XP SP3 beta wont uninstall

[Marty]

I installed the xp sp3 beta several months ago and it works ok but takes
forever to shut down and I cant uninstall several of my programs ie: windows
messanger. I get an error message when I try to uninstall sp3, I wanted to
get rid of it and try the official version. I have pentium processors. I
tried to uninstall it in safe mode and no luck..help?

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Marty,

Please post the error message. Also it is not the best way to install BETA
versions on productiv machines. Always use test machines or virtual machines
for this. Prevents you from reinstalling the complete system.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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[smlunatick]

It seems that you have just experienced a common problem with BETA software.
Sometimes the BETA software may not correctly un-install and only a re-install
may be required.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

And the error message would be...?

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/950249

 

[Marty]

Now when I click remove sp3 it just blinks and nothing...

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Format & reinstall Windows.

Now when I click remove sp3 it just blinks and nothing...

 

[Marty]

windows actually works fine but some annoying issues..I guess I'll have to
decide if its worth it..Thanks

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

If you are running the beta and not a release candidate then it has to be
worth it. The beta is timebombed to expire within the next six weeks.
After that Windows won't work. Find a way to remove it or get your files
backed up so you can do a reinstallation.

 

[Marty]

For real?

If you are running the beta and not a release candidate then it has to be
worth it. The beta is timebombed to expire within the next six weeks.
After that Windows won't work. Find a way to remove it or get your files
backed up so you can do a reinstallation.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Yes, hence my first reply.

For real?