Is there a problem with the release of sp3

I have installed SP3 on about 5 pc's and laptops.
After the installation is completed i am not able to update any of the pc's
on micosoft's website. The patches get downloaded but all fail on the
installation of the patches, i have also tried to install one by one but
still get the same problem. When i uninstall SP3 i am then able to do updates
again.
Therefore i have found there is a problem with SP3

Doubtful.

CrystalBall© sez...

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you repair a Windows XP
installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

NB: Also applies to clean installs, upgrade installs, and Recovery installs.
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klasher11 wrote:
> I have installed SP3 on about 5 pc's and laptops.
> After the installation is completed i am not able to update any of the
> pc's
> on micosoft's website. The patches get downloaded but all fail on the
> installation of the patches, i have also tried to install one by one but
> still get the same problem. When i uninstall SP3 i am then able to do
> updates again.
> Therefore i have found there is a problem with SP3

klasher11 wrote:
> I have installed SP3 on about 5 pc's and laptops.
> After the installation is completed i am not able to update any of
> the pc's on micosoft's website. The patches get downloaded but all
> fail on the installation of the patches, i have also tried to
> install one by one but still get the same problem. When i uninstall
> SP3 i am then able to do updates again.
> Therefore i have found there is a problem with SP3

Okay. Deductive reasoning...

Fix your issue (via tried and true method):

As many will tell you - ignore the title and symptoms listed in the article
referred to. Do method 1 and 2 and see if it fixes your issue whether or
not you repaired anything.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
Try method 1 and try to update*.
If fails - try method 2 and try to update*.

*try to update:
- Visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
- If it asks you to install anything before you see a selection of "Custom"
or "Express" - do so.
- Once you see the "Custom" or "Express" selection, choose "Custom".
- Scan for updates.
- When it lists what it finds - install the critical ones.
- You are generally safe doing the Optional Software Updates. I suggest
avoiding the Optional Hardware Updates completely.

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MS-MVP
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Was the SP3 package installed from a stand-alone package, was it
downloaded via Automatic Updates, or from either the Windows|Microsoft
Update sites ?


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Never Forgotten
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klasher11 wrote:

> I have installed SP3 on about 5 pc's and laptops.
> After the installation is completed i am not able to update any of the pc's
> on micosoft's website. The patches get downloaded but all fail on the
> installation of the patches, i have also tried to install one by one but
> still get the same problem. When i uninstall SP3 i am then able to do updates
> again.
> Therefore i have found there is a problem with SP3

It was downloaded and installed from windows update
"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> Was the SP3 package installed from a stand-alone package, was it
> downloaded via Automatic Updates, or from either the Windows|Microsoft
> Update sites ?
>
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> klasher11 wrote:
>
> > I have installed SP3 on about 5 pc's and laptops.
> > After the installation is completed i am not able to update any of the pc's
> > on micosoft's website. The patches get downloaded but all fail on the
> > installation of the patches, i have also tried to install one by one but
> > still get the same problem. When i uninstall SP3 i am then able to do updates
> > again.
> > Therefore i have found there is a problem with SP3
>