XP - SP3: How can I NEVER install same?

[JVRudnick]

Hey all...
tried now 4 times to install SP3 and every single time, my box freezes up;
used the AutoUpdates twice now and finally d/l the full 300MB+ app and tried
that twice. All goes well until the installer gets to the Installing
Processes part, and then the box freezes.

So I wont install same. BUT...how can I turn off that single item when
AutoUpdates runs, as I continue to get the nag notice about it and I don't
want same!

???

Jim

 

[Shenan Stanley]

tried now 4 times to install SP3 and every single time, my box
freezes up; used the AutoUpdates twice now and finally d/l the full
300MB+ app and tried that twice. All goes well until the installer
gets to the Installing Processes part, and then the box freezes.

So I wont install same. BUT...how can I turn off that single item
when AutoUpdates runs, as I continue to get the nag notice about it
and I don't want same!

Not enough information...

You have some version of Windows XP installed on some sort of computer with
likely some applications installed and you are trying to installed Windows
XP SP3 onto this computer...

Have you read through the following links (and/or use the last one to get
support from Microsoft - it's free for SP3 issues through April 2009)?

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

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm

Key things to note:

Internet Explorer:
"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:
"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."

It seems some people are unable to get further updates after installing
SP3... Seems some have experienced a symptom similar to doing a repair
installation on Windows XP - and the same fix seems to work for them for
that...

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

Some people experience an "endless reboot" issue...

From PA Bear [MS MVP]:
Workarounds:

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]."

1. Boot into Safe Mode and rename INTELPMM.SYS to INTELPMM.OLD.
2. After booting into Safe Mode:
Start --> Run --> (copy/paste)
sc config intelppm start= disabled
--> OK --> Reboot into normal (Windows) mode.

Other references include:
.. http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?p=187790#p187790
..
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
.. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/windows_xp_sp3_reboots_crashes/
..
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9084418
.. 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 06 May-08)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

[Big Al]

Hey all...
tried now 4 times to install SP3 and every single time, my box freezes up;
used the AutoUpdates twice now and finally d/l the full 300MB+ app and tried
that twice. All goes well until the installer gets to the Installing
Processes part, and then the box freezes.

So I wont install same. BUT...how can I turn off that single item when
AutoUpdates runs, as I continue to get the nag notice about it and I don't
want same!

???

Jim

Change your settings to notifiy you or go in and start windows update
manually. Do custom update. In the list find the update you don't
want and uncheck it. There is a box below to remember and don't ask again.

If you want to get it back later, you simply 'show hidden updates' on
the left.

 

[David Webb]

You can only temporarily block it from Automatic Update or Windows Update.

Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...7A-5267-4BD6-87D0-E2A72099EDB7&displaylang=en

 

[ANONYMOUS]

Or one can do it manually by changing the registry key as follows:

1] Find this key:
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

2] Create a new DWORD value named DoNotAllowSP and set it to 1 (To disable the SP install), or 0 (To allow the
SP install)

This should be permanent I guess.

 

[David Webb]

Or one can do it manually by changing the registry key as follows:

1] Find this key:
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

2] Create a new DWORD value named DoNotAllowSP and set it to 1 (To disable the
SP install), or 0 (To allow the
SP install)

This should be permanent I guess.

The registry change may be permanent but it only keeps Windows Update at bay for
a limited time. Read the tech article regarding the time limits.

Also be advised that this doesn't prevent installation via a CD/DVD, or from the
stand-alone download package. This simply prevents the service pack from being
delivered via Windows Update for a limited time.

 

[JVRudnick]

thanks David...the Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit worked perfectly!



Jim

Or one can do it manually by changing the registry key as follows:

1] Find this key:
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

2] Create a new DWORD value named DoNotAllowSP and set it to 1 (To disable the
SP install), or 0 (To allow the
SP install)

This should be permanent I guess.

The registry change may be permanent but it only keeps Windows Update at bay for
a limited time. Read the tech article regarding the time limits.

Also be advised that this doesn't prevent installation via a CD/DVD, or from the
stand-alone download package. This simply prevents the service pack from being
delivered via Windows Update for a limited time.

 

[- Bobb -]

to save your typing, I've done it on a few PC's.
copy/paste the info between the === into 'new txt document' ,
- save as 'XPnosp3.reg' and then double-click XPnosp3.reg

========================================
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"DoNotAllowSP"=dword:00000001
========================================

Bobb

thanks David...the Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit worked
perfectly!



Jim

Or one can do it manually by changing the registry key as follows:

1] Find this key:
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

2] Create a new DWORD value named DoNotAllowSP and set it to 1 (To
disable the
SP install), or 0 (To allow the
SP install)

This should be permanent I guess.

The registry change may be permanent but it only keeps Windows Update
at bay for
a limited time. Read the tech article regarding the time limits.

Also be advised that this doesn't prevent installation via a CD/DVD, or
from the
stand-alone download package. This simply prevents the service pack
from being
delivered via Windows Update for a limited time.

David Webb wrote:

You can only temporarily block it from Automatic Update or Windows
Update.

Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...7A-5267-4BD6-87D0-E2A72099EDB7&displaylang=en

Hey all...
tried now 4 times to install SP3 and every single time, my box
freezes up;
used the AutoUpdates twice now and finally d/l the full 300MB+ app
and
tried
that twice. All goes well until the installer gets to the
Installing
Processes part, and then the box freezes.

So I wont install same. BUT...how can I turn off that single item
when
AutoUpdates runs, as I continue to get the nag notice about it and
I don't
want same!

???

Jim