
LINK

What is the advantages of sp3 than sp2?

ONE, TWO, THREE............................................. .........................
Ahh......there are many. I cannot even count all of them but I can name a few here------->

1. A total of 1,174 fixes have been included in SP3.

2. Service Pack 3 can be installed on systems with Internet Explorer versions 6 or 7, and Windows Media Player versions 9 and above.

3. Network Access Protection client

4. Windows Imaging Component

5. Credentials Security Service Provider

6. Descriptive Security options in Group Policy/Local Security Policy user interface

7. An updated version of the Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module that is FIPS 140-2 certified [40]

8. Installing without requiring a product key during setup for retail and OEM versions

9. Transactional NTFS


HOPE THIS HELPS...........

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[Nepomuk]

...But if you talk about expert's opinion (By the way I'm not an expert but I know what experts prefer), then you should turn on Automatic Windows Update for your PC. And should update as frequently as possible.

Automatic Update won't work without Internet, will it? ^^
But I agree, you should update quite frequently. However, as the computer's not connected to the internet, the threat is much smaller than with internet and therefore you don't have to update all the time.

Greetings,
Nepomuk

[AmberJain]

Automatic Update won't work without Internet, will it? ^^

Oh yes, you are right. I just forgot in my last reply that questioneer is not connected to internet.

But I agree, you should update quite frequently. However, as the computer's not connected to the internet, the threat is much smaller than with internet and therefore you don't have to update all the time.

I agree with you on this.


THANKS..............

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