When trying to install ie8 on xp pro sp3,ittells me that a kb is missing/
When trying to install it .there is a msg that its not needed’ and I cant install the ie8
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AskWoody LoungerFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:09 am #481598Viewing 4 reply threadsAuthorReplies-
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AskWoody_MVPFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:04 am #1320331There’s a possibility your SP3 is a beta version: WindowsXP-KB932823-v3-x86-ENU install problem
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AskWoody_MVPFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:26 pm #1320651Where is that version number from?
Try Start, Run, msinfo32 or How to find windows version, build number and revision number?
Should be5.1.2600.5512
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