Re: Problem Installing Service Pack 3

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

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

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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E.C wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've been trying to install SP3 on my computer for two weeks, but to no
> avail. My OS is Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2005. Every time
> I try to install SP3, when the installation is nearly completed, I get
> the following errors:
>
>> ngen.exe Common Language Runtime Debugging Services
>> Application has generated an exception that could not be handled.
>> Process id=0x70(3440) Thread id=0xef8(3832)
>>
>> Click 'OK' to terminate the application.
>> Click 'CANCEL' to debug the application.
>
> When I click cancel, I get this:
>> An unhandled exception ('System.ExecutionEngineException') occurred in
>> ngen.exe[3440]. Just-In-Time debugging this exception failed with the
>> following error: No installed debugger has Just-In-Time enabled. In
>> Visual Studio, Just-In-Time debugging can be enabled from
>> Tools/Options/Debugging/Just-In-Time.
>>
>> Check documentation index for 'Just-in-time debugging error' for more
>> information.
>
> And, with the ngen.exe error comes an SP3 Setup Error:
>> An error in updating your system has occurred. Select 'OK' to undo the
>> changes that have been made.
>
> I click 'OK' and I get the message that 'Service Pack installation did
> not complete. Windows XP has been partially updated and may not work
> properly.'
>
> I've read that the ngen.exe error has to do with .NET Framework 1.1,
> but as far as I can tell, that's installed correctly and has all its
> updates. I've also checked Microsoft's documentation on what has to be
> done before going through with the installation ('here'
> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717)) and on troubleshooting Windows
> XP SP3 Errors ('here' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718/)), I
> tried everything, but there's still no improvement.
>
> I don't know what else to do, so I'm hoping you guys can help me out.
> Thanks in advance,
> E.C

Repeat :

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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"E.C" <> wrote in message
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>
> the creator, I have tried Clean Install, but nothing changed. I still
> get the same errors. Concerning the IT Version, why would I download it
> since it's just one computer I'm updating? Does it make any difference?
>
> PA Bear, I had already checked the websites you mentioned before
> posting my problem here, I followed the steps they suggested, and the
> problem still remained. But I appreciate the help.
>
> Now I'm starting to believe that the ngen.exe error is the root of the
> problem. I have .NET Framework Versions 1.1 and 2.0 installed on my
> computer (it's a laptop by the way), complete with their updates, I have
> uninstalled and re-installed them in hopes that would solve the problem,
> but still nothing works. Any ideas?
>
> Thank you,
> E.C
>
>
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Repost:

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"
--
~PA Bear

E.C wrote:
> the creator, I have tried Clean Install, but nothing changed. I still
> get the same errors. Concerning the IT Version, why would I download it
> since it's just one computer I'm updating? Does it make any difference?
>
> PA Bear, I had already checked the websites you mentioned before
> posting my problem here, I followed the steps they suggested, and the
> problem still remained. But I appreciate the help.
>
> Now I'm starting to believe that the ngen.exe error is the root of the
> problem. I have .NET Framework Versions 1.1 and 2.0 installed on my
> computer (it's a laptop by the way), complete with their updates, I have
> uninstalled and re-installed them in hopes that would solve the problem,
> but still nothing works. Any ideas?

"E.C" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> the creator, I have tried Clean Install, but nothing changed. I still
> get the same errors. Concerning the IT Version, why would I download it
> since it's just one computer I'm updating? Does it make any difference?
>
> PA Bear, I had already checked the websites you mentioned before
> posting my problem here, I followed the steps they suggested, and the
> problem still remained. But I appreciate the help.
>
> Now I'm starting to believe that the ngen.exe error is the root of the
> problem. I have .NET Framework Versions 1.1 and 2.0 installed on my
> computer (it's a laptop by the way), complete with their updates, I have
> uninstalled and re-installed them in hopes that would solve the problem,
> but still nothing works. Any ideas?
>
> Thank you,
> E.C
>
>
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E. C., the fine folks have been trying to tell you to open a problem with
MS, because your problem is a bit to involved for solution in a newsgroup.
So, why don't you?
You could also try the CD version because it has all of the updates instead
of just those that seem to be needed by Windows Update.
In short, either the CD or the IT version might have the program which seems
to be missing from your system.
Jim

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Setting up Outlook Express to access Microsoft newsgroups
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E.C wrote:
> Well, it does seem to be complicated, doesn't it? I guess you're right
> Jim, I should open a problem with MS. I thought it might be easier to
> find an answer here, but I guess I was wrong. I'll try the IT and the CD
> versions first and if they don't work, I'll take it up with MS.
>
> Anyway, thank you everyone for the help! I truly appreciate it!