SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

[Guest Peter G.]

Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and

483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and I

shut it down...

It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is

ridiculous...

I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

 

thanks in advance...

Peter G.

[Guest R. McCarty]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

 

Not a normal condition at all. How is SP3 being applied ? - By way

of Microsoft Update or the IT or Stand-Alone package ?

 

It's going to be necessary to cancel, but you'll have to wait out the

roll back process to restore the previous service pack state.

 

If you have broadband I would suggest downloading the IT package

of Service Pack 3.

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

Once downloaded, boot your computer to Safe Mode and start the

Service Pack install from that mode.

 

"Peter G." <Peter G.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:4E39FBBC-0DEC-4807-8CCF-B9E6E7C4CE76@microsoft.com...

> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and

> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and

> I

> shut it down...

> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is

> ridiculous...

> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

>

> thanks in advance...

> Peter G.

[Guest Kayman]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

 

On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:38:00 -0700, Peter G. wrote:

> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and

> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and I

> shut it down...

> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is

> ridiculous...

> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

 

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3

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

 

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

 

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

 

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview

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

 

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=60807c3a-8969-4ddf-beb2-8bfac9ed416b&displaylang=en&tm

 

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

 

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after

you install Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

 

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

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

 

Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup

http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/a3516977-259b-4d55-98f9-12dbc4eb06311033.mspx?mfr=true

 

How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456980.aspx

 

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

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

 

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

(Single installations for PCs can use the same file)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

 

Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery

http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/e96185f5-50b7-4b14-a2fd-0155d6b174f91033.mspx?mfr=true

 

Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is

denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

[Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

 

1. Read & heed...

 

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

 

2. Reboot.

 

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. Go to

http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows

XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

--

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

 

Peter G. wrote:

> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and

> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and

> I

> shut it down...

> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is

> ridiculous...

> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

>

> thanks in advance...

> Peter G.

[Guest Peter G.]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

 

Thanks.. It was from the AUTOMATED Download process.. didn't even realise it

was there until it came up and said.. HIT YES TO INSTALL UPDATES.. it's

only because i clicked CUSTOMIZE that i realised it was SP3..

 

Microsoft may need to look at how that's being delivered to the

unsuspecting..

 

Anyway.. I will take all 3 answers into consideration..

 

Thanks again...

 

BTW.. I had an emaii advising me that there were replies, but when I click

on the link, it takes me to a clean IE7 session and has DONE in bottom left

corner and a get a blank page... oh well.. not to worry.. I found the post

again obviously...

 

thanks again.. Peter G.

 

"R. McCarty" wrote:

> Not a normal condition at all. How is SP3 being applied ? - By way

> of Microsoft Update or the IT or Stand-Alone package ?

>

> It's going to be necessary to cancel, but you'll have to wait out the

> roll back process to restore the previous service pack state.

>

> If you have broadband I would suggest downloading the IT package

> of Service Pack 3.

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

> Once downloaded, boot your computer to Safe Mode and start the

> Service Pack install from that mode.

>

> "Peter G." <Peter G.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:4E39FBBC-0DEC-4807-8CCF-B9E6E7C4CE76@microsoft.com...

> > Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

> > SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and

> > 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and

> > I

> > shut it down...

> > It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is

> > ridiculous...

> > I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

> >

> > thanks in advance...

> > Peter G.

>

>

>

[Guest Peter G.]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

 

Gee.. thanks for all the links and info... I guess it'll be a week of

reading then... Shame that there wasn't more info when the autoupdate came

up on the screen..

 

Thanks again for the assist and the info....

 

regards.. Peter G.

 

"Kayman" wrote:

> On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:38:00 -0700, Peter G. wrote:

>

> > Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

> > SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and

> > 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and I

> > shut it down...

> > It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is

> > ridiculous...

> > I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

>

> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3

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

>

> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

>

> 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

>

> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview

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

>

> Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

> http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=60807c3a-8969-4ddf-beb2-8bfac9ed416b&displaylang=en&tm

>

> The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

>

> Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after

> you install Windows XP Service Pack 3

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

>

> How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

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

>

> Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup

> http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/a3516977-259b-4d55-98f9-12dbc4eb06311033.mspx?mfr=true

>

> How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP

> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456980.aspx

>

> Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

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

>

> 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

> (Single installations for PCs can use the same file)

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

>

> Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery

> http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/e96185f5-50b7-4b14-a2fd-0155d6b174f91033.mspx?mfr=true

>

> Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is

> denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

>

[Guest Peter G.]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

 

Thanks Robear..

