Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it ?

Thanks

Try the free support first then if no joy see below on how to uninstall.
Free unlimited installation and compatibility support
(Via Email, Chat or Phone support)
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us

JS

"NatureMuzic" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it
> ?
>
> Thanks
>
>

What defines "safely"?

NatureMuzic wrote:

> Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it ?
>
> Thanks
>
>

On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:01:02 -0700, NatureMuzic wrote:

> Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it ?

Yes, you can.

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

Things to do prior downloadin/installing SP3.
1.Make an Image backup of the hard drive/Windows Partition before you
install SP3
2.Test your System Restore to see if it is working correctly.
3.Make absolutely sure the machine's free of any hijackware, Trojan, or
virus infections before installing SP3.
4.Run Disk Cleanup then run a Defrag session before installing SP3.
5.Disable all real-time protections (anti-virus; anti-spyware;third-party
firewall) before downloading/installing SP3.
6.Reboot twice after installing SP3.
7.Run another Defrag.

Detailed information:
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...playlang=en&tm

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup
http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....mspx?mfr=true

How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb456980.aspx

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers
(Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery
http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....mspx?mfr=true

Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is
denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

If you don't like the answers provided here go to:
Use this forum for all issues related to Windows XP SP3
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/...2010&SiteID=17

Good luck

On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:01:02 -0700, NatureMuzic
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it ?



Although the answer is yes (see Kayman's message), if I were you I
would describe your issues here, so you can get help with and fix
them. Removing SP3 should be a last resort, only if nothing else
works.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

yes, you should be able
to uninstall it without
issues.

i contacted my laptops
maker regarding the sp3,
and i was advised not
to install it.

i have also forward the
recommendation i received
to microsoft technical
support for the sp3.

--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>

"NatureMuzic" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:63CFB604-00F0-43A0-B00D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it ?
>
> Thanks
>
>

I removed mine and everything seems ok now. I had someone from microsoft
support on the line with me for 30 minutes to get it off correctly. The
person advised me not to try to install it again until some time passes as
there are many issues with it --thats why microsoft offers free support going
into next year for anyone experiencing issues. The microsoft people were
great in first trying to help me fix the issues and then finally to uninstall
it when the issues weren't able to be fixed.

One interesting thing was that after sp3, system information kept telling me
my system was windows XP version 2002, when if fact my system is XP media
center edition 2005. Using the command winver it would give the right info
but if you clicked system in control panel it gave incorrect information. I
also could no longer sync my PDA to my desktop calendar.

"NatureMuzic" wrote:

> Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it ?
>
> Thanks
>
>

Thanks JS as I have tried some free suport froups elsewhere, but will look
into the links you provided. Again, thanks.

"JS" wrote:

> Try the free support first then if no joy see below on how to uninstall.
> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support
> (Via Email, Chat or Phone support)
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>
> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249/en-us
>
> JS
>
> "NatureMuzic" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:63CFB604-00F0-43A0-B00D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it
> > ?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
>
>
>

Well, I am soewhat of a PC neophyte & guess I mean can I remove it without
screwing something else up!

"Bob I" wrote:

> What defines "safely"?
>
> NatureMuzic wrote:
>
> > Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it ?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
>
>

Kayman,

Thanks very much for all these helpful links & will be going thru them one
by one - may have more questions, but if so, I'll be back. Thanks again &
luck, of the good variety, I can surely use!

"Kayman" wrote:

> On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:01:02 -0700, NatureMuzic wrote:
>
> > Seems I am having some issues I never did pre SP3 - can I safely remove it ?
>
> Yes, you can.
>
> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
>
> Things to do prior downloadin/installing SP3.
> 1.Make an Image backup of the hard drive/Windows Partition before you
> install SP3
> 2.Test your System Restore to see if it is working correctly.
> 3.Make absolutely sure the machine's free of any hijackware, Trojan, or
> virus infections before installing SP3.
> 4.Run Disk Cleanup then run a Defrag session before installing SP3.
> 5.Disable all real-time protections (anti-virus; anti-spyware;third-party
> firewall) before downloading/installing SP3.
> 6.Reboot twice after installing SP3.
> 7.Run another Defrag.
>
> Detailed information:
> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
> http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...playlang=en&tm
>
> The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
>
> Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
> you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309
>
> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>
> How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
>
> Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....mspx?mfr=true
>
> How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb456980.aspx
>
> Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
> and Developers
> (Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....mspx?mfr=true
>
> Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is
> denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
>
> If you don't like the answers provided here go to:
> Use this forum for all issues related to Windows XP SP3
> http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/...2010&SiteID=17
>
> Good luck
>