Phalconphixer
Is the DOS Type error screen giving you the option to start windows normally after an abnormal shut down.
If so, select start windows normally and let the updates re commence - otherwise tell us what is happening.
? or a C\> type prompt or a blue screen with white lettering ? a BSOD screen
Those Vista Patches are not so easy to apply: I know re another thread.
However they are needed to fix weeknesses and bugs in the system.
I'm using the Business version that came with my Dell but the home version will not be espcially different. Click the Orb and type Windows Update, view the history and update any missing elements.
I have found out Vista will not allow you to install SP2 untill all the fixes for Vista SP1 are installed.
Use Google to try and identify the Micrsoft help pages needed for SP2 and please be patient with it.
It does take ages for the updates to apply. Vista will also look for uptodate windows drivers - special programs that manage the components of your P.C working away in the back ground this all takes time.
As for the XP P.C without the patches - I think that SP1 for XP Home may be no longer available - SP2 may still be around. XP support ends in a few months. Are you using any anti virus programs on either P.C ? - Has the Vista P.C suggested that you defragment the hard drive ?
Please see the other threads re XP on Pprune computer threads.
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Last edited by Guest 112233; 21st December 2013 at 23:47.