Strange behavior after SP3 install

I am wondering if any one else has experienced the problems I am
having since installing SP3:

1. MS' wireless Intellimouse's signal strength periodically becomes
weak and then mysteriously recovers, then goes weak, then recovers.
Very spasmodic. Have gone back to a wired mouse until I find a
resolution.

2. Some installed apps will not load - the app's .exe file seems to be
dead. Will do an uninstall/reinstall of these particular apps (if
possible) to get them back up, but would like to know what went wrong.

3. Some new apps will not install - the app's installer file's .exe
does not respond. Again, I need a solution there. Saw a reg tweak
for an .exe fix on Karen's website, but reluctant to apply it, since I
don't know what's in it, what it does, or how to remove it if it
doesn't help or screws something up.

4. Installed device on LPT1 is unstable - will not stay installed.
Have uninstalled/reinstalled all manner of ports, drivers, etc. but no
joy. Again, Karen's site had a Save Setting reg tweak, but without
knowing whether or not it applies or the content, reluctant to try.

I can't find any gremlins via multiple AV scans, Malware scans, etal,
so I have concluded all of this is SP3 related. Would like to know if
I'm incorrect in that conclusion, but would really like to find a fix
(or multiple fixes) for all.

Yes, I have contacted MSFT support and am going through their workup
to, hopefully, a solution, but just wanted to run this all by the
austere group that regularly offers advice, support and cryptic
comments in this NG.

Thanks

On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:56:25 -0800 (PST), Teflon wrote:

> I am wondering if any one else has experienced the problems I am
> having since installing SP3:
>
> 1. MS' wireless Intellimouse's signal strength periodically becomes
> weak and then mysteriously recovers, then goes weak, then recovers.
> Very spasmodic. Have gone back to a wired mouse until I find a
> resolution.
>
> 2. Some installed apps will not load - the app's .exe file seems to be
> dead. Will do an uninstall/reinstall of these particular apps (if
> possible) to get them back up, but would like to know what went wrong.
>
> 3. Some new apps will not install - the app's installer file's .exe
> does not respond. Again, I need a solution there. Saw a reg tweak
> for an .exe fix on Karen's website, but reluctant to apply it, since I
> don't know what's in it, what it does, or how to remove it if it
> doesn't help or screws something up.
>
> 4. Installed device on LPT1 is unstable - will not stay installed.
> Have uninstalled/reinstalled all manner of ports, drivers, etc. but no
> joy. Again, Karen's site had a Save Setting reg tweak, but without
> knowing whether or not it applies or the content, reluctant to try.
>
> I can't find any gremlins via multiple AV scans, Malware scans, etal,
> so I have concluded all of this is SP3 related. Would like to know if
> I'm incorrect in that conclusion, but would really like to find a fix
> (or multiple fixes) for all.
>
> Yes, I have contacted MSFT support and am going through their workup
> to, hopefully, a solution, but just wanted to run this all by the
> austere group that regularly offers advice, support and cryptic
> comments in this NG.

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

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

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Information about Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

Service Pack 3 Resource Page
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb794714.aspx

Good luck

Just in case you contacted the wrong MS Support:

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3) and *only until* 14 Apr-09.
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 Client - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Teflon wrote:
> I am wondering if any one else has experienced the problems I am
> having since installing SP3:
<snip>
> Yes, I have contacted MSFT support and am going through their workup
> to, hopefully, a solution, but just wanted to run this all by the
> austere group that regularly offers advice, support and cryptic
> comments in this NG.