http://www.bootdisk.com/ 0034 August 2008
HouseCall
Welcome to the 34th Edition of HouseCall
INDEX
1) Bad CRC
2) I Want To Uninstall SP3
3) Windows Update Fails On Old Reinstall
4) Defrag Takes Too Long
5) PC Shutting Off
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1) Bad CRC
Adron emailed - I'm getting a bad CRC message when downloading and trying to unzip a file. I tried again but to no avail. What is the problem?
*** Bad download, a few bytes were lost or crossed. Delete all temporary internet cache files. Delete all Windows temp and tmp files. Create a new folder then try again it WILL work.
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2) I Want To Uninstall SP3
hrvgds wrote - I want to uninstall SP3.
JS responded:
How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of Windows XP SP3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718/en-us
How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us
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3) Windows Update Fails On Old Reinstall
OSProf posted - As a result of perpetual blue screens, I needed to re-install Windows XP on my 3-year-old Dell from the manufacturer's installation CD.
Previously, I had kept everything up to date with Windows updates. However, the reinstallation caused Windows and Internet Explorer to revert to their old versions (IE 6 and SP2, without any of the security updates of the last three years). After installation, I tried to update to SP3; it downloaded the update successfully, but the installation failed.
Therefore, I tried "Custom updates." It downloaded 96 updates successfully,including the IE7 installer, but none of them successfully installed. I uninstalled a bunch of software, including Norton Internet Security and Google Desktop, but this did not help.
Carey F replied:
Automatic Updates and WindowsUpdate Reset tool:
http://www.codeplex.com/aureset
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Also see:
http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#4
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4) Defrag Takes Too Long
Arnot asked - When I defrag my PC it takes forever. What can I do to speed it up?
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Do this first:
1. Delete all Windows temp and tmp files
2. Most important of all, delete all temporary Internet cache files.
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5) PC Shutting Off
rfdjr1 wrote - The past few days, my computer (3-1/2 year old P4 3,2Ghz, Windows XP Pro) has started shutting down suddenly for no reason. I mean, I'm not turning it off...
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Perhaps heat related. Clean your case fans, clean your cpu fan. Make sure all fans are running. Clean your cpu heatsink, it's prolly full of sticky dust. 3 1/2 years of operation is really due for a clean out of dust and sticky grime.
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