WINDOWS XP SP3

[Athenus]

Can someone help me figure out how to REMOVE the automatic updated SP3? it is
NOT compatible with LOTS of hardware I discovered today with the help of 3
LIVE agents (after 3hours of work). We are STILL working on the issue, but
I'd like to get it done asap. We tried a system restore and that will not
even work...Any idea??? HELP!
~Athenus

 

[PaulM]

If you installed SP3, just uninstall it. Go to control panel, add and
remove, check windows updates and uninstall SP3.

If you want to block the auto update go here and download and run BlockSP3.
http://www.paulsxp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=116

 

[Patrick Keenan]

Can someone help me figure out how to REMOVE the automatic updated SP3? it
is
NOT compatible with LOTS of hardware I discovered today with the help of 3
LIVE agents (after 3hours of work). We are STILL working on the issue, but
I'd like to get it done asap. We tried a system restore and that will not
even work...Any idea??? HELP!
~Athenus

System restore would not do this, that's not what it is for. Simply
uninstall it via Add/remove Programs

Or, follow the directions here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

What hardware do you think it's incompatible with?

System restore sometimes only works in Safe Mode.

-pk

 

[Kayman]

Can someone help me figure out how to REMOVE the automatic updated SP3? it is
NOT compatible with LOTS of hardware I discovered today with the help of 3
LIVE agents (after 3hours of work). We are STILL working on the issue, but
I'd like to get it done asap. We tried a system restore and that will not
even work...Any idea??? HELP!

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

Some known issues -
Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx

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
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

 

[John E. Carty]

System restore would not do this, that's not what it is for. Simply
uninstall it via Add/remove Programs

System Restore WILL remove SP3, and in the event that it cannot be removed
via Add/Remove Programs it's a viable option
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249