Repairing XP files with my disks

shygirl1948 · Oct 6, 2008

I am a senior citizen who did not "grow up" on computers. Please help. My kid who lives out of state visited, built me a computer. After using the computer for a while, I have corrupt and overwritten files and don't know what I did wrong. I have the XP disks which warn that I may lose info if I use them to repair. The XP was an upgrade from 2000. I also have a another smaller hard drive with 2000 on it.

1. Does that warning about losing information mean I may lose the update downloads from the Windows site that were installed after the XP was installed?

If so, that's no big deal as long as I can still reinstall them from the Microsoft download site.

2. Are those files still available on the Microsoft download site?

I have and need Service Pack 3 for my DVD to work and the only link I can locate on the Microsoft site is the IT version. I just went in circles.

3. Does anyone have the site address for XP Service Pack 3?

Thanks in advance.

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panchoman · Oct 6, 2008

hit windows key + R and type in chkdsk /F

it should fix many of your corrupted files..

francis511 · Oct 6, 2008

Download service pack 3

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/windows-xp-service-pack-3.html

Ongaku · Oct 6, 2008

use Windows Update as well to get all current updates and patches

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Repairing XP files with my disks

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