windows xp service pack 3 partial install!

So I downloaded service pack 3 and got to the end and it said installation
failed and then said that service pack 3 was partially installed and my
computer might now work right, then my computer restarted. I would like to
know how to correct this, my computer seems to be fine, everything is running
right, but I would like to be able to install the update.

Hi,

I too faced a similar situation. I was installing Win XP SP3 on my SP2
machine, when midway the updated process stopped with the error message
"access is denied". I tried reinstaling the pack but everytime it would stop
at that point. So i reinstalled WinXP and am trying to update the same
through the update website, when i get the following error "Installation
Failure Error Code: 0x80004005". I have tried the genuine validation and it
passes fine, but this error does not go off!

Any help!

Regards,
Subodh

"ITuser07" wrote:

> So I downloaded service pack 3 and got to the end and it said installation
> failed and then said that service pack 3 was partially installed and my
> computer might now work right, then my computer restarted. I would like to
> know how to correct this, my computer seems to be fine, everything is running
> right, but I would like to be able to install the update.

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>

I hope this post is helpful.

Let us know how it works ºut.
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"ITuser07" wrote:

> So I downloaded service pack 3 and got to the end and it said installation
> failed and then said that service pack 3 was partially installed and my
> computer might now work right, then my computer restarted. I would like to
> know how to correct this, my computer seems to be fine, everything is running
> right, but I would like to be able to install the update.

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

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

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ITuser07 wrote:
> So I downloaded service pack 3 and got to the end and it said installation
> failed and then said that service pack 3 was partially installed and my
> computer might now work right, then my computer restarted. I would like
> to
> know how to correct this, my computer seems to be fine, everything is
> running right, but I would like to be able to install the update.

Engle mentioned kb article 949377 I followed through this article and nothing
worked for me. I could not find a way to turn off my AVG so I used msconfig
to disable it from starting up. when I rebooted and checked the task manager
I noticed some components still functioning. I followed the steps for the
advanced trouble shooting and I was not able to reset the registry and file
permissions. Is it possible that the antivirus / antispyware software is
interfering with this script file to succeed as well. I tried installing
another update and it failed too

"ITuser07" wrote:

> So I downloaded service pack 3 and got to the end and it said installation
> failed and then said that service pack 3 was partially installed and my
> computer might now work right, then my computer restarted. I would like to
> know how to correct this, my computer seems to be fine, everything is running
> right, but I would like to be able to install the update.

On Sat, 3 Jan 2009 21:47:00 -0800, roger wrote:

> Engle mentioned kb article 949377 I followed through this article and nothing
> worked for me. I could not find a way to turn off my AVG so I used msconfig
> to disable it from starting up. when I rebooted and checked the task manager
> I noticed some components still functioning. I followed the steps for the
> advanced trouble shooting and I was not able to reset the registry and file
> permissions. Is it possible that the antivirus / antispyware software is
> interfering with this script file to succeed as well. I tried installing
> another update and it failed too

>> So I downloaded service pack 3 and got to the end and it said installation
>> failed and then said that service pack 3 was partially installed and my
>> computer might now work right, then my computer restarted. I would like to
>> know how to correct this, my computer seems to be fine, everything is running
>> right, but I would like to be able to install the update.

Start afresh and read the prerequisites carefully! Uninstall 3rd party
firewalls and AV/A-S applications. Be advised that most 3rd party firewall
applications and AV programs need to be uninstalled by way of purpose build
removal tools (sometimes) available from the respective software
manufaturer.

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

Good luck :0