Windows XP Home Addition service pack 3 installation

[AKA Beau]

Subject is upgraded to SP2, no problems. Everytime I try to update to SP3,
either from windows update, automatice updates or downloaded file, the
installations freezes at "RUNNING PROCESSES AFTER INSTALL." No error
messages are generated. Even let the install run for over 18 hrs. XP was
installed from a registered Windows XP home addtion (SP1) disk. Followed all
pre-install instructions to the letter; three times!! with the same results.
Anyone have an idea what my problem could be??

 

[JS]

Turn of all AV software including Windows Defender
before installing SP3. Use the download file as opposed
to Windows Update.

Next read all the prerequisites.listed below, some of which
you may have missed or not been aware of.

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

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

Install SP3 in 'Clean Boot' mode:
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

Availability of the .NET Framework 1.0 post-Service Pack 3 hotfix
Describes the .NET Framework 1.0 post-Service Pack 3 hotfix rollup package
for the Mscorwks.dll, Mscorsvr.dll, and Mscorlib.dll files.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896061/en-us

JS
www.pagestart.com

 

[Andrew E.]

1st,if any program seems to idle itself after 10 minutes or so,end the
program.
Running the pc in a "open loop" for 18 hrs as you did,will damage hardware &
software....Either way,try installing soon after you 1st start pc,dont run
anything
but SP3,also,has windows installer been updated,the latest is v4.5 install
that
before,& once installed,go to run,type:services.msc In msc,scroll to
installer,
double click,set to "auto start" from manual,start service,close out msc.

 

[AKA Beau]

1st,if any program seems to idle itself after 10 minutes or so,end the
program.
Running the pc in a "open loop" for 18 hrs as you did,will damage hardware &
software....Either way,try installing soon after you 1st start pc,dont run
anything
but SP3,also,has windows installer been updated,the latest is v4.5 install
that
before,& once installed,go to run,type:services.msc In msc,scroll to
installer,
double click,set to "auto start" from manual,start service,close out msc.

 

[AKA Beau]

1st,if any program seems to idle itself after 10 minutes or so,end the
program.
Running the pc in a "open loop" for 18 hrs as you did,will damage hardware &
software....Either way,try installing soon after you 1st start pc,dont run
anything
but SP3,also,has windows installer been updated,the latest is v4.5 install
that
before,& once installed,go to run,type:services.msc In msc,scroll to
installer,
double click,set to "auto start" from manual,start service,close out msc.

To andrew E:
I followed your instructions and the install still frooze at "RUNNING
PROCESSES AFTER INSTALL."

 

[Daave]

Subject is upgraded to SP2, no problems. Everytime I try to update
to SP3, either from windows update, automatice updates or downloaded
file, the installations freezes at "RUNNING PROCESSES AFTER INSTALL."
No error messages are generated. Even let the install run for over
18 hrs. XP was installed from a registered Windows XP home addtion
(SP1) disk. Followed all pre-install instructions to the letter;
three times!! with the same results. Anyone have an idea what my
problem could be??

Which directions did you follow? Best practice is to clean boot before
the upgrade. Did you use Windows Update or the standalone installer?

 

[AKA Beau]

Which directions did you follow? Best practice is to clean boot before
the upgrade. Did you use Windows Update or the standalone installer?

First before coming to this forum I followed all microsoft pre-install
instructions to the letter; three times!! with the same results. I followed
every suggestion given to me on this forum, but each time the same results
the
installations freezes at "RUNNING PROCESSES AFTER INSTALL." I treid
installing from windows update, automatice updates, and lastly downloaded the
file. No error
messages were generated, however the same unsucessful result. What is a
clean boot?

 

[JS]

Install SP3 in 'Clean Boot' mode:
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

Basically it's a bare bones OS.

JS

 

[Daave]

First before coming to this forum I followed all microsoft
pre-install instructions to the letter; three times!!

Again, *which* instructions? You need to identify them for us! Please
post a link.

with the same
results. I followed every suggestion given to me on this forum, but
each time the same results the
installations freezes at "RUNNING PROCESSES AFTER INSTALL." I treid
installing from windows update, automatice updates, and lastly
downloaded the file. No error
messages were generated, however the same unsucessful result. What
is a clean boot?

How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

There is no need to follow Step 4.

The main reason for clean booting is you don't want an antivirus (or
similar) program interfering.



Here is virtually everything you need to know:

For those who have PCs with AMD processors and OEM images, especially
HPs:

"Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?"

http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx

(or http://tinyurl.com/6zs52d )


"Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation"

http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

(or http://tinyurl.com/6nf4k4 )


"Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717


"Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (All Languages)" (Free Microsoft
support for SP3-related issues)

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

(or http://tinyurl.com/6cw2xk )

 

[AKA Beau]

Again, *which* instructions? You need to identify them for us! Please
post a link.


How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

There is no need to follow Step 4.

The main reason for clean booting is you don't want an antivirus (or
similar) program interfering.



Here is virtually everything you need to know:

For those who have PCs with AMD processors and OEM images, especially
HPs:

"Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?"

http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx

(or http://tinyurl.com/6zs52d )


"Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation"

http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

(or http://tinyurl.com/6nf4k4 )


"Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717


"Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (All Languages)" (Free Microsoft
support for SP3-related issues)

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

(or http://tinyurl.com/6cw2xk )

Success!! XP SP3 quickly loaded while in "clean Boot." I'm far from an
expert, but think my NERO INCD Ver 5.9.8.0 may have been the guilty party
stopping the install. Thanks to All. Regards

 

[Daave]

Success!! XP SP3 quickly loaded while in "clean Boot." I'm far from
an expert, but think my NERO INCD Ver 5.9.8.0 may have been the
guilty party stopping the install. Thanks to All. Regards

Glad to hear about your success, and thanks for posting back. Now make
sure you undo the clean boot configuration!