SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

[Peter G.]

Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and
483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and I
shut it down...
It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
ridiculous...
I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

thanks in advance...
Peter G.

 

[R. McCarty]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

Not a normal condition at all. How is SP3 being applied ? - By way
of Microsoft Update or the IT or Stand-Alone package ?

It's going to be necessary to cancel, but you'll have to wait out the
roll back process to restore the previous service pack state.

If you have broadband I would suggest downloading the IT package
of Service Pack 3.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en
Once downloaded, boot your computer to Safe Mode and start the
Service Pack install from that mode.

"Peter G." <Peter G.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4E39FBBC-0DEC-4807-8CCF-B9E6E7C4CE76@microsoft.com...
> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and
> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and
> I
> shut it down...
> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
> ridiculous...
> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...
>
> thanks in advance...
> Peter G.

 

[Kayman]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:38:00 -0700, Peter G. wrote:

> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and
> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and I
> shut it down...
> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
> ridiculous...
> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

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

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

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

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...8969-4ddf-beb2-8bfac9ed416b&displaylang=en&tm

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

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

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...259b-4d55-98f9-12dbc4eb06311033.mspx?mfr=true

How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456980.aspx

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers
(Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...50b7-4b14-a2fd-0155d6b174f91033.mspx?mfr=true

Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is
denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

1. Read & heed...

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

2. Reboot.

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. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
--
~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/

Peter G. wrote:
> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and
> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and
> I
> shut it down...
> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
> ridiculous...
> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...
>
> thanks in advance...
> Peter G.

 

[Peter G.]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

Thanks.. It was from the AUTOMATED Download process.. didn't even realise it
was there until it came up and said.. HIT YES TO INSTALL UPDATES.. it's
only because i clicked CUSTOMIZE that i realised it was SP3..

Microsoft may need to look at how that's being delivered to the
unsuspecting..

Anyway.. I will take all 3 answers into consideration..

Thanks again...

BTW.. I had an emaii advising me that there were replies, but when I click
on the link, it takes me to a clean IE7 session and has DONE in bottom left
corner and a get a blank page... oh well.. not to worry.. I found the post
again obviously...

thanks again.. Peter G.

"R. McCarty" wrote:

> Not a normal condition at all. How is SP3 being applied ? - By way
> of Microsoft Update or the IT or Stand-Alone package ?
>
> It's going to be necessary to cancel, but you'll have to wait out the
> roll back process to restore the previous service pack state.
>
> If you have broadband I would suggest downloading the IT package
> of Service Pack 3.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en
> Once downloaded, boot your computer to Safe Mode and start the
> Service Pack install from that mode.
>
> "Peter G." <Peter G.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4E39FBBC-0DEC-4807-8CCF-B9E6E7C4CE76@microsoft.com...
> > Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
> > SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and
> > 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and
> > I
> > shut it down...
> > It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
> > ridiculous...
> > I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...
> >
> > thanks in advance...
> > Peter G.
>
>
>

 

[Peter G.]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

Gee.. thanks for all the links and info... I guess it'll be a week of
reading then... Shame that there wasn't more info when the autoupdate came
up on the screen..

Thanks again for the assist and the info....

regards.. Peter G.

"Kayman" wrote:

> On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:38:00 -0700, Peter G. wrote:
>
> > Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
> > SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and
> > 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and I
> > shut it down...
> > It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
> > ridiculous...
> > I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...
>
> How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
>
> How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249
>
> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
>
> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en
>
> Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
> http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...8969-4ddf-beb2-8bfac9ed416b&displaylang=en&tm
>
> The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
>
> Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
> you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309
>
> How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
>
> Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...259b-4d55-98f9-12dbc4eb06311033.mspx?mfr=true
>
> How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456980.aspx
>
> Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
> and Developers
> (Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
>
> Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...50b7-4b14-a2fd-0155d6b174f91033.mspx?mfr=true
>
> Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is
> denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
>

 

[Peter G.]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

Thanks Robear..

I'm in Australia.. how do I get the same level of support?

