When its all done, it wants you to rebootĪfter rebooting, you can verify that the patch was correctly installed using Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel. It first asks you to wait while it "inspects your current configuration, archives your current files and updates your files." Then it makes a restore point. Installing the patch takes only a few seconds, even on old hardware.
Wizard warns you to backup your system and close all open programs 2. Starting to install the SMB patch for Windows XP that was released on May 13, 2017ġ. To actually make the Restore Point, go to Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore. To see if System Restore is enabled, right click on My Computer, get the Properties and go to the System Restore tab. Logon as an Administrator and, for good luck, make a Restore Point first thing.