Steps to take BEFORE installing XP SP3

[MowGreen [MVP]]

It is * EXTREMELY * important that one read this prior to any attempt to
apply XP SP3:

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

There have been NUMEROUS posts in this newsgroup about the installation
failure of SP3 and/or issues arising after the installation of SP3 that
are all ** directly related to antivirus software monitoring a system **
while SP3 is being installed.

Also, *any other* anti-malware software that is either actively
monitoring the system or 'guarding' registry keys SHOULD be disabled
prior to any installation attempt. EX: SpySweeper

Do yourself a favor and read this article in order to avoid unnecessary
grief and anguish.


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Seconded. Also see:

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

Spyware Doctor 5.5 or earlier versions of Spyware Doctor may cause Windows
XP Service Pack 3 to stop responding when you try to install or to uninstall
the service pack:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951403

<IMHO>
Temporarily disable all real-time protections afforded by your anti-virus
application, any anti-spyware applications, and any third-party firewall
prior to installing SP3. If you disable a third-party firewall, make sure
you then enable the Windows Firewall: The machine should not be connected to
the internet without an active firewall.

NB ZA Free users: Uninstall ZA Free via Add/Remove Programs and enable the
Windows Firewall before installing SP3.

After installing SP3 /and rebooting twice/, check to make sure your
real-time protections have been re-enabled; If you disabled a third-party
firewall, remember to re-enable it and disable the Windows Firewall.
</IMHO>
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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MowGreen [MVP] wrote:
> It is * EXTREMELY * important that one read this prior to any attempt to
> apply XP SP3:
>
> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/
>
> There have been NUMEROUS posts in this newsgroup about the installation
> failure of SP3 and/or issues arising after the installation of SP3 that
> are all ** directly related to antivirus software monitoring a system **
> while SP3 is being installed.
>
> Also, *any other* anti-malware software that is either actively
> monitoring the system or 'guarding' registry keys SHOULD be disabled
> prior to any installation attempt. EX: SpySweeper
>
> Do yourself a favor and read this article in order to avoid unnecessary
> grief and anguish.