How To Turn Your Windows XP SP2 To SP3 Using Regedit, Without Windows Updates

How To Turn Your Windows XP SP2 To SP3 Using Regedit, Without Windows Updates

Posted by Superheatsink  |  at  1:51 AM

I would like to share an important tip on how to turn your Windows XP SP2 to SP3 using regedit because recently I've encounter a situation wherein I need to install a program that is incompatible in windows xp service pack 2 (SP2). In our laboratory we are using xtenda xbox300 which is can only run in windows xp sp2 but I've been required by our computer programmer instructor to install Microsoft visual studio 2010 which is can only run in windows xp sp3 or higher operating system.

I've tried to install windows installer 3.1 but it doesn't work. I have no choice but to make solution for this in order for us to operate. I made research on the internet on how to fix this problem then I found out that you can turn windows xp sp2 to sp3 by editing the registry. It means to fake the compatibility requirements of the system, the program will think that it is sp3 but it is still an sp2 so you don't need to worry if  there is a device or program installed that has sp2 requirements like in my case the xbox300.

Editing system registry is crucial move you need to take the risk if you failed so here is the step by step procedure on how to turn your windows xp sp2 to sp3 using regedit.

1. Go to Run then type "regedit" and enter.

2. Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

3. Expand SYSTEM.

4. Click Windows.

5. Inside Windows right click CSDVersion then modify.

6. You will see a value data of 200 change it to 300 then click ok.

7. To finish restart your system and you're done.

I shared this topic in order to help those who are having a problem to install any program in windows xp sp2 because of the compatibility issue. This could be an easy way to turn your Windows XP SP2 to SP3  than performing windows updates or upgrading your operating system. This is proven that works on me.

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How To Fix Windows 7 Startup Problems

How To Fix Windows 7 Startup Problems

Posted by Superheatsink  |  at  10:00 PM

There is a client came to me this morning and She is asking to fix her laptop "Acer Aspire v3-471g". When I examine it I figure out that the operating system of the unit was corrupt or unable to log on to windows. I tried to troubleshoot the problem I've tried to log in to safe-mode, use windows start-up recovery, acer recovery tools, windows Live CD, System Restore etc. but it didn't work then I found out that the operating system installed in her laptop is Windows 7 Home Basic. Thinking to solve the problem by re-installing the original operating system, I go to the internet and download Windows 7 Home Basic then I burnt it into a DVD. But  when I tried to repair the Operating System it still doesn't work. So, I talked to the owner and suggest her a solution, that is to reformat her laptop.

With the approval of the owner I reformat her laptop and because of a good hardware specifications of the system unit I've decided to upgrade the operating system to Windows 8 Professional 64-bit. Finally, the Laptop was fixed but sad to say I didn't recover her important files. I was planning to remove the disk and convert in to external hard-drive to back up the important files but I'cant do it because the system is still under warranty and it could make a conflicts between me and the distributors of the system if there is some problems exist.

Possible solutions to fix windows 7 start-up problems:

1. Try to Log in to safemode. If logging in to safemode is possible it means that it is a minor problem, Try to execute Disk Checking. The Problem is probably cause by not properly shutting down the system.

2. Use Windows Start-up recovery. This is a Built-in recovery tools by windows 7 but you can also perform this using a bootable windows installer.

3. Use Recovery Tools. In my case I use Acer recovery tools because the unit that I am trying to fix is made by Acer.

4. Try to Restore the System by using System Restore. You can use Windows installer to perform system restore but it is only available if the system has created a system restore back up image before the problem occur.

5. Use Windows Live CD. The purpose of this is to Log-in to a virtual windows in this state you can do things like disk checking, fragmentation, back up files etc. that can help you to recover the system.

6. Repair the existing operating system. In my case the existing operating is Windows 7 Home Basic so I download and burnt it in DVD then I tried to Re-install the Operating System.

7. If solutions 1-6 won't work your final solution is to reformat the system.

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How to Install Windows Xp

How to Install Windows Xp

Posted by MJ  |  at  12:22 AM

Things Needed:

1. Windows Xp Installer with Product Key.

System Unit:

1. 300 MHz Processor or higher.
2. 128 MB of RAM.
3. At least 1.5GB of available space on the hard disk.
4. CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
5. Keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc.

First thing you need to do when you install windows is to check that your system unit is working properly and in good condition. Make sure your cd-rom drive and hard disk drive is connected. You can check it in standard CMOS Setup in your system BIOS. The next important settings you need to configure in your BIOS is to set your cd-room drive as the 1st boot device, the purpose of this settings is to tell your computer to read first the cd-room drive wherein your windows installer is mount on it before reading the hard disk. Save settings and Exit BIOS.

Lets start the Windows Setup on How to Install Windows Xp.

Insert your windows Xp SP3 installer in your cd-room drive, The System will read the windows installer inside the Cd-room wait until it show "Press any key to boot from cd" then press any key.

After Windows Setup is loading the files. Welcome to Setup window will appear, to setup windows Xp press "Enter".

Please wait until Windows Xp License Agreement window will appear. Then to agree the Licensing agreement press "F8".

Next step the system will search if you computer has a previous installation of XP. If there is a previous installation computer will detect it if you want to repair it press "R" but if you want a fresh copy of windows Xp press "Esc". If there is no previous windows installation the system will go to Hard disk Partitioning window. If you want to create partition or divide your hard disk to 2 or more parts press "C" but make sure that all partition is deleted. To delete partition press "D". Then if you already created partitions select a partition that you want to install windows xp then press "Enter".

The Partition you've selected is going to be formatted. Select "Format the Partition Using the NTFS File System its either normal or quick. Setup is now Formatting.

The setup will check your disk and create a list of files to be copy. Then the setup will be copying the files, wait until 100 percent or your computer to reboot.

Setup is finished preparing installation you will notice that every reboot it always show "Press any key to boot from cd" but don't press any key again to continue in installing windows if do press any key the setup will restart.

Wait until the "regional and language options" window will appear then click "Next". Personalize Your Software Window Will Appear Encode your Name and Organization then click "next". Enter Your Product Key. Then enter your computer name and administrator password and click "next". Enter the Date and Time Settings.

Wait until Network Settings window will appear. Choose Typical Settings and click "next". Input your work group or if you have domain if you don't know about it just click "Next". Wait up to 25 minutes and your computer will reboot.

Finalizing Setup. Welcome Window Will Appear Click Next. Help to Protect you PC window will appear choose if want to turn automatic updates or Not (optional) then Click Next. Setup is checking your internet connectivity just skip this window. Registering Microsoft window will appear choose "no, at this time" and Next. Enter Your Name or User account and click Next.

Installing windows Xp is Finish.

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