Re: Windows UpDate: XP Service Pack 3 / Access Denied / Error 0x80

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"KDelphi" <KDelphi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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IT IS NOT AN EXAGERRATION--I can send you the event log, if you would
like.
It may be a Trend Micro Virus Scan problem. But, you guys recommend them,
dont you? Why would I "make it up"? I dont know--boards still seem to be
pretty full of problems.

I did get a reply, which advised me to "do things to the registry" which
always results in a big mess, for me.
The "access denied" reflects a permissions problem in the registry. If you
did not temporarily disable Trend Micro, it could be the cause of your
problem because this program may look at registry changes as evidence of
malware.
My systems do not allow automatic updates thus I never see the problem of
4000 failed updates.
I obtained the CD and used it for installation of SP3. Before starting the
update, I disabled NOD32 and turned off the DSL modem.
Jim

I will try to send the Event Log--it is a huge file, so be ready.

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

KDelphi wrote:
I have been having problems with SP 3 for MONTHS--I am not kidding.
I have an older Gateway, and they will not even talk to me for less
tham $50. If I try to install SP3--my pc freezes and logs me off. I
have to SR. (8 times the other day) So I turn off Auto. Updates. I
also turn it off on my Trend NMicro Virus--which makes me uneasy.
But, just yesterday, my pc apparently tried to instll SP 3 4000
times. I could not make this stuff up. I have changed the firewall,
I am out of answers. By email, I keep being told to alter the
registry--I am just not comfortable with that. WHY cant I just get
it to stop installing? Is it that important to security? Thanks....

I assume you mean *Gateway* will not talk to you for less than $50?

Turn off automatic updates if you feel you can handle your own computer
updates and begin visiting http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ sometime
*after* the second Tuesday of every month.

Sounds like a bit of an exaggeration, in any case. 4000 times. *shrug*

Like it or not - Windows XP SP3 is something that you probably should
install if...

- You are currently running Windows XP (32bit).
- You care about keeping your machine current and running its best.
- You wish to continue running Windows XP for some indeterminate time
into
the future.
- You want to free support if you have any trouble installing it (SP3
that
is.)

Service Pack 3 is mostly all of the updates released after SP2 and until
the
release of SP3. You may think to yourself that you have been keeping
your
PC updated - so you probably have all those updates - fact is, you'd be
incorrect. You may have all the publically released ones, but SP3
contains
1179 previously released updates - guaranteed you do not have them all
installed without it. ;-)

Most of the issues people have had with SP3 have to do with their
particular
configuration or a problem caused by a third party
change/mis-configuration
on their system - and almost all have a relatively simple fix.

Before starting, know where you can get help:
A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*
until April 2009...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

Other than "Automatic Updates" or the Windows Update web page - how can
you
get SP3?

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT
Professionals
and Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Do a little reading - to ensure you are ready...

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 Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm

Key things to note:

Internet Explorer:
"If you have installed Windows Internet Explorer® 7 or a beta version of
Internet Explorer 8, and then install Windows XP SP3, you cannot
uninstall
Internet Explorer. To avoid this, ensure Internet Explorer 7 or a beta
version of Internet Explorer 8 is not installed before installing Windows
XP
SP3. If you have already encountered this issue, uninstall Windows XP
SP3,
uninstall Internet Explorer, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002:
"If you install Windows XP SP3 on a computer running Windows XP Media
Center
Edition 2002 with SP1, Windows XP Media Center Edition may malfunction.
To
avoid this, install Windows XP SP2 before you install Windows XP SP3. If
this issue has already occurred, uninstall Windows XP SP3, install
Windows
XP SP2, and then reinstall Windows XP SP3."


Did all that and have some issues you believe might be related to SP3?
Check these out:

It seems some people are unable to get further updates after installing
SP3... Seems some have experienced a symptom similar to doing a repair
installation on Windows XP - and the same fix seems to work for them for
that...

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from
Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

Some people experience an "endless reboot" issue...

Workarounds:
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx

[NB: The above has been updated many times and now includes "a small tool
that will detect the IntelPPM problem and mitigate it before installing
[WinXP SP3]."

1. Boot into Safe Mode and rename INTELPMM.SYS to INTELPMM.OLD.
2. After booting into Safe Mode:
Start --> Run --> (copy/paste)
sc config intelppm start= disabled
--> OK --> Reboot into normal (Windows) mode.

Other references include:
1. http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?p=187790#p187790
2.
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
3.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/windows_xp_sp3_reboots_crashes/
4.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9084418
5. You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to
Windows
XP Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based
computer
(Revised 06 May-08): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

Some people have gotten an "Access Denied" message when trying to install
SP3... I suggest going straight to Method 3 of this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

Beyond that - some simple maintenance might be needed - like installing
the
latest hardware drivers from your hardware vendors...

Good luck to you! You shouldn't need it, however, with just a little
planning. ;-)

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html





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