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SP3
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11-10-2008
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SP3
I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three attempts
the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc, disabled
Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
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11-10-2008
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Re: SP3
> ...I cleared the
> registry as described on microsoft's website
Explain.
What Norton application is installed (e.g., Norton 360 2009; Norton
AntiVirus 2008)? Did you upgrade to this application version from an
earlier version?
How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
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: Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
WinXP-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
--
~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/
gary e. wrote:
> I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three
> attempts
> the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
> REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
> Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
> registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc,
> disabled
> Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
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11-10-2008
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RE: SP3
"gary e." wrote:
> I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three attempts
> the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
> REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
> Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
> registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc, disabled
> Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
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11-10-2008
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Re: SP3
I am running Norton Internet Security 2006, it came installed on my pc from
Dell.
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > ...I cleared the
> > registry as described on microsoft's website
>
> Explain.
>
> What Norton application is installed (e.g., Norton 360 2009; Norton
> AntiVirus 2008)? Did you upgrade to this application version from an
> earlier version?
>
> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>
> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>
> 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: Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
> select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
>
> WinXP-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
> --
> ~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/
>
> gary e. wrote:
> > I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three
> > attempts
> > the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
> > REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
> > Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
> > registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc,
> > disabled
> > Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
>
>
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11-10-2008
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Re: SP3
"gary e." <gary e.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:43CD47F3-1BCE-4910-8974-58495A93A05E@microsoft.com...
>I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three
>attempts
> the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
> REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
> Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
> registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc,
> disabled
> Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
You should inspect the event logs for errors at that time.
Jim
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11-10-2008
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Re: SP3
Is your subscription current, Gary? When does it expire?
gary e. wrote:
> I am running Norton Internet Security 2006, it came installed on my pc
> from
> Dell.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>> ...I cleared the
>>> registry as described on microsoft's website
>>
>> Explain.
>>
>> What Norton application is installed (e.g., Norton 360 2009; Norton
>> AntiVirus 2008)? Did you upgrade to this application version from an
>> earlier version?
>>
>> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>>
>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>>
>> 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: Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
>> select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
>>
>> WinXP-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
>> --
>> ~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/
>>
>> gary e. wrote:
>>> I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three
>>> attempts
>>> the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
>>> REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
>>> Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
>>> registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc,
>>> disabled
>>> Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
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11-10-2008
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Re: SP3
My subscription is current. It expires in 70 days. I don't remember what the
procedure for clearing the registry was. It had something to do with an
unsuccesfull install and it was done from the "run" command.
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> Is your subscription current, Gary? When does it expire?
>
> gary e. wrote:
> > I am running Norton Internet Security 2006, it came installed on my pc
> > from
> > Dell.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>> ...I cleared the
> >>> registry as described on microsoft's website
> >>
> >> Explain.
> >>
> >> What Norton application is installed (e.g., Norton 360 2009; Norton
> >> AntiVirus 2008)? Did you upgrade to this application version from an
> >> earlier version?
> >>
> >> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
> >>
> >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
> >>
> >> 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: Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
> >> select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
> >>
> >> WinXP-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
> >> --
> >> ~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/
> >>
> >> gary e. wrote:
> >>> I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three
> >>> attempts
> >>> the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
> >>> REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
> >>> Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
> >>> registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc,
> >>> disabled
> >>> Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
>
>
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11-10-2008
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Re: SP3
Gotta love norton's -
http://service1.symantec.com/Support...08051623512613
--
Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties or
guarantees and doesn''t give any rights.
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> Is your subscription current, Gary? When does it expire?
>
> gary e. wrote:
> > I am running Norton Internet Security 2006, it came installed on my pc
> > from
> > Dell.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>> ...I cleared the
> >>> registry as described on microsoft's website
> >>
> >> Explain.
> >>
> >> What Norton application is installed (e.g., Norton 360 2009; Norton
> >> AntiVirus 2008)? Did you upgrade to this application version from an
> >> earlier version?
> >>
> >> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
> >>
> >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
> >>
> >> 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: Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
> >> select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
> >>
> >> WinXP-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
> >> --
> >> ~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/
> >>
> >> gary e. wrote:
> >>> I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three
> >>> attempts
> >>> the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
> >>> REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
> >>> Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
> >>> registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc,
> >>> disabled
> >>> Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
>
>
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11-10-2008
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Re: SP3
Just ran it....no invalid registry keys found.
"TaurArian" wrote:
> Gotta love norton's -
> http://service1.symantec.com/Support...08051623512613
> --
> Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties or
> guarantees and doesn''t give any rights.
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Is your subscription current, Gary? When does it expire?
> >
> > gary e. wrote:
> > > I am running Norton Internet Security 2006, it came installed on my pc
> > > from
> > > Dell.
> > >
> > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > >>> ...I cleared the
> > >>> registry as described on microsoft's website
> > >>
> > >> Explain.
> > >>
> > >> What Norton application is installed (e.g., Norton 360 2009; Norton
> > >> AntiVirus 2008)? Did you upgrade to this application version from an
> > >> earlier version?
> > >>
> > >> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
> > >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
> > >>
> > >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> > >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
> > >>
> > >> 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: Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
> > >> select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
> > >>
> > >> WinXP-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
> > >> --
> > >> ~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/
> > >>
> > >> gary e. wrote:
> > >>> I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three
> > >>> attempts
> > >>> the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
> > >>> REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
> > >>> Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
> > >>> registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc,
> > >>> disabled
> > >>> Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
> >
> >
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11-10-2008
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Re: SP3
Hi gary, you wouldn't have the invalid keys yet as SP3 isn't installed. I was
just making a comment to PA Bear about Nortons.
Perhaps you should consider what PA Bear posted -
How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
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: Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
WinXP-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
--
Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties or
guarantees and doesn''t give any rights.
"gary e." wrote:
> Just ran it....no invalid registry keys found.
>
> "TaurArian" wrote:
>
> > Gotta love norton's -
> > http://service1.symantec.com/Support...08051623512613
> > --
> > Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties or
> > guarantees and doesn''t give any rights.
> >
> >
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > > Is your subscription current, Gary? When does it expire?
> > >
> > > gary e. wrote:
> > > > I am running Norton Internet Security 2006, it came installed on my pc
> > > > from
> > > > Dell.
> > > >
> > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> > > >>> ...I cleared the
> > > >>> registry as described on microsoft's website
> > > >>
> > > >> Explain.
> > > >>
> > > >> What Norton application is installed (e.g., Norton 360 2009; Norton
> > > >> AntiVirus 2008)? Did you upgrade to this application version from an
> > > >> earlier version?
> > > >>
> > > >> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
> > > >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
> > > >>
> > > >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> > > >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
> > > >>
> > > >> 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: Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 |
> > > >> select "Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
> > > >>
> > > >> WinXP-specific newsgroup: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
> > > >> --
> > > >> ~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/
> > > >>
> > > >> gary e. wrote:
> > > >>> I have tried unsuccesfully to install SP3 for Windows XP. On three
> > > >>> attempts
> > > >>> the results are always the same, the system hangs up "BACKING UP THE
> > > >>> REGISTRY". After the first try I completely removed it, disabled Norton
> > > >>> Antivirus and got the same results. After the second try I cleared the
> > > >>> registry as described on microsoft's website, obtained SP3 on disc,
> > > >>> disabled
> > > >>> Norton and the system hung up again. What am I doing wrong?
> > >
> > >
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