sp3 update problems

[DennisF]

Windows XP automatically installed sp3 for me. I restarted the computer, and
it wouldn't reload again. I can only load using debugging mode. After about
ten minutes everything freezes and I have to start all over again. No safe
mode. No system restore. Can anyone help please?

 

[Alias]

Windows XP automatically installed sp3 for me. I restarted the computer, and
it wouldn't reload again. I can only load using debugging mode. After about
ten minutes everything freezes and I have to start all over again. No safe
mode. No system restore. Can anyone help please?

That's what you get for trusting Microsoft. Uninstall SP3 and then do a
Google search on how to install SP3 properly.

Alias

 

[DennisF]

That's what you get for trusting Microsoft. Uninstall SP3 and then do a
Google search on how to install SP3 properly.

Alias

Not exactly sure how to do that.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

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
| select Windows XP Service Pack 3

===================================

Continual reboots or can only boot into Safe Mode after installing WinXP
SP3?

See
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
[NB: The above has been updated many times and now includes "a small tool
that will detect the IntelPPM problem and mitigate it before installing
(WinXP SP3)."]

Possible workaround: Boot into Safe Mode and rename INTELPMM.SYS to
INTELPMM.OLD.

Other references:

• You receive a “Stop 0x0000007E†error message after you upgrade to Windows
XP Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer
(Revised 11 Jun-08)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

• Error message after you upgrade a computer that uses a processor other
than an Intel processor to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or to Windows XP
Service Pack 3: "STOP: 0x0000007E":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953356

• HP and Compaq Desktop PCs: Computer Restarts after Displaying Stop Error
0x0000007E [after installing WinXP SP3]
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c01457284&dlc=en&lc=en&cc=us

• Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Upgrade Utility for systems with AMD processors:
Go to www.hp.com | Search for "sp37394.exe" (w/out quotes) | Should take you
to this download page:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...softwareitem=pv-60484-2&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

 

[JS]

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

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support
(Via Email, Chat or Phone support)
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Forum:
(Post your issues here)
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=2010&SiteID=17

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of
Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718/en-us

Also if I where to install SP3 I would choose to download the
file and not use Automatic Updates. See below on where to
obtain the SP3 download file.

Your PC must be at least SP1 or SP2 level as SP3 will not
install on XP Gold.

I would also create an "Image Backup" of my drive prior
to installing SP3 just in case you do have problems.
Don't have any Image Backup software:
Try "True Image" (has a 15 day trial version available)
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/

If you use Zone Alarm Firewall (Free or Paid) then update to
the most recent version.

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

Where to download the SP3 installation file:
(File is large but will only install components that your PC requires)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en
Be sure to download and read the file titled 'Overview of Windows XP Service
Pack 3'
Note: "You can run the SP3 update package on any edition of Windows XP SP1
or SP2."

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Discusses the hard disk space requirements for installing
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
"For a PC on which Windows XP is already installed"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311/en-us

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

Release notes for the Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929/en-us

List of fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480/

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Also includes troubleshooting information.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

Internet Explorer: (From Shenan Stanley MS MVP)
"If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot uninstall
Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows XP
SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP SP3,
uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002: (From Shenan Stanley MS MVP)
"If you install Windows XP SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2002 with SP1, Windows XP Media Center Edition may malfunction. To
avoid this, install Windows XP SP2 before you install Windows XP SP3. If
this issue has already occurred, uninstall Windows XP SP3, install Windows
XP SP2, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."

XP SP3: Post Installation Cleanup:
http://www.aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827

JS
www.pagestart.com

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

JS, that forum was intended for use during WinXP SP3 beta. MS no longer
monitors that forum. Your best bet now for WinXP SP3 issues is this
newsgroup.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

JS wrote:

 

[Alias]

Not exactly sure how to do that.

It's listed in Add/Remove. See PA Bear's post for more.

Alias

 

[JS]

Thanks Bear.

JS

JS, that forum was intended for use during WinXP SP3 beta. MS no longer
monitors that forum. Your best bet now for WinXP SP3 issues is this
newsgroup.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

JS wrote:

 

[DennisF]

Just an update. I uninstalled sp3, tried reinstalling from the update site,
and the same thing happened again. So, I uninstalled it again, am back to SP2
and plan to stay here for a while and do windows updates manually.

I will probably try to reinstall sp3 before the April 4, 2009 free support
deadline, or maybe much sooner. I just don't have the time to play around
with the installation for now.

Thank you to those who chipped in. It helped now, and I'm sure it will help
when I decide to reinstall sp3 again.

-Dennis

 

[JS]

You're welcome.

JS

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

And you're replying to...?

 

[jrod]

I am having a similar problem. I have an HP Pavilion with an AMD processor,
and I have been trying to avoid updating to SP3, but this evening it
automatically downloaded SP3 and on restart my computer did not load drivers
and froze at the desktop. I was trying to avoid SP3 because the last time I
allowed SP3 to load, the computer locked up and I had to hire an expert to
get it to work again at $250. Unfortunately, I did not have system restore
on. I was able to restore my privious setting this evening. - I find this
problem disgusting. I have used Windows since Win 3.1 and never had a
problem with updates. Is Microsoft intentionally screwing with our computers
to force us to use their second rate OS Vista?????

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

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 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

 

[3c273]

I am having a similar problem. I have an HP Pavilion with an AMD processor,
and I have been trying to avoid updating to SP3, but this evening it
automatically downloaded SP3 and on restart my computer did not load drivers
and froze at the desktop. I was trying to avoid SP3 because the last time I
allowed SP3 to load, the computer locked up and I had to hire an expert to
get it to work again at $250. Unfortunately, I did not have system restore
on. I was able to restore my privious setting this evening. - I find this
problem disgusting. I have used Windows since Win 3.1 and never had a
problem with updates. Is Microsoft intentionally screwing with our computers
to force us to use their second rate OS Vista?????

No, HP is.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01457284&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en
Louis