how do i find out what exact build/version i have? (xp pro)

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this is the beginner forum correct?

how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on their
machine?

 

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Hi

Either type

winver

from Start>Run or right click My Computer and select Properties. Either
option will tell you which version of XP you are running + notice of any
Service Packs that have been installed.

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MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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"xp newbie" <xp newbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:53CFBC27-0D81-461C-8104-DB04E4557557@microsoft.com...
> this is the beginner forum correct?
>
> how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on
> their
> machine?

 

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thanx.. it tells me version 5.1 / build 2600 xpclient xxxetc.. is there any
significance to this version/build?

when i go to get updates, it alternates on its recommendations between sp1
and sp2.. i was told that someone had put sp1 on it..

appreciated your prompt response...really

"Will Denny" wrote:

> Hi
>
> Either type
>
> winver
>
> from Start>Run or right click My Computer and select Properties. Either
> option will tell you which version of XP you are running + notice of any
> Service Packs that have been installed.
>
> --
>
> Will Denny
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> Please reply to the News Groups
>
>
> "xp newbie" <xp newbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:53CFBC27-0D81-461C-8104-DB04E4557557@microsoft.com...
> > this is the beginner forum correct?
> >
> > how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on
> > their
> > machine?
>
>
>

 

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my comp. says xp pro ver. 2002, winver says version 5.1/build 2600.. is any
significance attached to this info? it says no services packs installed, but
if i got to windows updates ans scan, it tells me i need sp2, not sp1...?


"Will Denny" wrote:

> Hi
>
> Either type
>
> winver
>
> from Start>Run or right click My Computer and select Properties. Either
> option will tell you which version of XP you are running + notice of any
> Service Packs that have been installed.
>
> --
>
> Will Denny
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> Please reply to the News Groups
>
>
> "xp newbie" <xp newbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:53CFBC27-0D81-461C-8104-DB04E4557557@microsoft.com...
> > this is the beginner forum correct?
> >
> > how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on
> > their
> > machine?
>
>
>

 

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Click on Windows explorer (Start button>allprograms>accessories>windows
explorer) In the windows explorer window click the Help option on the main
toolbar. from the drop down menu click the About option. Your version number
is there. For example my version is Version 5.1 (build
2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301:service pack 2)

--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org


"xp newbie" <xp newbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:53CFBC27-0D81-461C-8104-DB04E4557557@microsoft.com...
> this is the beginner forum correct?
>
> how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on
> their
> machine?

 

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i now know how to get the version information via all of the ways previously
listed, thank you.

when i go to the update site, scan my computer for available updates i get
inconsistant recommandations, approx 50/50 for SP1/SP2...i was informed that
the history of the machine was that SP1 had previously been installed, and
not uninstalled to the best of their knowledge.

the information i get back from winver is version 5.1 - build 2600.. no
service packs.. before i new how to get the version information i tried to do
an express install of SP2 (updates choice), it then told me i needed to get
SP1 first..

BTW, the real issue that prompted updating is that WMP9 and 10 sometimes
explorer are using 100% CPU and causing massive inconvience.. i just
installed the recom. HOTFIX.. but the problem remains...any answers/solutions
would be famntastick..

"John Barnett MVP" wrote:

> Click on Windows explorer (Start button>allprograms>accessories>windows
> explorer) In the windows explorer window click the Help option on the main
> toolbar. from the drop down menu click the About option. Your version number
> is there. For example my version is Version 5.1 (build
> 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301:service pack 2)
>
> --
> John Barnett MVP
> Associate Expert
> http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
>
>
> "xp newbie" <xp newbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:53CFBC27-0D81-461C-8104-DB04E4557557@microsoft.com...
> > this is the beginner forum correct?
> >
> > how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on
> > their
> > machine?
>
>
>

 

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xp newbie wrote:
> i now know how to get the version information via all of the ways previously
> listed, thank you.
>
> when i go to the update site, scan my computer for available updates i get
> inconsistant recommandations, approx 50/50 for SP1/SP2...i was informed that
> the history of the machine was that SP1 had previously been installed, and
> not uninstalled to the best of their knowledge.
>
> the information i get back from winver is version 5.1 - build 2600.. no
> service packs.. before i new how to get the version information i tried to do
> an express install of SP2 (updates choice), it then told me i needed to get
> SP1 first..
>
> BTW, the real issue that prompted updating is that WMP9 and 10 sometimes
> explorer are using 100% CPU and causing massive inconvience.. i just
> installed the recom. HOTFIX.. but the problem remains...any answers/solutions
> would be famntastick..
>

It is unnecessary to install SP1 before SP2 is installed. SP2 includes
SP1 updates. Try installing SP2 and see if that helps you. People have
experienced problems with the Express Install on occasion. You might
want to download the full SP2 package, install it and then revisit the
update site. Use this link to download SP2 to your hard drive then run
it
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en

If you encounter further problems please post back with the exact error
message and someone might be able to help further.

Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca\windowsxp

 

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Hi

If you right click on My Computer then select Properties - the number of any
Service Pack installed will be on the last line under "System:" on the
General tab. How do you mean WU alternates between SP1/SP2?

