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08/22/2009 01:44:03 PM · #1 |
| ...that is, until I upgraded to MSIE v8. Now, it's been trying to get SP3 for an hour. What's going on? Is Microsoft up to something? |
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08/22/2009 01:58:45 PM · #2 |
It's a plot to screw up your computer so much that you have no choice but to upgrade to Windows 7. But you'll need a more powerful computer to run the new OS, so you'll also have to buy a new computer. That's where the kickbacks from computer manufacturers to Microsoft come in.
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08/22/2009 02:05:38 PM · #3 |
Use firefox. You may also have a firewall or other security setting preventing download.
Message edited by author 2009-08-22 14:06:27. |
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08/22/2009 02:12:20 PM · #4 |
IE 8 wouldn't be attempting to update to SP3--that's the responsibility of an app called "Windows Update" (or "Microsoft Update", if you've configured it to update other MSFT apps). True, you can launch Windows Update from IE, but IE won't do it on its own.
Go to the Windows Update app an configure it to your liking.
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08/22/2009 02:21:28 PM · #5 |
SP3 never did complete, so I cancelled it. Maybe some other day I'll try that again. I had MSIE v7 before this, now MSIE v8 seems to be OK, though. I can still find everything & at least I'm back online. An icon appears in the systray when there's an update available--there isn't one there now.
I wondered if Microsoft was plotting revenge against me because I didn't agree to one of its offers. Or if it was doing some kind of massive thing w/XP this weekend. My brother says he can't browse, too. |
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08/22/2009 07:48:51 PM · #6 |
The system tray icon will appear whenever Windows Update checks and finds updates available. Again, you can configure the frequency of when it checks, or you can turn off automatic updates altogether--I would not recommend this.
Enjoy IE8! I do!
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08/22/2009 07:51:12 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
But you'll need a more powerful computer to run the new OS, so you'll also have to buy a new computer. |
I can build one for $400 (not including Windows 7) that will run Windows 7 Home Premium. Maybe even $300. System requirements aren't that high, and good hardware is dirt cheap right now. |
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