Service Pack 3 Installation Failure

As soon as the download tries to start I recdeive the error message

"Installation Failure

Error Code: 0x80070005

I looked through the self-help resources and did not find this problem
discussed.

Error message when you try to install WinXP SP3: "Access is denied" or
“Service Pack installation did not complete�
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Bolstadnm wrote:
> As soon as the download tries to start I recdeive the error message
>
> "Installation Failure
>
> Error Code: 0x80070005
>
> I looked through the self-help resources and did not find this problem
> discussed.

Lone Star, whether to install SP3 or not will have to be your decision. All
anyone can do is provide information which will assist you in making a
decision.

Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after you
install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

Where to get assistance:

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (All Languages)
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is valid
until April 14, 2009. For more information about this policy, visit the
Windows XP Support Lifecycle page located at
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3223. Chat and e-mail support is
available only in the United States and Canada. For all other Windows XP
issues, visit the Help and Support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 , and then choose
your product.





"Lone Star" wrote:

>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
> > Error message when you try to install WinXP SP3: "Access is denied" or
> > "Service Pack installation did not complete"
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
>
> PA Bear,
>
> I've seen many of your posts, and trust you. OK, here's the real dumb
> question (that many people wonder about):
>
> My XP SP-2 systems work great -- NO problems. From what I've read, SP-3 has
> several enterprise security updates and other seemingly minor ones. The
> question: do you REALLY feel SP-3 is necessary on a home system? IOW, if it
> ain't broke, don't fix it. Vista SP-1 has some real bug fixes, etc., but
> SP-3 for XP really seems minimal.
>
> Your thoughts please. Thanks.
>
> EW
>
>
>

Lone Star wrote:

> I've seen many of your posts, and trust you. OK, here's the real dumb
> question (that many people wonder about):
>
> My XP SP-2 systems work great -- NO problems. From what I've read, SP-3 has
> several enterprise security updates and other seemingly minor ones. The
> question: do you REALLY feel SP-3 is necessary on a home system?

Not yet. But starting in about two years, all security updates will require
SP3, so at that point it will be essential.

Harry.

Lone Star wrote:
<snip>
> PA Bear,
>
> I've seen many of your posts, and trust you. OK, here's the real dumb
> question (that many people wonder about):
>
> My XP SP-2 systems work great -- NO problems. From what I've read, SP-3
> has
> several enterprise security updates and other seemingly minor ones. The
> question: do you REALLY feel SP-3 is necessary on a home system? IOW, if
> it
> ain't broke, don't fix it. Vista SP-1 has some real bug fixes, etc., but
> SP-3 for XP really seems minimal.
>
> Your thoughts please. Thanks.

Read this then you tell me:

List of fixes that are included in WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480

As Harry points out, you will need to have SP3 installed eventually or you
won't be offered any more critical updates.

And remember that MS is offering free installation and compatibility support
but only until 14 Apr-09:

• US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3

More:

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

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:

> And remember that MS is offering free installation and compatibility
> support but only until 14 Apr-09:

A good point - it should probably be installed well before this date. However,
I wouldn't recommend installing it right now, wait a few more weeks and hope
that application vendors (and Windows Update) catch up.

Harry.