Windows XP service pack 3 failed to install

Windows XP service pack 3 downloaded, checked space and was installing files,
then popped up an error message that the changes were not accepted and the
only option was to back out of the entire installtion. Now what?

"sstaplet" <> wrote in message
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> Windows XP service pack 3 downloaded, checked space and was installing
> files,
> then popped up an error message that the changes were not accepted and the
> only option was to back out of the entire installtion. Now what?

This worked for me !! (method 3)


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

BB

OK. I checked the windowsupdate.log (no space) under c:\windows. From what I
could figure out, it lost its internet connection. The machine in question is
connected wirelessly to the machine connected to the router. I updated both
at the same time; the wired machine is faster and when it rebooted after the
update it lost its IP with the cable modem (because of the update?). I've
restarted everything and I'm trying again.

"sstaplet" wrote:

> Windows XP service pack 3 downloaded, checked space and was installing files,
> then popped up an error message that the changes were not accepted and the
> only option was to back out of the entire installtion. Now what?

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

========================================

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

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
[http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...n-windows-xp/]

WinXP SP3 installation fails with an error message, and the following error
is logged in the service pack installation log: "8007F0F4 -
STATUS_PREREQUISITE_FAILED"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949388

Error messages when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Service
Pack 3 installation did not complete" and "An internal error occurred":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949384
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MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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sstaplet wrote:
> Windows XP service pack 3 downloaded, checked space and was installing
> files, then popped up an error message that the changes were not accepted
> and the only option was to back out of the entire installtion. Now what?

You can download the entire SP3 package and *save* it from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

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

If no joy, MS offers
> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for
> Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is valid until April 14, 2009.
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


sstaplet wrote:

> OK. I checked the windowsupdate.log (no space) under c:\windows. From what I
> could figure out, it lost its internet connection. The machine in question is
> connected wirelessly to the machine connected to the router. I updated both
> at the same time; the wired machine is faster and when it rebooted after the
> update it lost its IP with the cable modem (because of the update?). I've
> restarted everything and I'm trying again.
>
> "sstaplet" wrote:
>
>
>>Windows XP service pack 3 downloaded, checked space and was installing files,
>>then popped up an error message that the changes were not accepted and the
>>only option was to back out of the entire installtion. Now what?

i would like to know the now what?
--
teddy


"sstaplet" wrote:

> Windows XP service pack 3 downloaded, checked space and was installing files,
> then popped up an error message that the changes were not accepted and the
> only option was to back out of the entire installtion. Now what?

sally wrote:

> i would like to know the now what?


http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131


" Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is
valid until April 14, 2009. For more information about this policy,
visit the Windows XP Support Lifecycle page located at
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3223. Availability of chat or
e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. For
customers residing in North America or Canada, chat and e-mail support
is available.

Some issues may require more advanced support for which there is a charge. "


Or, you can attempt to troubleshoot why SP3 did not install. This page
shows which logs you can check and their locations:
http://winhlp.com/node/125#Cannot_in...Service_Pack_2

The logs are the same for both SP2 and SP3.
Suggest you try downloading the entire SP3 package, *save* it, and then
read these articles :

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============

hi - could you please tell us how to install service pack - it has failed for
me about 20 times. how can i install. thank you
--
teddy


"sstaplet" wrote:

> Windows XP service pack 3 downloaded, checked space and was installing files,
> then popped up an error message that the changes were not accepted and the
> only option was to back out of the entire installtion. Now what?

hi - i still need to know what i can do to install service pack 3.thanks
--
teddy


"sstaplet" wrote:

> Windows XP service pack 3 downloaded, checked space and was installing files,
> then popped up an error message that the changes were not accepted and the
> only option was to back out of the entire installtion. Now what?

you still need to learn to click on the + sign to see replies to the thread.

sally wrote:
> hi - i still need to know what i can do to install service pack 3.thanks
>
>> Windows XP service pack 3 downloaded, checked space and was installing
>> files, then popped up an error message that the changes were not accepted
>> and the only option was to back out of the entire installtion. Now what?