 

I'm in Australia.. how do I get the same level of support?

 

We seem to have the same computers and software as they do in the US and

Canada just a different timezone..

 

I'll take into consideration all that you have said as well as the other 2

guru's and wil let you all know through this thread how i go eventually..

may take a couple of weeks at my pace.. :)

 

regards.. Peter G.

 

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 1. Read & heed...

>

> 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

>

> 2. Reboot.

>

> 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. Go to

> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows

> XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

> --

> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>

> Peter G. wrote:

> > Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

> > SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and

> > 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and

> > I

> > shut it down...

> > It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is

> > ridiculous...

> > I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

> >

> > thanks in advance...

> > Peter G.

>

>

[Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

 

You'll find your (AU) options here:

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

 

Peter G. wrote:

> Thanks Robear..

>

> I'm in Australia.. how do I get the same level of support?

>

> We seem to have the same computers and software as they do in the US and

> Canada just a different timezone..

>

> I'll take into consideration all that you have said as well as the other 2

> guru's and wil let you all know through this thread how i go eventually..

> may take a couple of weeks at my pace.. :)

>

> regards.. Peter G.

>

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

>> 1. Read & heed...

>>

>> 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

>>

>> 2. Reboot.

>>

>> 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. Go to

>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select

>> "Windows

>> XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

>> --

>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>

>> Peter G. wrote:

>>> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

>>> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU

>>> and

>>> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign

>>> and

>>> I

>>> shut it down...

>>> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is

>>> ridiculous...

>>> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

>>>

>>> thanks in advance...

>>> Peter G.

[Guest Peter G.]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

 

thanks yet again....

 

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> You'll find your (AU) options here:

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

>

> Peter G. wrote:

> > Thanks Robear..

> >

> > I'm in Australia.. how do I get the same level of support?

> >

> > We seem to have the same computers and software as they do in the US and

> > Canada just a different timezone..

> >

> > I'll take into consideration all that you have said as well as the other 2

> > guru's and wil let you all know through this thread how i go eventually..

> > may take a couple of weeks at my pace.. :)

> >

> > regards.. Peter G.

> >

> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> >> 1. Read & heed...

> >>

> >> 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

> >>

> >> 2. Reboot.

> >>

> >> 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. Go to

> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select

> >> "Windows

> >> XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

> >> --

> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

> >>

> >> Peter G. wrote:

> >>> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

> >>> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU

> >>> and

> >>> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign

> >>> and

> >>> I

> >>> shut it down...

> >>> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is

> >>> ridiculous...

> >>> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

> >>>

> >>> thanks in advance...

> >>> Peter G.

>

>

[Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

 

YW, Peter. Let us know how you make out, please.

 

Peter G. wrote:

> thanks yet again....

>

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

>

>> You'll find your (AU) options here:

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

>>

>> Peter G. wrote:

>>> Thanks Robear..

>>>

>>> I'm in Australia.. how do I get the same level of support?

>>>

>>> We seem to have the same computers and software as they do in the US and

>>> Canada just a different timezone..

>>>

>>> I'll take into consideration all that you have said as well as the other

>>> 2

>>> guru's and wil let you all know through this thread how i go

>>> eventually..

>>> may take a couple of weeks at my pace.. :)

>>>

>>> regards.. Peter G.

>>>

>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

>>>> 1. Read & heed...

>>>>

>>>> 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

>>>>

>>>> 2. Reboot.

>>>>

>>>> 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. Go

>>>> to

>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select

>>>> "Windows

>>>> XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

>>>> --

>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)

>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net

>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

>>>>

>>>> Peter G. wrote:

>>>>> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?

>>>>> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU

>>>>> and

>>>>> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign

>>>>> and

>>>>> I

>>>>> shut it down...

>>>>> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this

>>>>> is

>>>>> ridiculous...

>>>>> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

>>>>>

>>>>> thanks in advance...

>>>>> Peter G.