Windows XP Service Pack 3 Install Issues

When i try to install Windows XP service pack 3, half way through
installation i get an "access denied" errror which then stops the
installations "reverts" the system back to how it was before the
installation, and tells me to try again. I try again and i get the same
problem. Now i'm happy to not install it though iw ould like to, but the more
pressing issue is that for some reason my video card can no longer do any
advanced graphics, such as games, movies, etc. The screen flashes and then
eventually the system just locks up and i need to manually restart. Does
anyone know how to fix the install probelm or at the least get my system the
way it was before i tried to install the first time? Thanks for any help.

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

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

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
--
~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/


football1337 wrote:
> When i try to install Windows XP service pack 3, half way through
> installation i get an "access denied" errror which then stops the
> installations "reverts" the system back to how it was before the
> installation, and tells me to try again. I try again and i get the same
> problem. Now i'm happy to not install it though iw ould like to, but the
> more pressing issue is that for some reason my video card can no longer do
> any advanced graphics, such as games, movies, etc. The screen flashes and
> then eventually the system just locks up and i need to manually restart.
> Does anyone know how to fix the install probelm or at the least get my
> system the way it was before i tried to install the first time? Thanks for
> any help.

Hey okay i'm going to assume some registry values are messed up then because
i have tried installing with all 3rd party apps disabled (including
anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware, etc).

So i go to download the Subinacl.exe file from method 3 part 1, and i
donwload it fine but when i try to install it i get an error saying "The
Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are
running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly
installed. Contact you support personnel for assistance."

I am not using safe mode, as to the best of my knowledge the Windows
Installer Service works just fine. Any sugestions? Thanks

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 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
> [see
> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...n-windows-xp/]
>
> 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
>
> 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
> --
> ~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/
>
>
> football1337 wrote:
> > When i try to install Windows XP service pack 3, half way through
> > installation i get an "access denied" errror which then stops the
> > installations "reverts" the system back to how it was before the
> > installation, and tells me to try again. I try again and i get the same
> > problem. Now i'm happy to not install it though iw ould like to, but the
> > more pressing issue is that for some reason my video card can no longer do
> > any advanced graphics, such as games, movies, etc. The screen flashes and
> > then eventually the system just locks up and i need to manually restart.
> > Does anyone know how to fix the install probelm or at the least get my
> > system the way it was before i tried to install the first time? Thanks for
> > any help.
>
>

Avail yourself of the free support option, please.

football1337 wrote:
> Hey okay i'm going to assume some registry values are messed up then
> because
> i have tried installing with all 3rd party apps disabled (including
> anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware, etc).
>
> So i go to download the Subinacl.exe file from method 3 part 1, and i
> donwload it fine but when i try to install it i get an error saying "The
> Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are
> running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly
> installed. Contact you support personnel for assistance."
>
> I am not using safe mode, as to the best of my knowledge the Windows
> Installer Service works just fine. Any sugestions? Thanks
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> 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
>> [see
>> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...n-windows-xp/]
>>
>> 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
>>
>> 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
>> --
>> ~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/
>>
>>
>> football1337 wrote:
>>> When i try to install Windows XP service pack 3, half way through
>>> installation i get an "access denied" errror which then stops the
>>> installations "reverts" the system back to how it was before the
>>> installation, and tells me to try again. I try again and i get the same
>>> problem. Now i'm happy to not install it though iw ould like to, but the
>>> more pressing issue is that for some reason my video card can no longer
>>> do
>>> any advanced graphics, such as games, movies, etc. The screen flashes
>>> and
>>> then eventually the system just locks up and i need to manually restart.
>>> Does anyone know how to fix the install probelm or at the least get my
>>> system the way it was before i tried to install the first time? Thanks
>>> for
>>> any help.

Thats the whole point of this place is it not? If you have nothing good to
say don't say anything and maybe someone more useful will come along.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Avail yourself of the free support option, please.
>
> football1337 wrote:
> > Hey okay i'm going to assume some registry values are messed up then
> > because
> > i have tried installing with all 3rd party apps disabled (including
> > anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware, etc).
> >
> > So i go to download the Subinacl.exe file from method 3 part 1, and i
> > donwload it fine but when i try to install it i get an error saying "The
> > Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are
> > running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly
> > installed. Contact you support personnel for assistance."
> >
> > I am not using safe mode, as to the best of my knowledge the Windows
> > Installer Service works just fine. Any sugestions? Thanks
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> 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
> >> [see
> >> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...n-windows-xp/]
> >>
> >> 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
> >>
> >> 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
> >> --
> >> ~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/
> >>
> >>
> >> football1337 wrote:
> >>> When i try to install Windows XP service pack 3, half way through
> >>> installation i get an "access denied" errror which then stops the
> >>> installations "reverts" the system back to how it was before the
> >>> installation, and tells me to try again. I try again and i get the same
> >>> problem. Now i'm happy to not install it though iw ould like to, but the
> >>> more pressing issue is that for some reason my video card can no longer
> >>> do
> >>> any advanced graphics, such as games, movies, etc. The screen flashes
> >>> and
> >>> then eventually the system just locks up and i need to manually restart.
> >>> Does anyone know how to fix the install probelm or at the least get my
> >>> system the way it was before i tried to install the first time? Thanks
> >>> for
> >>> any help.
>
>

Feel free to ignore my posts and recommendations.

football1337 wrote:
> Thats the whole point of this place is it not? If you have nothing good to
> say don't say anything and maybe someone more useful will come along.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Avail yourself of the free support option, please.
>>
>> football1337 wrote:
>>> Hey okay i'm going to assume some registry values are messed up then
>>> because
>>> i have tried installing with all 3rd party apps disabled (including
>>> anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware, etc).
>>>
>>> So i go to download the Subinacl.exe file from method 3 part 1, and i
>>> donwload it fine but when i try to install it i get an error saying "The
>>> Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you
>>> are
>>> running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not
>>> correctly
>>> installed. Contact you support personnel for assistance."
>>>
>>> I am not using safe mode, as to the best of my knowledge the Windows
>>> Installer Service works just fine. Any sugestions? Thanks
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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
>>>> [see
>>>> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...n-windows-xp/]
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>> --
>>>> ~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/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> football1337 wrote:
>>>>> When i try to install Windows XP service pack 3, half way through
>>>>> installation i get an "access denied" errror which then stops the
>>>>> installations "reverts" the system back to how it was before the
>>>>> installation, and tells me to try again. I try again and i get the
>>>>> same
>>>>> problem. Now i'm happy to not install it though iw ould like to, but
>>>>> the
>>>>> more pressing issue is that for some reason my video card can no
>>>>> longer
>>>>> do
>>>>> any advanced graphics, such as games, movies, etc. The screen flashes
>>>>> and
>>>>> then eventually the system just locks up and i need to manually
>>>>> restart.
>>>>> Does anyone know how to fix the install probelm or at the least get my
>>>>> system the way it was before i tried to install the first time? Thanks
>>>>> for
>>>>> any help.