SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

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Peter G.

Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and
483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and I
shut it down...
It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
ridiculous...
I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

thanks in advance...
Peter G.
 
Not a normal condition at all. How is SP3 being applied ? - By way
of Microsoft Update or the IT or Stand-Alone package ?

It's going to be necessary to cancel, but you'll have to wait out the
roll back process to restore the previous service pack state.

If you have broadband I would suggest downloading the IT package
of Service Pack 3.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en
Once downloaded, boot your computer to Safe Mode and start the
Service Pack install from that mode.
 
Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and
483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and I
shut it down...
It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
ridiculous...
I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...
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How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

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

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 Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

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

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
 
1. Read & heed...

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

2. Reboot.

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"
 
Thanks.. It was from the AUTOMATED Download process.. didn't even realise it
was there until it came up and said.. HIT YES TO INSTALL UPDATES.. it's
only because i clicked CUSTOMIZE that i realised it was SP3..

Microsoft may need to look at how that's being delivered to the
unsuspecting..

Anyway.. I will take all 3 answers into consideration..

Thanks again...

BTW.. I had an emaii advising me that there were replies, but when I click
on the link, it takes me to a clean IE7 session and has DONE in bottom left
corner and a get a blank page... oh well.. not to worry.. I found the post
again obviously...

thanks again.. Peter G.
 
Gee.. thanks for all the links and info... I guess it'll be a week of
reading then... Shame that there wasn't more info when the autoupdate came
up on the screen..

Thanks again for the assist and the info....

regards.. Peter G.
 
Thanks Robear..

I'm in Australia.. how do I get the same level of support?

We seem to have the same computers and software as they do in the US and
Canada just a different timezone..

I'll take into consideration all that you have said as well as the other 2
guru's and wil let you all know through this thread how i go eventually..
may take a couple of weeks at my pace.. :)

regards.. Peter G.
 
Hi..

Well, I made the decision to let the thing run a bit longer, and it finally
finished...

Fingers crossed all keps working well as it is now....

Thanks for the advice. I'll be lot more careful next time...

Peter G
 
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