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Windows XP update

  • 21-11-2022 07:06PM
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    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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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    Leave it connected to the internet and let Microsoft update run?

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



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    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?



  • #4
    L1011
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    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.



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    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



  • #6
    L1011
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119903597#Comment_119903597

    I'd imagine its more than a dead screen then.



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    newmember2
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119903597#Comment_119903597

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



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    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.



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    IMG_20221124_202109.jpg

    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



  • #10
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    VGA connection.



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