Winxp sp3 failure to install

currently I am running windows xp service pack 2 I go to windows update to
install Winxp service pack 3 and the program will download then hangs and
will not install. I turned off anti virus program and accelerator prior to
attemp. Automatic update appears to not be working at all as I don't get the
icon stating that updates are being downloaded. I keep checking the site but
can't seem to install manually either.

frogpond49 wrote:
> currently I am running windows xp service pack 2 I go to windows
> update to install Winxp service pack 3 and the program will
> download then hangs and will not install. I turned off anti virus
> program and accelerator prior to attemp. Automatic update appears
> to not be working at all as I don't get the icon stating that
> updates are being downloaded. I keep checking the site but can't
> seem to install manually either.

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

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm

Key things to note:

Internet Explorer:
"If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot uninstall
Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows XP
SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP SP3,
uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002:
"If you install Windows XP SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2002 with SP1, Windows XP Media Center Edition may malfunction. To
avoid this, install Windows XP SP2 before you install Windows XP SP3. If
this issue has already occurred, uninstall Windows XP SP3, install Windows
XP SP2, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."

It seems som people are unable to get further updates after installing
SP3... Seems some have experienced a symptom similar to doing a repair
installation on Windows XP - and the same fix seems to work for them for
that...

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

Otherwise - you can also get help through this channel:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

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

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

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/


frogpond49 wrote:
> currently I am running windows xp service pack 2 I go to windows update to
> install Winxp service pack 3 and the program will download then hangs and
> will not install. I turned off anti virus program and accelerator prior to
> attemp. Automatic update appears to not be working at all as I don't get
> the
> icon stating that updates are being downloaded. I keep checking the site
> but
> can't seem to install manually either.

Hello.. I followed the instructions in 950717 , 943144 and 950718. I also
installed the latest update agent and checked the validation tool. Maybe I
left out something??? This morning when I turned on the computer I was
informed there was an error XP-KB927891-V3-X86-enu.exe so I downloaded that.
I still don't seem to be able to update Service pack 3

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> frogpond49 wrote:
> > currently I am running windows xp service pack 2 I go to windows
> > update to install Winxp service pack 3 and the program will
> > download then hangs and will not install. I turned off anti virus
> > program and accelerator prior to attemp. Automatic update appears
> > to not be working at all as I don't get the icon stating that
> > updates are being downloaded. I keep checking the site but can't
> > seem to install manually either.
>
> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>
> Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
>
> Key things to note:
>
> Internet Explorer:
> "If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
> Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot uninstall
> Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
> version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows XP
> SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP SP3,
> uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
>
> Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002:
> "If you install Windows XP SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Media Center
> Edition 2002 with SP1, Windows XP Media Center Edition may malfunction. To
> avoid this, install Windows XP SP2 before you install Windows XP SP3. If
> this issue has already occurred, uninstall Windows XP SP3, install Windows
> XP SP2, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
>
> It seems som people are unable to get further updates after installing
> SP3... Seems some have experienced a symptom similar to doing a repair
> installation on Windows XP - and the same fix seems to work for them for
> that...
>
> Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
> Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
> installation
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>
> Otherwise - you can also get help through this channel:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
>

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/

frogpond49 wrote:
> Hello.. I followed the instructions in 950717 , 943144 and 950718. I also
> installed the latest update agent and checked the validation tool. Maybe I
> left out something??? This morning when I turned on the computer I was
> informed there was an error XP-KB927891-V3-X86-enu.exe so I downloaded
> that.
> I still don't seem to be able to update Service pack 3
>
> "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
>
>> frogpond49 wrote:
>>> currently I am running windows xp service pack 2 I go to windows
>>> update to install Winxp service pack 3 and the program will
>>> download then hangs and will not install. I turned off anti virus
>>> program and accelerator prior to attemp. Automatic update appears
>>> to not be working at all as I don't get the icon stating that
>>> updates are being downloaded. I keep checking the site but can't
>>> seem to install manually either.
>>
>> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>>
>> Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
>> http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
>>
>> Key things to note:
>>
>> Internet Explorer:
>> "If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
>> Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot
>> uninstall
>> Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
>> version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows
>> XP SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP
>> SP3, uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
>>
>> Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002:
>> "If you install Windows XP SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Media
>> Center Edition 2002 with SP1, Windows XP Media Center Edition may
>> malfunction. To avoid this, install Windows XP SP2 before you install
>> Windows XP SP3. If this issue has already occurred, uninstall Windows XP
>> SP3, install Windows XP SP2, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."
>>
>> It seems som people are unable to get further updates after installing
>> SP3... Seems some have experienced a symptom similar to doing a repair
>> installation on Windows XP - and the same fix seems to work for them for
>> that...
>>
>> Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from
>> Microsoft
>> Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
>> installation
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
>>
>> Otherwise - you can also get help through this channel:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>>
>> --
>> Shenan Stanley
>> MS-MVP
>> --
>> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html