Remove XP SP3

[Theodore]

Hi, I recently Installed Windows XP SP3 which is giving compatibility issues with my company software.later did i came to know that my company software is not compatible with Windows Xp sp3. so anyhow I have uninstall windows xp sp3. but i dont have clue how to do it?pls help.

[Effren]

Hey you can follow the following Three method to solve your problem.

Method 1:

Use the "Add or Remove Programs" item in Control Panel

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. Copy and then paste the following command in the Open box, and then press ENTER:

appwiz.cpl

3. Click to select the Show Updates check box.

4. Click Windows XP Service Pack 3, and then click Remove.

5. Click Finish to restart the computer after the removal process is complete.


Method 2:

Use the hidden $NtServicePackUninstall$ folder

1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst\spuninst.exe in the Open box, and then click OK.

2. When the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Removal Wizard starts, click Next.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove Windows XP SP3.


Method 3:

Use the System Restore process

Note Before you use System Restore, make sure that you have restarted the computer at least one time after you installed Windows XP SP3. By restarting the computer, you allow for any remaining servicing processes to finish. where

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. Copy and then paste the following command in the Open box, and then press ENTER:

%systemroot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe

3. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next.

4. Click the date on which you installed Windows XP SP3, and then click Installed Window XP Service Pack 3 in the Restore Point box.

5. Click Next, and then follow the instructions on the screen to remove Windows XP SP3.

pls let me if any this method helps you or not?.

[Theodore]

Thanks a lot Effren.for your Extended support. i post back here is if i had any more problems regarding this issue.

[Theodore]

I tried all the method but it didnt workout would you suggest me something else.

[Effren]

ok now there is one option left for you is that format your Harddisk. but remember to backup your data before formatting your harddisk and reinstalling windows xp sp2.