Problem Installing SP3 to XP

[lwapner]

Greetings:

The install was slow and appeared to virtually halt during "Creating
Backup Files". I canceled the installation but had to "alt-ctrl-del"
to get out of the process. A real mess! Then did System Restore. I
went through this failed process twice. All works well now without
succeeding to install SP3.

Questions -

Typically, how long should a successful installation take?

Given that I used "alt-ctrl-del" to abort two failed installations,
have I created an excessive number of worthless (backup) files or
other problems on my hard drive? If so, is there a safe way to delete
them?

Thanks!!

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

A1. If you're installing WinXP SP3 via Automatic Updates or Windows Update,
it could take 2 hours or more for the installation to complete, depending on
server demand.

A2. I wouldn't worry about it.

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

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

 

[Plato]

The install was slow and appeared to virtually halt during "Creating
Backup Files". I canceled the installation but had to "alt-ctrl-del"
to get out of the process. A real mess! Then did System Restore. I
went through this failed process twice. All works well now without
succeeding to install SP3.

Some tips here, including removing sp3:

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#4
http://www.bootdisk.com/housecall/0034.htm#2