service pack 3 installation error KB936929 on partitioned XP Intel

My first post--any help is greatly appreciated!

I'm getting this error when trying to install service pack 3: KB936929

Specifically, the error message says I need an additional 4 MB of memory to
complete the installation. In fact, I have more than enough memory
available. Just to be sure, I deleted an 80MB application, and the error
message was the same. I am doing this update on a partitioned Intel Mac
running Windows XP service pack 2. I've had no problems with previous
updates--I've been catching this computer up and have installed quite a few
in a row.

--sarahj--

In no particular order:

You receive error messages if there is insufficient free disk space on the
system drive to install the Windows XP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956894

How to reclaim disk space on a Windows XP-based computer that has a hard
disk capacity of 4 GB or less
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956324

Error message when you try to install Windows XP SP3: "You do not have
enough free disk space on %SystemDrive% to archive the uninstall files"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949375

The hard disk space requirements for WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

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

The free unlimited installation and compatibility support for WinXP SP3 has
been extended (but certainly not indefinitely) beyond the original 14 April
2009 cut-off date. Open your browser to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


sarahj wrote:
> My first post--any help is greatly appreciated!
>
> I'm getting this error when trying to install service pack 3: KB936929
>
> Specifically, the error message says I need an additional 4 MB of memory
> to
> complete the installation. In fact, I have more than enough memory
> available. Just to be sure, I deleted an 80MB application, and the error
> message was the same. I am doing this update on a partitioned Intel Mac
> running Windows XP service pack 2. I've had no problems with previous
> updates--I've been catching this computer up and have installed quite a
> few
> in a row.
>
> --sarahj--

sarahj,


You're confusing the amount of Memory with the amount of free space
available on a Hard Drive:

Error “There is not enough disk space� when installing SP3
http://www.windowsreference.com/gene...nstalling-sp3/

The above specifically refers to installing XP SP3 on a Mac that is dual
booting with XP.


MowGreen
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sarahj wrote:

> My first post--any help is greatly appreciated!
>
> I'm getting this error when trying to install service pack 3: KB936929
>
> Specifically, the error message says I need an additional 4 MB of memory to
> complete the installation. In fact, I have more than enough memory
> available. Just to be sure, I deleted an 80MB application, and the error
> message was the same. I am doing this update on a partitioned Intel Mac
> running Windows XP service pack 2. I've had no problems with previous
> updates--I've been catching this computer up and have installed quite a few
> in a row.
>
> --sarahj--

Thanks for the help, both of you. MowGreen, I think you've probably solved
my problem. I'll post again to let everyone know.
--
sarahj


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> In no particular order:
>
> You receive error messages if there is insufficient free disk space on the
> system drive to install the Windows XP SP3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956894
>
> How to reclaim disk space on a Windows XP-based computer that has a hard
> disk capacity of 4 GB or less
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956324
>
> Error message when you try to install Windows XP SP3: "You do not have
> enough free disk space on %SystemDrive% to archive the uninstall files"
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949375
>
> The hard disk space requirements for WinXP SP3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
>
> 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
>
> The free unlimited installation and compatibility support for WinXP SP3 has
> been extended (but certainly not indefinitely) beyond the original 14 April
> 2009 cut-off date. Open your browser to
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> sarahj wrote:
> > My first post--any help is greatly appreciated!
> >
> > I'm getting this error when trying to install service pack 3: KB936929
> >
> > Specifically, the error message says I need an additional 4 MB of memory
> > to
> > complete the installation. In fact, I have more than enough memory
> > available. Just to be sure, I deleted an 80MB application, and the error
> > message was the same. I am doing this update on a partitioned Intel Mac
> > running Windows XP service pack 2. I've had no problems with previous
> > updates--I've been catching this computer up and have installed quite a
> > few
> > in a row.
> >
> > --sarahj--
>
>