Win HOME XP SP3

Darn,. I uploaded SP3 and I get messages that I should immediately upgrade to
SP2.
My computer is acting funny, I am very very depressed with this SP3. With
all these complaints, why doesn't MS make an UNinstall so we can get back
normalacy. I am stuck! darn!
--
Oh woe is me...

On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:33:01 -0800, Douglas wrote:

> Darn,. I uploaded SP3 and I get messages that I should immediately upgrade to
> SP2.
> My computer is acting funny, I am very very depressed with this SP3. With
> all these complaints, why doesn't MS make an UNinstall so we can get back
> normalacy. I am stuck! darn!

Darn, cool it, darn!

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

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

WinXP SP3 - Read all (darn) prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

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

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

Darn Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...playlang=en&tm

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

Some (darn) 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 (darn) latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

Installing (darn) Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers
(Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Darn Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
"Access is denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

darn, good luck, darn

Right-click on My Computer | Select Properties: What WinXP version is
displayed here?

Douglas wrote:
> Darn,. I uploaded SP3 and I get messages that I should immediately upgrade
> to SP2.
> My computer is acting funny, I am very very depressed with this SP3. With
> all these complaints, why doesn't MS make an UNinstall so we can get back
> normalacy. I am stuck! darn!

Kayman & Bear, I found the uninstall in control panel, and uninstalled it, I
am now about to reboot. If I don't answer again, I will be without ability..
Darn. Thanks both for your inputs. when I right click on my computer it says
Win XP SP3. But since I Dont have a business or need for sp3, I uninstalled
it. wish me luck!
--
Oh woe is me...


"Kayman" wrote:

> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:33:01 -0800, Douglas wrote:
>
> > Darn,. I uploaded SP3 and I get messages that I should immediately upgrade to
> > SP2.
> > My computer is acting funny, I am very very depressed with this SP3. With
> > all these complaints, why doesn't MS make an UNinstall so we can get back
> > normalacy. I am stuck! darn!
>
> Darn, cool it, darn!
>
> How (darn) to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>
> How to (darn) remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
>
> WinXP SP3 - Read all (darn) prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>
> Darn Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 darn Overview
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Darn Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
> http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...playlang=en&tm
>
> The (darn) hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
>
> Some (darn) 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 (darn) latest Windows XP service pack
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
>
> Installing (darn) Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
> and Developers
> (Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Darn Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
> "Access is denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
>
> darn, good luck, darn
>

> ...since I Dont have a business or need for sp3, I
> uninstalled it.

Owning a business has nothing to do with it.

If you don't have WinXP SP3 installed by April 2010, the machine won't be
offered any further security updates.

Douglas wrote:
> Kayman & Bear, I found the uninstall in control panel, and uninstalled it,
> I
> am now about to reboot. If I don't answer again, I will be without
> ability..
> Darn. Thanks both for your inputs. when I right click on my computer it
> says Win XP SP3. But since I Dont have a business or need for sp3, I
> uninstalled it. wish me luck!
>
>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:33:01 -0800, Douglas wrote:
>>
>>> Darn,. I uploaded SP3 and I get messages that I should immediately
>>> upgrade to SP2.
>>> My computer is acting funny, I am very very depressed with this SP3.
>>> With
>>> all these complaints, why doesn't MS make an UNinstall so we can get
>>> back
>>> normalacy. I am stuck! darn!
>>
>> Darn, cool it, darn!
>>
>> How (darn) to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>>
>> How to (darn) remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
>>
>> WinXP SP3 - Read all (darn) prerequisites for a successful installation
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>>
>> Darn Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 darn Overview
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>>
>> Darn Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
>> http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...playlang=en&tm
>>
>> The (darn) hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
>>
>> Some (darn) 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 (darn) latest Windows XP service pack
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
>>
>> Installing (darn) Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
>> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT
>> Professionals
>> and Developers
>> (Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>>
>> Darn Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
>> "Access is denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
>>
>> darn, good luck, darn

On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:52:01 -0800, Douglas wrote:

> Kayman & Bear, I found the uninstall in control panel, and uninstalled it, I
> am now about to reboot. If I don't answer again, I will be without ability..
> Darn. Thanks both for your inputs. when I right click on my computer it says
> Win XP SP3. But since I Dont have a business or need for sp3, I uninstalled
> it. wish me luck!

Why (darn) Service Packs are Better Than (darn) Patches.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/arc....mspx?mfr=true