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Windows XP Service Pack 3 Error Messages

Windows XP Service Pack 3 installation fails with an error message, and the following error is logged in the service pack installation log: "8007F0F4 - STATUS_PREREQUISITE_FAILED"
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The Recycle Bin icon does not refresh automatically in Windows Vista or in Windows XP
Describes how to fix the Recycle Bin if the Recycle Bin icon does not refresh automatically in Windows Vista or in Windows XP.
How do I make the Recycle Bin appear on my desktop in Windows Vista or in Windows XP?
Describes how to restore the Recycle Bin in Windows Vista or in Windows XP.
Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
This article describes a problem with CD or DVD drives not work, or is missing, or not recognized after installing or uninstalling programs.
JPG files are not displayed in the Online Print Ordering Wizard in Windows XP
Describes an issue in which Windows XP Online Print Ordering Wizard does not display JPG files.
How can I prevent users from connecting to a USB storage device?
Describes methods to prevent users from connecting to a USB storage device that is connected to a Windows XP-based, Windows Server 2003-based, or Windows 2000-based computer.
Hyperlinks do not work in Outlook Express or in Word
Describe an issue in which hyperlinks do not work in Outlook Express or in Word
You cannot add a printer and you receive printer spooler error messages in Windows XP
Explains why you may receive "printer spooling" error messages or why you cannot add a printer, and provides a workaround.
How to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows Vista
Discusses how to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption.
How to set power options so that you are not prompted for a password when a Windows XP based-computer resumes from standby
Describes how to set the power options in Windows XP so that you are not prompted for a password when your computer resumes from standby.
Error message when you try to update a Windows XP-based computer: "0x80072EE4"
Describes a problem where Windows Update and Microsoft Update stall at the "Checking for latest version of Windows Update software" page and produce an error code of 0x80072EE4.
Error message when you try to install a program for the Xbox 360 Media Center Extender in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Service Pack 3: "There is a problem with the installation of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005"
Describes why you receive an error message when you try to install a program for the Xbox 360 Media Center Extender in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP3. To resolve this issue, you must install update 895961.
DCOM Error 10021 is logged when you run a WinRM command against a remote computer that has update 936059 applied
Describes a problem in which DCOM Error 10021 is logged after you apply update 936059.
How can I disable wireless configuration services and enable the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration services
Consider this scenario. Several wireless configuration utilities are installed on a Windows XP-based computer. You want to use only the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service. This article helps you stop the Broadcom Wireless LAN Tray Service,...
Printers that use ports that do not begin with COM, LPT, or USB are not redirected in a remote desktop or a terminal services session
Describes an issue when printers that use ports that do not begin with COM, LPT, or USB are not redirected in a remote desktop or a terminal services session.
You cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based computer
Describes an issue where you cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based computer. Explains how to modify the registry to resolve this problem.
On a Windows XP-based computer, icons are displayed as a red X
On a Windows XP-based computer, when you open Control Panel, and then click User Accounts, all links under the Learn About menu appear as question mark [?] icons, or they appear as red X icons instead of the default icons.
How to move the Windows Taskbar from its default position or reset it to its default position
This article describes how to move the taskbar from the default position. This article also describes how to restore the taskbar back to the default position. If you want to reset the taskbar back to the default position in Windows XP or Windows Vista...
How can I turn on or turn off the firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions?
Explains how to turn on or turn off the firewall feature in Windows XP.
How do I restore security settings to the default settings?
Use this Microsoft Fix it automated solution to restore your computer's security settings to their default configurations. Applies to computers that are running Windows XP and Windows Vista.
How do I disable balloon tips in the notification area in Windows XP or Vista?
You want to prevent balloon tips from being displayed in the notification area. This article helps you do this. Note The steps in this article disable all balloon tips in the notification area for this computer. You cannot disable balloon tips only for...
You cannot log in to or connect to secured Web sites in Internet Explorer
Describes how to troubleshoot Internet Explorer in Windows XP when Internet Explorer cannot connect to SSL Secured (128-Bit) Web sites (https://).
My view settings or customizations for a folder are lost or incorrect
Your view settings or customizations for a folder may be lost or incorrect. For example, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms: Microsoft Windows does not remember your view settings for a folder when you reopen it. Note The view...
A new window opened in Internet Explorer displays a blank white page
Describes an issue where the new window that you open in Internet Explorer displays a blank white page. Additionally, you receive an error message if you try to perform a search on the page by using the Find (on This Page) command.
When I tried to open Device Manager or the Computer Management window, I received an error message: "MMC cannot open the file C:\WINDOWS\system32\devmgmt.msc"
Describes an issue in which you receive an error message when you try to open Device Manager or the Computer Management window. Provides a resolution for this issue.
The Windows Search feature does not work correctly, you receive script errors in Internet Explorer, or some information is missing after you upgrade to Windows XP or after you uninstall Norton SystemWorks 2003 from a Windows XP-based computer
Describes some problems that can occur on a computer that has both Windows XP and Norton SystemWorks 2003 installed. Provides an automatic Fix and a manual resolution for these problems.

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