Problem while installing Windows XP SP3

[Arval]

Hello Friends,

I'm trying to install a new Windows XP SP3 disc on my new computer, but unable to install it. The disc doesn't work properly an it states that the disc is missing some components. But when i try to install Windows SP2 it get easily install on my pc. Can any one tell me why i'm having such problem while installing Windows XP SP3 on my pc? Any kind of help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

[Devasis]

Before you start to install Windows XP SP3, make sure that your computer meets the following prerequisites:-

1) Before you download or install Windows XP SP3, first check hard-disk space

Depending on where you obtain Windows XP SP3, you will have to have a minimum amount of space free on the system disk.

• To install Windows XP SP3 from the Microsoft Download Center, we recommend that you have a minimum of 1,500 megabytes (MB) of free space on the system disk.
  
• To install Windows XP SP3 from a shared network folder, we recommend that you have about 1,100 MB of free space.

• To install Windows XP SP3 from a CD, we recommend that you have about 1,765 MB of free space.

2) If you have the following updates on your computer, remove them

Windows XP SP3 cannot be installed if you have the following updates installed on your computer:

• Microsoft Shared Computer Tool kit
  
• Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) 6.0 MUI pack (Update 925877 for Windows XP)

If one or both updates are installed on your computer, remove these updates before you install Windows XP SP3. To uninstall these updates, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. In the Open box, type appwiz.cpl.

3. Click Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit or Remote Desktop Connection.

4. Click Remove.

[Devasis]

3) If you have a third-party wireless network adapter, make sure that it is supported

If you have a third-party wireless network adapter, make sure that the device is supported by Windows XP SP3, or make sure that the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter has new drivers available that support Windows XP SP3 before you perform the installation. If you are not sure, contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter.

4) If you are running antivirus software, disable it

Although disabling your antivirus software is not usually recommended, some antivirus software prevents certain system files from being changed. This may cause the Windows XP SP3 installation to fail. To make sure that you can successfully install Windows XP SP3, temporarily disable your antivirus software including any antispyware and third-party firewall programs. To do this, right-click your antivirus program icon, and then click Disable. The antivirus program icon typically appears in the lower-right corner of the computer screen.

[Solomon]

There are several steps needed to make the Windows XP SP3 install:

• Be logged on as the Administrator, which may require you to add a registry key
  
• Download Windows XP SP3
  
• Install subinacl.exe
  
• Scan for viruses and spyware, as we know that you should never update while having an infected machine.
• Turn off or disable their Firewall program (if not the Windows XP built-in one) and Anti-virus program [it is also recommended to disconnect from the Internet for security]
  
• Run the registry patch through a bat/cmd file
  
• Install the downloaded Windows XP SP3 Update
  
• Remove Administrator login from registry
• Turn on or enable Firewall and Anti-Virus programs
• Reconnect to Internet

Hope so it may help you out.

[MrChris-]

While installing Windows XP SP3, if you receive the following error "Windows XP Service Pack 3 installation failed. Access is denied".

Then this is the resolution for the above mention problem.

1. Backup the Registry

2. If subinacl.exe is not installed, download and install subinacl.exe.

3. Create a file called reset.cmd with Notepad. Copy the text below into the file reset.cmd and run reset.cmd from an account with administrative privileges.

4. Run windows update.

And now you would be able to install Windows XP SP3 on your pc.