Trouble installing Windows XP SP3 and other MS updates

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: Trouble installing Windows XP SP3 the svcpack.log file

Inline:

DanP wrote:
> Thanks for the help, I ended up reinitializing the computer back to
> factory
> and getting all the MS updates installed, installed all apps and Norton
> security.

FYI:

Symantec tells users: Disable protection before XP SP3 upgrade:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9089658

> Now that I have a stable system is there a way to save current
> configuration
> so I can restore everything if there are problems in the future.

There are many ways to accomplish that. Perhaps the easiest would be to use
SteadyState see http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=27570

> I had trouble with the MS system restore failing before I tried to install
> MS SP3, tried several dates all failed.

I'll take Norton to task again for this. See
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/symantecdoc1.html
--
~PA Bear

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Repost:
>>
>>> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of Windows XP Service
>>> Pack
>>> 3:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>>> ====================================
>>> LOOK!!! => Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is
>>> available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14
>>> Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States
>>> and
>>> Canada.
>>>
>>> • US:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
>>>
>>> • CA:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131
>>>
>>> • UK:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131
>>>
>>> • AU:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131
>>>
>>> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 |
>>> select
>>> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
>> --
>> ~PA Bear, working offline

 

[DanP]

Re: Trouble installing Windows XP SP3 the svcpack.log file

Cool, this looks good, I will check this out. I put a separate thread for
restoring to a know state and got recommendations for products from (paragon,
acrions...) that was going to cost me between $30 to $50 per computer and I
have three.

Thanks again

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Inline:
>
> DanP wrote:
> > Thanks for the help, I ended up reinitializing the computer back to
> > factory
> > and getting all the MS updates installed, installed all apps and Norton
> > security.
>
> FYI:
>
> Symantec tells users: Disable protection before XP SP3 upgrade:
> http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9089658
>
> > Now that I have a stable system is there a way to save current
> > configuration
> > so I can restore everything if there are problems in the future.
>
> There are many ways to accomplish that. Perhaps the easiest would be to use
> SteadyState see http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=27570
>
> > I had trouble with the MS system restore failing before I tried to install
> > MS SP3, tried several dates all failed.
>
> I'll take Norton to task again for this. See
> http://bertk.mvps.org/html/symantecdoc1.html
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Repost:
> >>
> >>> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of Windows XP Service
> >>> Pack
> >>> 3:
> >>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
> >>> ====================================
> >>> LOOK!!! => Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is
> >>> available for Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14
> >>> Apr-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States
> >>> and
> >>> Canada.
> >>>
> >>> • US:
> >>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131
> >>>
> >>> • CA:
> >>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131
> >>>
> >>> • UK:
> >>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131
> >>>
> >>> • AU:
> >>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131
> >>>
> >>> • Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 |
> >>> select
> >>> Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
> >> --
> >> ~PA Bear, working offline
>
>

 

[liv teller]

win update failures --- not a pat answer.. butworks for me repetitively.

not to be a complete simpleton... but, it looks as though i would reinstall all your drivers that you know are complatable with your OS, reformat (save all files on external harddrive if possible) Install OS on clean slate...then questionable drivers last. DEFRAG - START AND COMPLETE ALL UPDATES AT ONCE IF POSSIBLE.. COULD TAKE 25 HOURS..


RESTART - FLASH BIOS IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY...(LAST RESORT).. NOT PAINFUL THOU..

YOU SHOULD HAVE A SOLID SYSTEM IN END. IVE BEEN ON WIN 98 - VISTA.. AND WINXP HOME IS THE STRONGEST BOTTOMLINE ENDESTRUCTABLE OPERATING SYSTEM BESIDES MAC OF COURSE... UGH!

 

[liv teller]

not to be a complete simpleton... but, it looks as though i would reinstall all your drivers that you know are complatable with your OS, reformat (save all files on external harddrive if possible) Install OS on clean slate...then questionable drivers last. DEFRAG - START AND COMPLETE ALL UPDATES AT ONCE IF POSSIBLE.. COULD TAKE 25 HOURS..


RESTART - FLASH BIOS IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY...(LAST RESORT).. NOT PAINFUL THOU..

YOU SHOULD HAVE A SOLID SYSTEM IN END. IVE BEEN ON WIN 98 - VISTA.. AND WINXP HOME IS THE STRONGEST BOTTOMLINE ENDESTRUCTABLE OPERATING SYSTEM BESIDES MAC OF COURSE... UGH!

 

[liv]

updates to winxp sp3 etc

not to be a complete simpleton... but, it looks as though i would reinstall all your drivers that you know are complatable with your OS, reformat (save all files on external harddrive if possible) Install OS on clean slate...then questionable drivers last. DEFRAG - START AND COMPLETE ALL UPDATES AT ONCE IF POSSIBLE.. COULD TAKE 25 HOURS..


RESTART - FLASH BIOS IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY...(LAST RESORT).. NOT PAINFUL THOU..

YOU SHOULD HAVE A SOLID SYSTEM IN END. IVE BEEN ON WIN 98 - VISTA.. AND WINXP HOME IS THE STRONGEST BOTTOMLINE ENDESTRUCTABLE OPERATING SYSTEM BESIDES MAC OF COURSE... UGH!