Re: Can't reboot after installing SP3

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Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
(includes numerous windowsupdate.log Error Codes, if encountered during installation)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

<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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~PA Bear


Dapper Dan wrote:
Thanks Bear. I elected to uninstall SP3 and tackle the problem another day
when I have more time to devote to this. In the meantime I will do a bit
more research so as to ensure that the problems are not associated with
something I should be doing.

Dan
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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:
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• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
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DRM wrote:
I installed SP3 this morning but when rebooting it loops between startup
screen and restarting screen. I can boot into safe mode. Is uninstalling
XP
service pack 3 the only resolution.
Running XP Home Edition, Version 2002 Service Pack 3 with IE 7.0.5730.13.

Thanks in advance .

Dan

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