Select “Notify me but don’t automatically download or install them”, then click Apply – OK. Right-click MY COMPUTER, then click Properties – Automatic Updates.

After the above steps have been done, make sure your computer has a working internet connection.Ĩ. This allows Windows XP to properly detect and configure your computer's devices.ħ. Make sure to install the chipset driver (if one is available) first before installing the other drivers. Install the necessary drivers for your computer's primary devices (chipset, graphics, audio, ethernet, wireless, etc.). Note: It contains security updates for the post-SP3 period of May 2008 - April 2014.Ħ. Install Windows XP Service Pack 4 Unofficial 3.1b Note: This step is needed only if your Windows XP disc does not contain Service Pack 3.ģ. Install the Service Pack 3 (SP3) upgrade. Select 'Not right now' so Windows Update is not turned on at this time.Ģ. Make sure to enter a valid 25-character product key, or else the setup process will stop. Boot from the Windows XP disc and do a clean install.

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