Hi eli,
I installed SP3 a couple of days ago without any problems -- well, I did
have a wireless connectivity issue but I think that was related to AVG 8.
Yesterday, I happened to go into my Control Panel and saw that I had two Add
and Remove Program entries. One was the 'normal' icon while the second was a
generic icon. Both icons DID launch Add and Remove.
Just now I checked. I still have two Add and Remove Program entries and NOW
both are the usual Add and Remove icon.
Oh well... :->
Alan
"eli" <> wrote in message
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Mow Green writes:
"Bingo, we have a winner ! ... " You have XP SP3 "
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]"
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Thanks Mow. However, I remained puzzled as to why the Windows XP Service
Pack 3 Update shows in the Control Panel under Add/Remove programs with a
Windows Media Player icon next to it?
Is this a common fluke? Or does it suggest some problem?
Thanks again:
-Eli
Windows XP Professional Edition SP3
Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite 7.0.470.000
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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
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See Mow's reply.
Error message when you try to install WinXP SP3: "Access is denied" or
"Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
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
<IMHO>
Temporarily disable all real-time protections afforded by your anti-virus
application, any anti-spyware applications, and any third-party firewall
prior to installing SP3. If you disable a third-party firewall, make sure
you then enable the Windows Firewall: The machine should not be connected to
the internet without an active firewall.
After installing SP3 /and rebooting twice/, check to make sure your
real-time protections have been re-enabled; If you disabled a third-party
firewall, remember to re-enable it and disable the Windows Firewall.
</IMHO>
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin
http://aumha.net
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"eli" <> wrote in message
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Hello:
I installed the SP3 for Windows XP this morning. the process didnt go
smoothly at all. I had to cancel it twice. It finally installed. The was a
cmd prompt after the installation completed rebootstating "access
denied!!!". But after this all went smooth.
The Windows Update site shows it was installed. windows xP Service Pack
3 also shows as installed in the Control Panel. However, the icon next to
this entry in the Add/Remove program is that of Windows Media Player, and
not what one might expect in the way of icons for a Windows update.
The earlier windows updates are no longer showing in the Control Panel.
I assume that's becuase the SP3 has replced them.
Can you tell me if there is some simple user-friendly program such as a
file check I can run to verify if SP 3 is correctly installed?
I'm concerend given the difficulties during this mornnig's installation
procedure and that Windows Media Player icon in the Control Panel next to
Windows XP SP3.
Thanks in advance:
-Eli
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Windows XP Professional Edition SP 3
Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite 7.0.470.000
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