access is denied

i download the sp3 and it gets so far and it tells me that access is denied
what is that and how can i fix it so it can let me get access?

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

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WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

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/def...3&gprid=522131

• CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
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sweetnewfiegurl wrote:
> i download the sp3 and it gets so far and it tells me that access is
> denied
> what is that and how can i fix it so it can let me get access?

First, make sure that your anti virus software isn't locking the registry and preventing
the installer from modifying the same.

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

Also see:
How to reset security settings back to the defaults
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222


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| what is that and how can i fix it so it can let me get access?