Re: SP3 fails with Access is Denied error

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carimina@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
I get Access is Denied when trying to disable msconfig for the Clean
Boot...

On Sep 19, 4:58 pm, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Error message when you try to install WinXPSP3: "Accessisdenied" or
“Service Pack installation did not
complete”http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

[Possible
Fix:http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/reset-the-registry-and-the-file-per...]

WinXPSP3- Read all prerequisites for a successful
installationhttp://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp...

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Bettie Claxton wrote:
OKI was just running theSP3and it failed. The relevant part of the setup
log is:
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There is nothing here to tell me what part(s) of the registry it is trying
toaccess. TechNet probided no help. Does anyone know what to do at this
point? IF you need the whole setup log, I have it.- Hide quoted text -

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