Re: Xp SP3 - Bombed


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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

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<IMHO>
Temporarily disable all real-time protections afforded by your anti-virus
application, any anti-spyware applications, and any third-party firewall
prior to installing SP3. If you disable a third-party firewall, make sure
you then enable the Windows Firewall: The machine should not be connected
to the internet without an active firewall.

After installing SP3 /and rebooting twice/, check to make sure your
real-time protections have been re-enabled; If you disabled a third-party
firewall, remember to re-enable it and disable the Windows Firewall.
</IMHO>
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Doug W. wrote:
Well, after three attempts with different configurations each
time, system restore was the only way to get me out of deep
s**t. There seems to be some memory conflicts or else the update
doesn't like AMD Athlon chips. I hate it when the computer
crashes...it so seldom happens and when it does it is very
disconcerting.

I had no trouble with SP2 or any of the 140 plus other updates
in the last year or so.

Will lay low for awhile until I hear of others who may have had
the same problem. I also downloaded the iso cd version so I
don't have to go to the internet while experimenting and waste
time with MS update.

Has anyone else experienced problems, or am I the only one?

Before I started, I released Spybot S&D from its security
settings and any other pgms that I knew had similar settings.
Also uninstalled anything that might have caused trouble...but I
may have missed something, somewhere. The added enhancements
that SP3 supposedly provides are not that thrilling and awesome
anyway, so no big deal.


Thanks,

I met the criteria for installing SP3 but it still failed.

Owen


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