Service Pack 3 won't install

I have tried several times on both my desktop and my laptop. On both
machines I get an error message saying, "A device connected to your
computer is not functioning." It then stops and undoes what it was
doing. The next time I start the computers, there's the update icon
again to install SP3. What is going on and how do I fix it? Any help
will be appreciated. Oh, I did disable my antivirus program before
installing but that didn't solve the problem. Thanks.

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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wayne wrote:
> I have tried several times on both my desktop and my laptop. On both
> machines I get an error message saying, "A device connected to your
> computer is not functioning." It then stops and undoes what it was
> doing. The next time I start the computers, there's the update icon
> again to install SP3. What is going on and how do I fix it? Any help
> will be appreciated. Oh, I did disable my antivirus program before
> installing but that didn't solve the problem. Thanks.