We seem to have the same computers and software as they do in the US and
Canada just a different timezone..

I'll take into consideration all that you have said as well as the other 2
guru's and wil let you all know through this thread how i go eventually..
may take a couple of weeks at my pace..

regards.. Peter G.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 1. Read & heed...
>
> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
>
> 2. Reboot.
>
> 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. Go to
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
> XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
> --
> ~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/
>
> Peter G. wrote:
> > Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
> > SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU and
> > 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign and
> > I
> > shut it down...
> > It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
> > ridiculous...
> > I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...
> >
> > thanks in advance...
> > Peter G.
>
>

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

You'll find your (AU) options here:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

Peter G. wrote:
> Thanks Robear..
>
> I'm in Australia.. how do I get the same level of support?
>
> We seem to have the same computers and software as they do in the US and
> Canada just a different timezone..
>
> I'll take into consideration all that you have said as well as the other 2
> guru's and wil let you all know through this thread how i go eventually..
> may take a couple of weeks at my pace..
>
> regards.. Peter G.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> 1. Read & heed...
>>
>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
>>
>> 2. Reboot.
>>
>> 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. Go to
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
>> "Windows
>> XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
>> --
>> ~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/
>>
>> Peter G. wrote:
>>> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
>>> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU
>>> and
>>> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign
>>> and
>>> I
>>> shut it down...
>>> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
>>> ridiculous...
>>> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...
>>>
>>> thanks in advance...
>>> Peter G.

 

[Peter G.]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

thanks yet again....

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> You'll find your (AU) options here:
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131
>
> Peter G. wrote:
> > Thanks Robear..
> >
> > I'm in Australia.. how do I get the same level of support?
> >
> > We seem to have the same computers and software as they do in the US and
> > Canada just a different timezone..
> >
> > I'll take into consideration all that you have said as well as the other 2
> > guru's and wil let you all know through this thread how i go eventually..
> > may take a couple of weeks at my pace..
> >
> > regards.. Peter G.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> 1. Read & heed...
> >>
> >> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
> >>
> >> 2. Reboot.
> >>
> >> 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. Go to
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
> >> "Windows
> >> XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
> >> --
> >> ~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/
> >>
> >> Peter G. wrote:
> >>> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
> >>> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU
> >>> and
> >>> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign
> >>> and
> >>> I
> >>> shut it down...
> >>> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this is
> >>> ridiculous...
> >>> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...
> >>>
> >>> thanks in advance...
> >>> Peter G.
>
>

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Re: SP3 has been loading for a WEEK!!!

YW, Peter. Let us know how you make out, please.

Peter G. wrote:
> thanks yet again....
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> You'll find your (AU) options here:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131
>>
>> Peter G. wrote:
>>> Thanks Robear..
>>>
>>> I'm in Australia.. how do I get the same level of support?
>>>
>>> We seem to have the same computers and software as they do in the US and
>>> Canada just a different timezone..
>>>
>>> I'll take into consideration all that you have said as well as the other
>>> 2
>>> guru's and wil let you all know through this thread how i go
>>> eventually..
>>> may take a couple of weeks at my pace..
>>>
>>> regards.. Peter G.
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> 1. Read & heed...
>>>>
>>>> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
>>>>
>>>> 2. Reboot.
>>>>
>>>> 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. Go
>>>> to
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
>>>> "Windows
>>>> XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
>>>> --
>>>> ~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/
>>>>
>>>> Peter G. wrote:
>>>>> Hi, Can someone give me some advice?
>>>>> SP3 has been loading for almost a week on my machine... using 2% CPU
>>>>> and
>>>>> 483 meg.. nothing else running , although SPYDOCTOR was still runnign
>>>>> and
>>>>> I
>>>>> shut it down...
>>>>> It IS getting through the files, as the names keep changing, but this
>>>>> is
>>>>> ridiculous...
>>>>> I sm seeing DiSK light happening, but once again, at a snails pace...
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks in advance...
>>>>> Peter G.