windows xp sp3

I installed sp3 and when my computer rebooted it kept coming up with start
windows normally or safe mode. When I hit start normally it wont and the same
screen keeps coming up. I had to go to safe mode and uninstall sp3. What can
I do so it will install properly

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of Windows XP Service Pack
3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after you
install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

Where to get assistance -
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (All Languages)
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is valid
until April 14, 2009. For more information about this policy, visit the
Windows XP Support Lifecycle page located at
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3223. Chat and e-mail support is
available only in the United States and Canada. For all other Windows XP
issues, visit the Help and Support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173, and then choose
your product.

.. 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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"karen" <karen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:95FBA19E-7919-47B2-9454-E305F5F2F162@microsoft.com...
>I installed sp3 and when my computer rebooted it kept coming up with start
> windows normally or safe mode. When I hit start normally it wont and the
> same
> screen keeps coming up. I had to go to safe mode and uninstall sp3. What
> can
> I do so it will install properly