After SP3 uninstall, Start Menu won't load completely

[Guest Craig]

I recently had to uninstall SP3 because of several issues that I couldn't

resolve. Now when I boot up it takes me 2-3 tries to get the Start Menu to

fully load. Sometimes it won't load at all and sometimes it will only

partially load. Short of a Repair Install of XP, what can I do?

[Guest JS]

Re: After SP3 uninstall, Start Menu won't load completely

 

If you can find a Restore Point that was created just before you installed

SP3 use System Restore with that Restore Point.

 

JS

 

"Craig" <Craig@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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>I recently had to uninstall SP3 because of several issues that I couldn't

> resolve. Now when I boot up it takes me 2-3 tries to get the Start Menu to

> fully load. Sometimes it won't load at all and sometimes it will only

> partially load. Short of a Repair Install of XP, what can I do?

[Guest Kayman]

Re: After SP3 uninstall, Start Menu won't load completely

 

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:24:07 -0700, Craig wrote:

> I recently had to uninstall SP3 because of several issues that I couldn't

> resolve. Now when I boot up it takes me 2-3 tries to get the Start Menu to

> fully load. Sometimes it won't load at all and sometimes it will only

> partially load. Short of a Repair Install of XP, what can I do?

 

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of Windows XP Service Pack

3:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

[Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: After SP3 uninstall, Start Menu won't load completely

 

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Craig wrote:

> I recently had to uninstall SP3 because of several issues that I couldn't

> resolve. Now when I boot up it takes me 2-3 tries to get the Start Menu to

> fully load. Sometimes it won't load at all and sometimes it will only

> partially load. Short of a Repair Install of XP, what can I do?

[Guest Craig]

Re: After SP3 uninstall, Start Menu won't load completely

 

I wish I could do a Restore, but it's too far down the road for that. This is

a work computer that has a lot of info and updates on it that I cannot afford

to lose. I have considered a Repair Install, but I have heard horror stories

about that, so I am reluctant to go there. Would reinstalling sp3 help?

 

"JS" wrote:

> If you can find a Restore Point that was created just before you installed

> SP3 use System Restore with that Restore Point.

>

> JS

>

> "Craig" <Craig@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:F05D0654-C2D8-42F6-9D00-F2F738E99EFA@microsoft.com...

> >I recently had to uninstall SP3 because of several issues that I couldn't

> > resolve. Now when I boot up it takes me 2-3 tries to get the Start Menu to

> > fully load. Sometimes it won't load at all and sometimes it will only

> > partially load. Short of a Repair Install of XP, what can I do?

>

>

>

[Guest JS]

Re: After SP3 uninstall, Start Menu won't load completely

 

First thing I'd do is to backup any important data.

Then use the free MS Phone support mentioned by PA Bear.

 

Although you did not mention how you installed SP3

(Windows Update or using the download file)

my choice would be to download the file and then use

that file to reinstall SP3.

 

Some additional information:

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

 

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68c48dad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en

Be sure to download and read the file titled 'Overview of Windows XP Service

Pack 3'

Note: "You can run the SP3 update package on any edition of Windows XP SP1

or SP2."

 

Where to download SP3

SP3 file download:

(File is large but will only install components that you PC requires)

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

 

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3

Discusses the hard disk space requirements for installing Windows XP Service

Pack 3 (SP3)

(For a PC on which Windows XP is already installed)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311/en-us

 

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3

Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.

Also includes troubleshooting information.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

 

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

 

Install SP3 in 'Clean Boot' mode:

How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

 

Release notes for the Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929/en-us

 

List of fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480/

 

Post Installation Cleanup:

http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827

 

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of Windows XP Service Pack

3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718/en-us

 

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support

(Via Email, Chat or Phone support)

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

 

Install SP3 in 'Clean Boot' mode:

How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

 

 

JS

 

"Craig" <Craig@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:0CAD7446-A1C3-441D-9BF2-2790C3B8841C@microsoft.com...

>I wish I could do a Restore, but it's too far down the road for that. This

>is

> a work computer that has a lot of info and updates on it that I cannot

> afford

> to lose. I have considered a Repair Install, but I have heard horror

> stories

> about that, so I am reluctant to go there. Would reinstalling sp3 help?

>

> "JS" wrote:

>

>> If you can find a Restore Point that was created just before you

>> installed

>> SP3 use System Restore with that Restore Point.

>>

>> JS

>>

>> "Craig" <Craig@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:F05D0654-C2D8-42F6-9D00-F2F738E99EFA@microsoft.com...

>> >I recently had to uninstall SP3 because of several issues that I

>> >couldn't

>> > resolve. Now when I boot up it takes me 2-3 tries to get the Start Menu

>> > to

>> > fully load. Sometimes it won't load at all and sometimes it will only

>> > partially load. Short of a Repair Install of XP, what can I do?

>>

>>

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