sp3 killed my xp pro

[elmer fudd]

would only boot to a blank screen after download failed during final
instalation phase. had to do a clean install. ie and firefox consistantly
crash then after reboot they run fine. scared of sp3 now!

 

[Michael]

"Download failed during final installation phase"??? WTF???
You need to go back to huntin' wabbits and stay away from computers.

 

[Rey Santos]

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

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Are your SHIFT keys broken, too?

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

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

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support for WinXP SP3 was
available from 14 April 2008 thru May 2009. Such support will cost you
US$59 or higher per incident now. [You snooze, you lose.]

Extended Support for WinXP (x86) SP2 ends on 13 July 2010. After that date,
computers running WinXP (x86) SP2 will NOT be offered any further critical
security updates, Automatic Updates will not work, and Windows Update
website will not be accessible until SP3 is installed.

What does it mean if my version of Windows is no longer supported?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/what-does-end-of-support-mean

 

[Twayne]

In

would only boot to a blank screen after download failed
during final instalation phase. had to do a clean install.
ie and firefox consistantly crash then after reboot they
run fine. scared of sp3 now!

No, you botched it most likely - because you didn't read the
requisites & what to do before installing it would be my
guess.