Windows service pack 3

[J.Green]

Every since I installed service pack 3 my laptop doesn't recognize my battery
and won't charge or run on battery power, can anyone help me with this?

 

[Iceman]

Every since I installed service pack 3 my laptop doesn't recognize my battery
and won't charge or run on battery power, can anyone help me with this?

Your laptop battery just *might* have been nearing the end of its life
cycle, when you installed SP3. You could try buying a new one.

Some pages with information about Windows XP Service Pack 3:

A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gpr...

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
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5B33B5A8-5E7...

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp...

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

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-...

 

[Unknown]

What are your settings in control panel ---power options?

 

[Unknown]

Sorry but that is highly unlikely. I would even say impossible.