Rama wrote:
> My computer is HP Compaq dx2280 MT. Pentium[R] D CPU 2080GHz; 2079 GHz,
> 504
> MB of RAM. Preloaded with Windows XP Professional with SP2.

> I regularly download Microsoft Malicious software removal tool and run
> entire system scan once a month. I've anti virus, malware removal software
> and a firewall.

> I never had any problem with the computer until SP3 came into my life.
> Ever
> since then, I've sent a minimum of 50 to 60 error reports a day to
> Microsoft
> for 2 months, but the gods presiding there have not shown any mercy on me.
> The situation now is, I've reformatted the hard disk and reloaded windows
> xp
> last week. The accounting software,and tax software were working normally
> until SP3 was installed by windows automatic update system. Then the
> problems began once more. I've now read at Microsoft knowledge base about
> the steps to be taken before installing SP3. The problem is, when you put
> the system on automatic updates, at least I didn't know until after SP3
> was
> installed.

> Now, I intend to run check disk, then again reformat and reload windows
> xp.
> I request the techies here to give me a run down of variuos steps to be
> taken before, during and after installing windows os to avoid any kind of
> trouble in future. I know today is Sunday, but keeping my fingers crossed
> and hoping to get some help. Want to complete all the operations and be
> ready for work tomorrow.

> Thanks for your help.

> PS: Don't mind the language as you know I'm a bit emotionally upset at the
> moment.