XP Home SP3

[Dig]

I have xp home and have been trying to install sp3 but it gets about half way
into it and then bongs and an error message comes up that says it has failed
the installation.

Any ideas what can be causing this?

Thanks

 

[Rey Santos]

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

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

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

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

[Error message when you try to install WinXP SP3: "Access is denied" or
“Service Pack installation did not completeâ€
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377]

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) and *only until* 14 Apr-09.
Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
"Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"