SP3 ( KB936929 ) Fails to install repeatedly

[harvey]

I have a vanilla Pentium 4, ( i Gig RAM, ATI Sq 250 PCI card) running
Windows Sp2

repeatedly, SP3 tries to install, then fails with no warning message.

It then goes through an elaborate de-install

only to repeat this process.

In frustration I wonder:


1 Why was this shipped in such a cryptic format, leaving the user
up in the air as to what went wrong?

2 formatting the hard drive and reinstalling windows is not an
option.

3 Is there a patch for SP3 being readied so that some sort of error
log is produced ?

4 Is SP3 really necessary ?


Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

( Sent From the Ubuntu Side of my PC)

 

[Thee Chicago Wolf]

I have a vanilla Pentium 4, ( i Gig RAM, ATI Sq 250 PCI card) running

Windows Sp2

repeatedly, SP3 tries to install, then fails with no warning message.

It then goes through an elaborate de-install

only to repeat this process.

In frustration I wonder:


1 Why was this shipped in such a cryptic format, leaving the user
up in the air as to what went wrong?

2 formatting the hard drive and reinstalling windows is not an
option.

3 Is there a patch for SP3 being readied so that some sort of error
log is produced ?

4 Is SP3 really necessary ?


Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

SP3 is a good update to have. Check some of the info in these KB
articles:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

The XP Solution Center:
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/1173

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

[Kayman]

I have a vanilla Pentium 4, ( i Gig RAM, ATI Sq 250 PCI card) running
Windows Sp2

repeatedly, SP3 tries to install, then fails with no warning message.

It then goes through an elaborate de-install

only to repeat this process.

In frustration I wonder:


1 Why was this shipped in such a cryptic format, leaving the user
up in the air as to what went wrong?

2 formatting the hard drive and reinstalling windows is not an
option.

3 Is there a patch for SP3 being readied so that some sort of error
log is produced ?

4 Is SP3 really necessary ?


Any help would be appreciated.

You'll need to upgrade to SP3. In the not-so-distant future, you won't be
able receiving security updates/patches for your WinXP operating system.

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:
Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...8969-4ddf-beb2-8bfac9ed416b&displaylang=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/windo...259b-4d55-98f9-12dbc4eb06311033.mspx?mfr=true

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

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

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&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/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...50b7-4b14-a2fd-0155d6b174f91033.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/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=2010&SiteID=17

Good luck

 

[harvey]

You'll need to upgrade to SP3. In the not-so-distant future, you won't be
able receiving security updates/patches for your WinXP operating system.

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computerhttp://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:
Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installationhttp://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp...

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overviewhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68c48dad-bc3...

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-...http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=60807c3a-896...

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

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

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

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

Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backuphttp://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/a3516977-259b-...

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

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

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5F...

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/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E7...

Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recoveryhttp://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/e96185f5-50b7-...

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 SP3http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=2010&SiteI...

Good luck

Thanks to everyone:

In reading the overview:"

Overview
Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released
updates for the operating system.
This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which
do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating
system. This white paper summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3."

- and seeing the update is dated July 3rd, I think I'll pass on it, or
set a full day aside just to do the update

Thanks

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

WinXP SP3 was released in early May-08.

WinXP SP3 was released to Automatic Updates on 10 Jul-08.
======================
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Error message when you try to install WinXP SP3: "Access is denied" or
"Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
[http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/reset-the-registry-and-the-file-permissions-in-windows-xp/]

WinXP SP3 installation fails with an error message, and the following error
is logged in the service pack installation log: "8007F0F4 -
STATUS_PREREQUISITE_FAILED"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949388

Error messages when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Service
Pack 3 installation did not complete" and "An internal error occurred":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949384

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

.. US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

.. CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

.. UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

.. AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

.. Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3