See these references:
Error messages when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Service
Pack 3 installation did not complete" and "An internal error occurred"
[If 'Micrografx - Picture Publisher Professional' is installed, see
'Workaround for Cause 3']
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949384
How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
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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
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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
• Other:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
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Mr. T wrote:
> Requested XP SP3 from update portal. Received the following error during
> "inspecting" phase:
>
> SP3 Set up error
> File C:\windows\system32\winspool.drv is open or in use by another
> application. Close and retry.
> Retried repeatedly; no luck.
>
> During error reporting, dialog box says internal error occurred.
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