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R Beall
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      09-03-2008
I am not able to install SP3. During the setup I get the following error
message. (" The file C:\windows\system32\autochk.exe is open or in use by
another application") I checked and no other application is running, I also
turned off my anti-virus, but to no avail. Any suggestions?

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      09-03-2008
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

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

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
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R Beall wrote:
> I am not able to install SP3. During the setup I get the following error
> message. (" The file C:\windows\system32\autochk.exe is open or in use by
> another application") I checked and no other application is running, I
> also
> turned off my anti-virus, but to no avail. Any suggestions?


 
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