|  | Service Pack 3 | | |
| | | Glindalin |  |
|  Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 12:40 am Post subject: Service Pack 3 |  |
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| | | ramoninnieto@hotmail.com | |
| | Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:23 pm Post subject: RE: Service Pack 3 | |
"RG" wrote:
| Quote: | Sorry if this is elementary, but I'm not knowledgeable about Windows. I'm
getting conflicting information about Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. My
automatic update feature wants to download and install it, but the support
folks at Dell tell me SP 3 is not for XP. I asked because the update site
says it's a four-hour-plus download. Do I need it, or not?
Any help greatly appreciated.
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RG |
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| | | Lrams | |
| | Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject: RE: Service Pack 3 | |
i Would not download it , it messed up my sons computer and he had to
reinsatll everything on there. Sorry I am not computer literate,but I know
when something updates and shuts the computer down isn't good.
Than i called and they kept telling me it's not the program, and they
couldn't help with it. So that tells me they do this for a reason, maybe to
keep people from there computers. So beware of the Service pack 3. Service
pack 2 does just fine..
"ramoninnieto@hotmail.com" wrote:
| Quote: |
"RG" wrote:
Sorry if this is elementary, but I'm not knowledgeable about Windows. I'm
getting conflicting information about Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. My
automatic update feature wants to download and install it, but the support
folks at Dell tell me SP 3 is not for XP. I asked because the update site
says it's a four-hour-plus download. Do I need it, or not?
Any help greatly appreciated.
--
RG |
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| | | Harry Johnston [MVP] | |
| | Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:13 pm Post subject: Re: Service Pack 3 | |
Lrams wrote:
| Quote: | So beware of the Service pack 3. Service
pack 2 does just fine..
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Until July 2010. After that security updates for SP2 will no longer be available.
If the machine in question is old and you expect to stop using it before 2010,
by all means don't bother with service pack 3. Otherwise, best to install
service pack 3 before April 2009, when the free installation and compatibility
support offer expires.
Harry.
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Boycott Beijing 2008 LINK |
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| | | wayne | |
| | Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject: RE: Service Pack 3 | |
yes there is a service pack 3 wont take 4 hours to down load it took 45 min
just up grades you to do more stuff later so ya do it
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wbw
"RG" wrote:
| Quote: | Sorry if this is elementary, but I'm not knowledgeable about Windows. I'm
getting conflicting information about Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. My
automatic update feature wants to download and install it, but the support
folks at Dell tell me SP 3 is not for XP. I asked because the update site
says it's a four-hour-plus download. Do I need it, or not?
Any help greatly appreciated.
--
RG |
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| | | Kathy | |
| | Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: Service Pack 3 | |
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Thanks Jim! I'll try your suggestions. I use Norton Anitivirus, maybe
something there is preventing me to go further??
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Kath
"Jim" wrote:
| Quote: |
"Kathy" <Kathy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EA32580D-8CF4-4FA8-96D4-6C265C011D49@microsoft.com...
I've tried, on several occasions, to upgrade to PP3. I have Windows XP
2003
Office. The error msg I receive is: Access Denied. Do I need to change
settings? I'm confused. Do I really even need to upgrade? I received a
msg
that it's available for download (in automatic download). I currently
have
PP2.
--
Kath
First of all, you need to read KB950717 "Steps to take before you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3"
Next, you need to read KB 949377 "Error meassage when you try to install
Windows XP Service Pack 3 'Access is denied' or 'Service Pack installation
did not complete'"
Your problem is that some third party application changes permissions on
certain registry keys. For example, TeaTimer (part of Spybot) does this
sometimes.
As for whether you need it or not is a matter of opinion. If you wish to
keep getting updates after 2010, then you should. At least that was my
decision.
Jim
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| | | PA Bear [MS MVP] | |
| | Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: Service Pack 3 | |
Error message when you try to install WinXP SP3: "Access is denied" or
“Service Pack installation did not complete”
LINK
[Possible fix:
LINK
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
LINK
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. Go to
LINK | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin LINK
DTS-L LINK
Kathy wrote:
| Quote: | I've tried, on several occasions, to upgrade to PP3. I have Windows XP
2003
Office. The error msg I receive is: Access Denied. Do I need to change
settings? I'm confused. Do I really even need to upgrade? I received a
msg that it's available for download (in automatic download). I currently
have PP2. |
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| | | Jim | |
| | Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Service Pack 3 | |
| | | |
"Kathy" <Kathy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DF1FAEF7-ED99-4002-A31F-EE245282FF79@microsoft.com...
| Quote: | Thanks Jim! I'll try your suggestions. I use Norton Anitivirus, maybe
something there is preventing me to go further??
