SP3 faills to install

I have XP Pro, SP2

SP3 download is reported complete.

Install Now returns failure

Error code is: 0x80070002

a) what is wrong please?

b) Do I really need SP3 anyway

Hi Fred,

You don't need to Service Pack 3, but if the Computer is wireless and
you use WPA2 Only! Encryption and want to use Windows to manage the Adapter
then yes, you need Service Pack 3.

Here it the link for Service Pack 3. Make sure all .Net Framework
Versions are installed before installing Service Pack 3, because .Net
Framework Version 3.0 will not install in with Service Pack 3 installed.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Download the Service Pack 3 and save it in your Briefcase folder on the
Desktop. You can also burn it to a CD-R for safety and installing at a later
time, too.

Start Run and type in msconfig. Click Ok.
Click Services Check Hide All Microsoft Services. Then click Disable
All. Click Startup. Click Disable All. Click Apply. Click Ok or Close. Click
Restart.

On Reboot. Go back to msconfig. Dot Normal Startup. Click Apply. Click
OK or Close. Click Exit without Restarting.

Open Briefcase Folder. Click on Downloaded Service Pack 3, unless you
burned it to a CD-R, and click on it to run it. Follow Onscreen
instructions. When done, click Finish to Reboot.


--
thecreator

"FredStottle" <> wrote in message
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>I have XP Pro, SP2
>
> SP3 download is reported complete.
>
> Install Now returns failure
>
> Error code is: 0x80070002
>
> a) what is wrong please?
>
> b) Do I really need SP3 anyway

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:19:01 -0800, FredStottle wrote:

> I have XP Pro, SP2
> SP3 download is reported complete.
> Install Now returns failure
> Error code is: 0x80070002

You receive a "0x80070002" or "0x80070003" error code after you download an
update from Windows Update, from Microsoft Update, or from Windows Server
Update Services
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910336

> a) what is wrong please?

Not sure, but you may not have followed prerequisites for a successful
installation.
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

> b) Do I really need SP3 anyway

Yes, you do or in the not-so-distant future you won't be able receiving
security updates/patches for your WinXP operating system. And:
Why Service Packs are Better Than Patches.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/arc....mspx?mfr=true

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

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

Good luck :-)

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"
--
~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/

FredStottle wrote:
> I have XP Pro, SP2
>
> SP3 download is reported complete.
>
> Install Now returns failure
>
> Error code is: 0x80070002
>
> a) what is wrong please?
>
> b) Do I really need SP3 anyway

Here's your answers, hopefully:

a) In Regedit (or maybe regedt32) navigate to
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Se curity

Change the permissions on this tree and all subkeys, insuring that the
Administrators Group has full control.

b) No

Have a fantastic day,
B

"FredStottle" wrote:

> I have XP Pro, SP2
>
> SP3 download is reported complete.
>
> Install Now returns failure
>
> Error code is: 0x80070002
>
> a) what is wrong please?
>
> b) Do I really need SP3 anyway