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Windows XP update

  • 21-11-2022 7:06pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭ Logo


    Hi. I spilt liquid on my laptop so the screen isn't working anymore. So now I'm trying to use another laptop that hasn't been in use for a number of years but it has Windows XP professional installed. I need an update (getting your clock is ahead error msg etc.). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks



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  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Giuliana Wailing Sprint


    Leave it connected to the internet and let Microsoft update run?

    XP is very old and isn't supported any more.



  • Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭ Logo


    Thanks. l've tried that but it didn't work. Just wondering now if I can connect the broken screen laptop hard drive to another screen?



  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 63,158 Mod ✭✭✭✭ L1011


    XP has severe difficulty updating these days as the supercedence method is a mess and it can take a day or two to evaluate.

    There are unofficial rollups - https://msfn.org/board/topic/171171-introducing-unofficial-windows-xp-sp4/

    However, the system will be horribly insecure and there are no current browsers available either.

    You can probably attach the dead screen laptop to a TV/monitor, if it is only the screen that's damaged.



  • Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭ Logo


    I did try to connect the dead screen to a monitor earlier but it didn't work. Do you have any ideas of what cable connections are needed? Thanks



  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 63,158 Mod ✭✭✭✭ L1011




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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,000 ✭✭✭ newmember2


    You tell me...what display connections are on your broken laptop and on you monitor/TV?



  • Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭ Logo


    The laptop is powering up as normal so it seems to be working but the screen doesn't work. I tried to connect HD to a monitor but honestly haven't a clue what cables are needed.



  • Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭ Logo


    Result. Was able to connect laptop to monitor with these cables. Sorry but don't know what they're called but it might be a help to someone else. Thanks again for the replies



  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Giuliana Wailing Sprint


    VGA connection.



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