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Author:  rykard [ Sat Aug 06, 2011 1:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Can't update with XP SP3
Hi,
I am trying to install some software, but it requires XP SP3. Unfortunately this won't install for some reason. It goes through the motions but then updates not installed....

can anyone offer any thoughts/suggestions on this please.
Author:  Linux_User [ Sat Aug 06, 2011 2:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
Does it give a reason as to why it won't install?
Author:  rykard [ Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
can't see one, it just says unable to install update..
Author:  Linux_User [ Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
Have you tried disabling third-party security software?
Author:  rykard [ Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
tried that, but still not working.
Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
please try disabling the page/swap file
restart then reenable the swap file and reset it
restart

now try the XP SP3 update ...
Author:  rykard [ Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
Hi Steve,
no joy, if it's any help. it only takes a few seconds to come back and say it couldn't intall it..
Author:  Linux_User [ Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
You might be better off re-installing Windows and then installing all the updates & service packs before restoring any third-party software.
Author:  rykard [ Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
I really don't want to reinstall if I can help it, I have stuf running I can't reinstall..
Author:  JJW009 [ Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
How are you doing it? It's probably best to let Windows Update do it's thing rather than actually downloading the service pack.

Quote:
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one of the following:
Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned off.


Then wait, and reboot when told. Probably several times!
Author:  rykard [ Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
it is the auto one that's not working properly. I click on the yellow shield to do the update and it doesn't
Author:  hifidelity2 [ Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
rykard wrote:
it is the auto one that's not working properly. I click on the yellow shield to do the update and it doesn't


Have you tried to download SP3 from microsoft and then install from that file rather than the auto update
Author:  rykard [ Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
I haven't tried that, I will have a go tonight... thanks
Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
as an add on and of no help
i have just today reinstalled XP on to someones system and updated to SP3

they were using win7
all went fine but i did update SP3 direct from win update ...
Author:  bobbdobbs [ Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Can't update with XP SP3
MrStevenRogers wrote:
as an add on and of no help
i have just today reinstalled XP on to someones system and updated to SP3

they were using win7
all went fine but i did update SP3 direct from win update ...

Why downgrade from W7 to XP?!!
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