SP3 update "Cannot copy file..."

Can someone guide me thru this please. I get various "Cannot copy file" one
is a ntoskrnl.exe and another is sysrestp.chm. It states "to ensure that the
location specified below is correct or change it and insert "windows XP
system file" in the drive you specify. Then in a little window it has
C:\windows\system32 as an incorrect location, I guess because it errors out
even when I hit "retry" It gives me the option to update without these
files.. is that a smart idea? As I mentioned I have ran into 2 of these
everytime I retry the SP3 update. In addition, can anyone suggest how I can
get rid of this annoying popup that comes from "Uptown Engine" and a
"Malware" Ad that has downloaded a background that says I'm underattack if I
don't download their spyware program... These get irritating and I can't seem
to permantely delete them. Thanks Sooo much in advance for any assistance I
can get.

I'd address the "spyware" issues first, Victoria.

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
--
~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/


Victoria wrote:
> Can someone guide me thru this please. I get various "Cannot copy file"
> one is a ntoskrnl.exe and another is sysrestp.chm. It states "to ensure
> that the location specified below is correct or change it and insert
> "windows XP system file" in the drive you specify. Then in a little window
> it has C:\windows\system32 as an incorrect location, I guess because it
> errors out even when I hit "retry" It gives me the option to update
> without
> these files.. is that a smart idea? As I mentioned I have ran into 2 of
> these everytime I retry the SP3 update. In addition, can anyone suggest
> how I can get rid of this annoying popup that comes from "Uptown Engine"
> and a "Malware" Ad that has downloaded a background that says I'm
> underattack if I don't download their spyware program... These get
> irritating and I can't seem to permantely delete them. Thanks Sooo much
> in
> advance for any assistance I can get.

Victoria,

You need to get rid of ALL the malware prior to installing SP3.
Below are some reputable anti-malware forums ... please read the
guideline of the forum of your choice prior to posting there:

http://www.atribune.org/forums/index.php?showforum=9
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/...splay.php?f=25
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malwa..._Here-f37.html
http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum...?showforum=170
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5

AFTER the system is deemed to be clean, please read these:

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3): Installation Guide
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33296

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


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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Victoria wrote:

> Can someone guide me thru this please. I get various "Cannot copy file" one
> is a ntoskrnl.exe and another is sysrestp.chm. It states "to ensure that the
> location specified below is correct or change it and insert "windows XP
> system file" in the drive you specify. Then in a little window it has
> C:\windows\system32 as an incorrect location, I guess because it errors out
> even when I hit "retry" It gives me the option to update without these
> files.. is that a smart idea? As I mentioned I have ran into 2 of these
> everytime I retry the SP3 update. In addition, can anyone suggest how I can
> get rid of this annoying popup that comes from "Uptown Engine" and a
> "Malware" Ad that has downloaded a background that says I'm underattack if I
> don't download their spyware program... These get irritating and I can't seem
> to permantely delete them. Thanks Sooo much in advance for any assistance I
> can get.