samsung nc10 and win xp

dipsomaniac

when i recently tried installing xp sp1 on a pc the ie browser was useless and wouldn't let me update or install chrome. i think i needed to install sp3.

i also have a samsung nc10 running xp. i know microsoft is ending support for xp. does anyone know what will happen if i need to return that to factory settings?

NiftyDigits

You'll still have access to Service Packs and Updates released thus far.

What is the current BIOS version installed to your Netbook?

Does the other PC have any identifying details?

dipsomaniac

thanks for replying.

bios version 11CA
pc is a self build from 3 years ago

for anyone else with a nc10 i could only get into bios with esc and not f2. took about 20 attempts

forgotmyname

Download sp3 manually. Thats the easiest option.

Just google XP SP3 download. It takes you to the MS site where it says download for IT specialists or network operators or similar.

Just download the exe file and install it.

Updates will then work.

Save the SP3 file to a disc or memory stick to save downloading it again later if needed.

NiftyDigits

dipsomaniac wrote: »

thanks for replying.

bios version 11CA
pc is a self build from 3 years ago

for anyone else with a nc10 i could only get into bios with esc and not f2. took about 20 attempts

If a self build, you should know the exact model of Motherboard.