Symantec causes Internet bug in SP3 for Windows XP
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
Windows XP SP3 has introduced a little bug with its service pack. But, luckily for Microsoft, Windows can point the blame elsewhere.
In the last month, some Windows users have experienced an issue after downloading Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. Some folks noticed that the device manager didn’t show any devices. Other PC users noticed that either the network adapter, wireless connection, or shared network drives didn’t work.
So, what caused this SP3 snafu?
Symantec took responsbility by explaining that SP3 caused its Symantec product to load the Windows registry with corrupted keys. These corrupted keys could cause intermittent or permanent non-functionality of a direct network connection or wireless connection. In short, Symantec’s security feature wasn’t able to mesh well with SP3.
What can you do to prevent this?
- Make sure to disable and stop Symantec from running in the background when you install Service Pack 3. It is a good rule of thumb to do this for all anti-virus software when installing software.
- If you’ve already installed SP3 and are experiencing issues with connecting on the Internet or with your network drives/connections, download the Microsoft fix.
Do not fear downloading SP3 in general as this is a necessary security safeguard and stability measure for your computer experience. If you do not feel comfortable installing SP3 on your own, feel free to contact a Windows certified technician.
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