--
Kath
"Jim" wrote:
"Kathy" <Kathy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EA32580D-8CF4-4FA8-96D4-6C265C011D49@microsoft.com...
I've tried, on several occasions, to upgrade to PP3. I have Windows XP
2003
Office. The error msg I receive is: Access Denied. Do I need to
change
settings? I'm confused. Do I really even need to upgrade? I received
a
msg
that it's available for download (in automatic download). I currently
have
PP2.
--
Kath
First of all, you need to read KB950717 "Steps to take before you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3"
Next, you need to read KB 949377 "Error meassage when you try to install
Windows XP Service Pack 3 'Access is denied' or 'Service Pack
installation
did not complete'"
Your problem is that some third party application changes permissions on
certain registry keys. For example, TeaTimer (part of Spybot) does this
sometimes.
As for whether you need it or not is a matter of opinion. If you wish to
keep getting updates after 2010, then you should. At least that was my
decision.
Jim
Disable Norton while you are installing SP3. |
Jim |
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| | | Kathy | |
| | Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Service Pack 3 | |
| | | |
Jim, I disabled Norton and it worked. Thanks! I was a little fearful of
doing that originally because I didn't want to assume that was the problem
and screw something up.
--
Kath
"Jim" wrote:
| Quote: |
"Kathy" <Kathy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DF1FAEF7-ED99-4002-A31F-EE245282FF79@microsoft.com...
Thanks Jim! I'll try your suggestions. I use Norton Anitivirus, maybe
something there is preventing me to go further??
--
Kath
"Jim" wrote:
"Kathy" <Kathy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EA32580D-8CF4-4FA8-96D4-6C265C011D49@microsoft.com...
I've tried, on several occasions, to upgrade to PP3. I have Windows XP
2003
Office. The error msg I receive is: Access Denied. Do I need to
change
settings? I'm confused. Do I really even need to upgrade? I received
a
msg
that it's available for download (in automatic download). I currently
have
PP2.
--
Kath
First of all, you need to read KB950717 "Steps to take before you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3"
Next, you need to read KB 949377 "Error meassage when you try to install
Windows XP Service Pack 3 'Access is denied' or 'Service Pack
installation
did not complete'"
Your problem is that some third party application changes permissions on
certain registry keys. For example, TeaTimer (part of Spybot) does this
sometimes.
As for whether you need it or not is a matter of opinion. If you wish to
keep getting updates after 2010, then you should. At least that was my
decision.
Jim
Disable Norton while you are installing SP3.
Jim
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| | | Jim | |
| | Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Service Pack 3 | |
| | | |
"Kathy" <Kathy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:31BAB8C1-89FC-453C-9E19-8450FC02288F@microsoft.com...
| Quote: | Jim, I disabled Norton and it worked. Thanks! I was a little fearful of
doing that originally because I didn't want to assume that was the problem
and screw something up.
--
Kath
"Jim" wrote:
"Kathy" <Kathy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DF1FAEF7-ED99-4002-A31F-EE245282FF79@microsoft.com...
Thanks Jim! I'll try your suggestions. I use Norton Anitivirus, maybe
something there is preventing me to go further??
--
Kath
"Jim" wrote:
"Kathy" <Kathy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EA32580D-8CF4-4FA8-96D4-6C265C011D49@microsoft.com...
I've tried, on several occasions, to upgrade to PP3. I have Windows
XP
2003
Office. The error msg I receive is: Access Denied. Do I need to
change
settings? I'm confused. Do I really even need to upgrade? I
received
a
msg
that it's available for download (in automatic download). I
currently
have
PP2.
--
Kath
First of all, you need to read KB950717 "Steps to take before you
install
Windows XP Service Pack 3"
Next, you need to read KB 949377 "Error meassage when you try to
install
Windows XP Service Pack 3 'Access is denied' or 'Service Pack
installation
did not complete'"
Your problem is that some third party application changes permissions
on
certain registry keys. For example, TeaTimer (part of Spybot) does
this
sometimes.
As for whether you need it or not is a matter of opinion. If you wish
to
keep getting updates after 2010, then you should. At least that was
my
decision.
Jim
Disable Norton while you are installing SP3.
Jim
Thanks. Generally speaking, it is a good idea to disable all AV programs |
because they can get upset by what the update is changing. I tend to
overlook that advice unless I am installing such a massive update as a
service pack.
Jim |
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