doug Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 I've been trying to download SP1 for XP (pro version) but as I'm still on 98SE M$ only links me to 98 updates. I'm sure I need it because I've run the compatibility check from M$ and it lists my ADSL modem under the soft- and hardware issues. Tried plusnet for updates but have been told that as long as I sp1 the appropriate drivers will be present - catch 22. Anyone help? :(PS If I do go toes up then without the BB I won't be able to shout help in here -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 is this any good doug??http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&DisplayLang=enit may be worth looking through some old mag cover cd's if you have em or keep em.... SP1 may be on one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted November 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Any suggestions for which PCA month to look for? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 haven't a clue........ :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 sorry Doug but Ive drunk a bottle of Fitou 1999 and several Salignac's as its been one of those emotional days with the staff and Im out to lunch......!Bear with me.....Why are you downloading SP1 while you are useing win98 ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted November 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 You are a tease Nel! Spotted your last post while I was rummaging through my old PCA disks. Anyway I downloaded the SP1a patch using your link. According to M$ it's the same as SP! but without the Java engine (High Court requirement). This may B****r my ibanking access. Now folks, before the dreaded change over, where can I download the Java engine.I'm almost ready. Have done a backup of my system drive to spare disk. Have copied all my data files from second partition on that disk. Have made copies of address book and favourite to thar disk. I've a nagging feeling that there may be an incompatibility issue there though. Have downloaded new driver for printer and CMI audio driver for M/B. Go to bed shortly and worry about what else I should do next.As long as I have internet and banking access I can proceed from there, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted November 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Tankus, see my earlier. The compatibility check queried my ADSL modem. Plusnet said I'd be OK if I got SP1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Ok doug ...Ill check this post when I'm dried out ....next week perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Tankus.... Doug is going to do away with good ole W98 and he is going to load XP.... he is just trying to make sure he has got everything he needs to get back on line with his new O/S.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Microsoft Virtual Machine.http://java-virtual-machine.net/download.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 Just stick it in doug ...and do the updates after its up and funning ....!My Athlon 800 had no probs going from 98SE to XP .........Once its loaded it will update , It'll just take a long time on a 56K modem to update ....I think the SP update ran to around 28 mb 's but things are getting a bit loose at my end ........I haven't reached the helicopters above the bed yet , but its getting there ........jUST STICK IT IN AND HAVE DONE WITH IT MY SONIf it doesn't work , just think of the entertainment value in the weeks It'll take to sort it out .....Mine was a dead easy load though ....jus makes you sick innit .......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted November 11, 2003 Report Share Posted November 11, 2003 jUST STICK IT IN AND HAVE DONE WITH IT MY SONIf it doesn't work , just think of the entertainment value in the weeks It'll take to sort it out .....B) :lol: :lol:Oh Tankus.... you have such a way with words!!!!! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted November 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Well I'm back with XP PRO SP1. It went quite smoothly. Thanks to all for your suggestions and PM's. The SP1 pack did enable my ADSL modem to work. This is all a very strange country now. I'm sure I'm going to have lots of questions but promise I'll try and search the archives first. I do have an immedeate question which I'll start a frsh posting for.Formal request for a resolved sticker please :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 Glad to see you got here ok Doug....:) I think we well be back to Windowsforum.org tomorrow by the way!!That is a cryptic message that will get 'em all wondering don't you think!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nellie2 Posted November 12, 2003 Report Share Posted November 12, 2003 This topic has now been resolved and subsequently closed.If you wish to add a reply, please contact an administrator or moderator to reopen the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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