Trigger SP3 Install Revisited - Got It!

13 years ago

Well I fially got it installed. Why did I go back to trying after saying I wouldn't?

A.) W/XP SP2 Support is ending soon I guess or so everybody says.

B.) I reviewed W/7 tutorials online etc and decided persuing SP3 would be a lot less trouble overall considering all the monkeying around I'd need to do to install and configue it on my current outfit etc. etc..

C.) These problems have solutions. Just a matter of finding them. Had to try it.

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Why am I writing this? Well maybe it will help some other poor slob with the same problem. The trouble is most of us have no real experience at these problems and therefore no intuitive approach presents itself. We must slog thru the hard way - I certainly have too. I hope this will ease somebodies pain, show em a true path, maybe get em there.

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Here Goes:

1. My previous several attemtps to install SP3 ended with "Access Denied".

2. I remembered blocking IE 7 and thot this might be stopping the install.

3. I dug into the registry and changed the key value for this block from 1 to 0 which then allows permission to procede. (I'm not afraid of making registry changes)

4. The next install failed "Access Denied" while it was updating the registry. Ha! A clue!

So!

5. I typed into Google >Install SP3 Access Denied >>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

6. This site provided among other things to try:

a) A method to check to see if it was actually the registry that was causing the problem.

b) A program for scanning the entire registry and changing all keys that restrict permission to update. From that site, "These errors can occur if permissions for one or more registry keys are restricted in a way that prevents the service pack from updating the keys."

7. I used both of the above programs. There were many keys that needed changing.

8. I then disconnected from the internet and disabled all security programs and let-er-rip. I used the Stand-Alone version referenced elsewhere.

SP3 instralled just fine It took about 2 hours to complete. Overall I spent about 5 hrs including typing this. Today. Nevermind the other attempts.

9. Enabled all security programs and opened up the internet (turned on the modem).

9. I then did a windows update in which IE 7 was offered but I declined because:

I then installed IE 8 and updated.
Maybe I updated again to make sure it all "took" and no leftovers.

I am now happier than a pig sh - uh - well happy anyway. ;)

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owbist
13 years ago
I luv it when people put up a fight instead of hauling the confuser off to the repair shop. Great going. Google is or should be everybody's friend. So too is Youtube these days as it seems more and more tutorials are appearing on there.

A couple of points you never mentioned but no doubt thought about. If your machine came with SP2 it might be safe to say it is 4 years old or better. If so you probably would be unhappy trying to run Win7 on it even with updates that possibly cannot be migrated to a new computer you will no doubt buy sometime down the road.

Money. Not having to buy Win7 saved you plenty, keeping and updating XP never cost a dime, frustration yes but no cash. Had you bought Win7 you would have an excess copy once you buy a new computer - unless you self build of course.

Nice work.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
13 years ago
I am so glad you took the time and effort to post this info, it could definitely make a difference for someone who may encounter the same problems you did.
Thank you for that!

I am happy to hear you had a successful install after all your efforts, you deserved it!

this is the direct link to the MS site you mentioned, this one is clickable for those that need it.
When you try to install Windows XP Service Pack, you receive the error message "Access is denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
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mxyplx
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13 years ago
Owbist-

You guessed it right. The Comp is eMachines T3624 new in Jan 2005. But the P/S and M/B were replaed in Mar 2008 (no surprise) and are better than original (again no surprise). I figured with that it would at least last out W/XP-SP3. I installed better quality fans too. Still its 32 bit - not really up to W/7. Maybe good for a Linux program when XP goes down the tubes.
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definitely a good candidate for a linux machine, and you would probably be pretty happy with it. I love Mepis linux if you want to give a distro a try.

excellent work on tackling your persistent problem.

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