Re: SP3 beta wont uninstall, error msg: cant find file sp3

Open Run menu and type in:-
%systemroot%\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst\spuninst.exe

Enable to show hidden files and folders to see the $NtServicePackUninstall$ folder.

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]


Marty wrote:
I have tried that several times in safe mode and normal. It wont uninstall. It says cant locate sp3 file and cant uninstall. I have used sp3 for several months so I cant do a system restore due to the time.

"S.Sengupta" wrote:


Open Control Panel> Add and Remove Programs

Uninstall from here.

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

Marty wrote:


SP3 will not install over the beta version..I already tried..

"S.Sengupta" wrote:



You can download and install the final version of XP SP3.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]


Marty wrote:


I dont have the xp cd, I got my computer from ibuy power and they never gave me the cd so I have to find another way to get rid of sp3 beta..It hangs on shutdown, many programs wont update ie: quicktime and more, and some programs wont uninstall. How do I get rid of the beta version?
Marty

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