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Tony
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      07-09-2008
Hello,
the operating system has downloaded service pack 3 but every time it tries
to install it fails but with no explanations as to why or what to do to
resolve it.
What can I do?

Cheers,
Tony

 
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Gis Bun
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      07-09-2008

You can download the full 312MB EXE if you want....

Check the log file in c:\windows as well.

"Tony" wrote:

> Hello,
> the operating system has downloaded service pack 3 but every time it tries
> to install it fails but with no explanations as to why or what to do to
> resolve it.
> What can I do?
>
> Cheers,
> Tony
>

 
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MowGreen [MVP]
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      07-09-2008
> 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.
>
> • 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


You could also check the svcpack.log located in the WINDOWS directory
[folder] for error codes to see where the application of SP3 is failing.

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Tony wrote:

> Hello,
> the operating system has downloaded service pack 3 but every time it tries
> to install it fails but with no explanations as to why or what to do to
> resolve it.
> What can I do?
>
> Cheers,
> Tony
>

 
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PA Bear [MS MVP]
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      07-09-2008

What Mow said.

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

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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Tony wrote:
> Hello,
> the operating system has downloaded service pack 3 but every time it tries
> to install it fails but with no explanations as to why or what to do to
> resolve it.
> What can I do?
>
> Cheers,
> Tony
>


 
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