Thanks for this Jim, which works.
For laughs, my client made the mistake of contacting MS. Their response below.
Don't know how they possibly expect a consumer to wade through this.
From: Microsoft EMEA Consumer Technical Support [mailto:WINDO.PLTF.EU.00.EN.CVG.GUR.TS.1FL.PBA.00.WB@css.one.microsoft.com]
Sent: 11 September 2008 12:05
To: Hilton Mail
Subject: SRX1078304828ID - SRX1078304828
Case Reference Number: 1078304828
Dear Mr. Warren,
As per the problem description enclosed in the case, you are not able to install windows XP Sp3.
Please follow the steps mentioned below which can help us resolve the cause of the issue.
Please provide us with the following information:
- May I know which version of Windows you are using?
- Do you have any Antivirus or Firewall installed (Brand and version)?
- Internet connection type (Broadband or dialup or on a network)?
- Is the computer connected to a network or domain?
- Are there any error messages or numbers?
- Please provide us with the screen shot of the System Property screen and System information screen on the following mail address:
v-2presw@mssupport.microsoft.com
- To open the System property screen type the following command on the RUN window.
sysdm.cpl
- To open the System information screen type the following command on the RUN window.
msinfo32
Here's how to capture screenshot:
1. Once the error message appears, press "Ctrl" + "Print Screen" on the keyboard.
2. Open Microsoft Word or Paint (Start->Programs->Accessories).
3. Click on Edit and click on Paste (once you paste, you will see the screen capture here).
4. Now save this file and send it to me.
ACTION PLAN: Please follow the steps mentioned below which can help us resolve the cause of the issue.
During the installation of Windows XP SP3 if you get any Active X control please try to install it and proceed with the installation and in case if you face any problem then please refer to the following steps-
SUGGESTION 1-
- Try to disable the third party software installed on the computer
Note: - To disable the startup applications use the following steps:
- Start the System Configuration Utility
Click Start, click Run, type msconfig, and then click OK.
The System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.
- From the System Configuration Utility window click on the "Startup" tab from the top of the window.
- Click on "Disable All" button which is at the bottom of the screen.
- When you are prompted, click Restart to restart the computer.
- After restarting the computer if we are getting the following message "You have used the System Configuration Utility to make changes to the way Windows starts. The System Configuration Utility is currently in Diagnostic or Selective Startup mode, causing this message to be displayed and the utility to run every time Windows starts".
Please check the checkbox with the message "Don't show this message again" and click Ok.
===========================================================================================
SUGGESTION 2
- Delete the temporary files from the following folders:
>> Type the following commands on the RUN window one by one and open the folders and delete all the files permanently:
temp
prefetch
%temp%
===========================================================================================
SUGGESTION 3-
- Use the following link to download the SP3 on the computer and save the setup file on the desktop screen.
1) Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.
Do one of the following:
2) To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.
3) Save the setup file on the computer desktop screen.
- Restart the computer in safe mode.
- To use a Safe Boot option, follow these steps:
1. Restart your computer and start pressing the F8 key on your keyboard. On a computer that is configured for booting to multiple operating systems, you can press the F8 key when the Boot Menu appears.
2. Select an option when the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, and then press ENTER.
3. When the Boot menu appears again, and the words "Safe Mode" appear in blue at the
bottom , select the installation that you want to start, and then press ENTER.
- Go back to the desktop screen and double left click on the save setup file for Windows XP SP3 to start the installation.
Please let us know about the results as we will be more than happy to analyze them and work on further technical action plan. If you wish to proceed with our phone support option, please call us using the contact information mentioned below.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for choosing Microsoft.
Yours sincerely,
Preeti Swara
v-2presw@mssupport.microsoft.com
8:00am -5:00pm GMT, Mon-Fri
Microsoft Product Support Services http://www.microsoft.com/uk/support
Microsoft Contact Centre (UK): 0870 60 10 100
Microsoft Contact Centre (Republic of Ireland): 1 850 940940
We pride ourselves at Microsoft on delivering an excellent service and we trust that you are totally satisfied with the service you have received. If you have any feedback about my work or your support experience, please send your comments and suggestions to my manager and the UK Management team by e-mailing mailto:v-2madjo@mssupport.microsoft.com?subject=Attention_of_Madhur_Jolly
From: thin-bounce@freelists.org [mailto:thin-bounce@freelists.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kenzig http://thin.ms
Sent: 08 September 2008 12:53
To: thin@freelists.org
Subject: [THIN] Re: XP SP3 breaking RDP?
Redownload and install the nrew RDP 6.1 update http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6e1ec93d-bdbd-4983-92f7-479e088570ad&DisplayLang=en
Jim Kenzig
Blog: http://www.techblink.com
On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 6:18 AM, Nick Smith <nick@officeanyplace.com> wrote:
Guys,
We've started having users download SP3 for XP. Once installed, when you run RDP it throws an error saying Data Execution Prevention is preventing it running. Also breaks the RDP ActiveX.
Only solution we currently have is to uninstall – anyone got anything better?
Nick
Friday, September 12, 2008
[THIN] Re: XP SP3 breaking RDP?
Ya know.. I cant get SP3 to install on my machine either .....
On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 6:18 AM, Nick Smith <nick@officeanyplace.com> wrote:
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