Re: XP SP3 beta wont uninstall

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Marty wrote:
Now when I click remove sp3 it just blinks and nothing...

"Marty" wrote:

I installed the xp sp3 beta several months ago and it works ok but takes
forever to shut down and I cant uninstall several of my programs ie:
windows messanger. I get an error message when I try to uninstall sp3, I
wanted to get rid of it and try the official version. I have pentium
processors. I tried to uninstall it in safe mode and no luck..help?

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