Re: WinXP SP3 Update Fails with ACCESS DENIED.

You didn't disable Defender *and* your McAfee application(s) before installing SP3?

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
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Duncan wrote:
I too had this problem with repeated attempts to Install WinXP SP3

Finally, I resolved the issue by Uninstalling Windows DEFENDER.

Once DEFENDER was removed, followed by a restart. SP3 then installed without
a problem.

I was running both Defender & McAfee. But I think I'll rely on McAfee for my
security now and not bother to reinstall Defender

Hope this helps

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