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups


"xp newbie" <xpnewbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ADF7532C-E5F6-47BE-866B-B6208F041439@microsoft.com...
> thanx.. it tells me version 5.1 / build 2600 xpclient xxxetc.. is there
> any
> significance to this version/build?
>
> when i go to get updates, it alternates on its recommendations between sp1
> and sp2.. i was told that someone had put sp1 on it..
>
> appreciated your prompt response...really
>
> "Will Denny" wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> Either type
>>
>> winver
>>
>> from Start>Run or right click My Computer and select Properties. Either
>> option will tell you which version of XP you are running + notice of any
>> Service Packs that have been installed.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Will Denny
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>> Please reply to the News Groups
>>
>>
>> "xp newbie" <xp newbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:53CFBC27-0D81-461C-8104-DB04E4557557@microsoft.com...
>> > this is the beginner forum correct?
>> >
>> > how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on
>> > their
>> > machine?
>>
>>
>>

 

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Hi

SP2 is the lastest one - and incorporates all the Updates from SP1. Saves
having to install SP1 then SP2 afterwards.

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups


"xp newbie" <xpnewbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E98FA669-DC31-420B-AF81-65AD5A3F29DF@microsoft.com...
> my comp. says xp pro ver. 2002, winver says version 5.1/build 2600.. is
> any
> significance attached to this info? it says no services packs installed,
> but
> if i got to windows updates ans scan, it tells me i need sp2, not sp1...?
>
>
> "Will Denny" wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> Either type
>>
>> winver
>>
>> from Start>Run or right click My Computer and select Properties. Either
>> option will tell you which version of XP you are running + notice of any
>> Service Packs that have been installed.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Will Denny
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>> Please reply to the News Groups
>>
>>
>> "xp newbie" <xp newbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:53CFBC27-0D81-461C-8104-DB04E4557557@microsoft.com...
>> > this is the beginner forum correct?
>> >
>> > how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on
>> > their
>> > machine?
>>
>>
>>

 

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hi,

i have installed the sp2 and the other 20 or so recommended hotfixes and wmp
still has the same problem.

Am I correct in assuming that ~100% CPU usage by WMP10 (was 9) in not right?
Have had the problem with explorer.exe on the machine as well, I have
installed the HOTFIX that was associated with the WMP problem as recommended
by MS, but there was no improvement.

Also, if the WMP is closed via task manager or right-clicking on its taskbar
button the app. is removed from task managers 'applications' tab, but music
will still play and wmplayer.exe will still exist in the ' procesess' tab
with 100% CPU usage and a fluxating mem. amount from 40-120K.

Thanks for your time again, I hope I am not asking silly questions.

"Harry Ohrn" wrote:

> xp newbie wrote:
> > i now know how to get the version information via all of the ways previously
> > listed, thank you.
> >
> > when i go to the update site, scan my computer for available updates i get
> > inconsistant recommandations, approx 50/50 for SP1/SP2...i was informed that
> > the history of the machine was that SP1 had previously been installed, and
> > not uninstalled to the best of their knowledge.
> >
> > the information i get back from winver is version 5.1 - build 2600.. no
> > service packs.. before i new how to get the version information i tried to do
> > an express install of SP2 (updates choice), it then told me i needed to get
> > SP1 first..
> >
> > BTW, the real issue that prompted updating is that WMP9 and 10 sometimes
> > explorer are using 100% CPU and causing massive inconvience.. i just
> > installed the recom. HOTFIX.. but the problem remains...any answers/solutions
> > would be famntastick..
> >
>
> It is unnecessary to install SP1 before SP2 is installed. SP2 includes
> SP1 updates. Try installing SP2 and see if that helps you. People have
> experienced problems with the Express Install on occasion. You might
> want to download the full SP2 package, install it and then revisit the
> update site. Use this link to download SP2 to your hard drive then run
> it
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en
>
> If you encounter further problems please post back with the exact error
> message and someone might be able to help further.
>
> Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell/User]
> www.webtree.ca\windowsxp
>

 

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xp pro ver. 2002 is Office XP Pro

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Peter

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Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

"xp newbie" <xpnewbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E98FA669-DC31-420B-AF81-65AD5A3F29DF@microsoft.com...
> my comp. says xp pro ver. 2002, winver says version 5.1/build 2600.. is any
> significance attached to this info? it says no services packs installed, but
> if i got to windows updates ans scan, it tells me i need sp2, not sp1...?
>
>
> "Will Denny" wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> > Either type
> >
> > winver
> >
> > from Start>Run or right click My Computer and select Properties. Either
> > option will tell you which version of XP you are running + notice of any
> > Service Packs that have been installed.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Will Denny
> > MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> > Please reply to the News Groups
> >
> >
> > "xp newbie" <xp newbie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:53CFBC27-0D81-461C-8104-DB04E4557557@microsoft.com...
> > > this is the beginner forum correct?
> > >
> > > how does one find out what exact build/version of xp pro they have on
> > > their
> > > machine?
> >
> >
> >