cannot upgrade to service pack 3 for xp pro, that it keeps telling me to contact free support

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• I'm trying to upgrade to service pack 3 for xp and I get an error message and it will not complete the installation. What should I do?

  I'm trying to upgrade to service pack 3 for xp and I get an error message and it will not complete the installation.  What should I do?

  Hi BartlettNYC,

  Please see the links below, to solve the problems with Window XP SP3.

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP SP3.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  How to troubleshoot a windows XP SP3 Installation failure.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

  Good luck.

• What are Service Packs? Can I upgrade to Service Pack 2 for free? If yes how? If I update it will help or hinder my system? Any pack is better than another?

  Windows Vista Service Pack (basic information)

  Hello

  I know this may seem a simple/stupid question, but I do not understand what are "Service Packs".  I don't know much about computers.

  I have restored my laptop to the factory setting today and I reinstall my programs again.  I am trying to install a new program as well (Autodesk Inventor 2012).  The installation says I can't because I need Service Pack 2 and I only have Microsoft Vista Home Premium (Version: 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1 Build 6001).

  What are Service Packs?  Can I upgrade to Service Pack 2 for free?  If yes how?  If I update it will help or hinder my system?  Any pack is better than another?

  Thanks for the information and assistance that you can give.

  AstoriaBoro

  You can install Service Pack 2 very simply - go to Windows Update and check for new updates - then install all available updates.

  Once they are complete, return again (after a reboot) and do the same thing - repeat until there are no left.

  Along the way you will be installed Service pack 2 :)

• Upgrade to service pack 1 for 1 has on Windows XP

  We never improved from 1 to 1 has and now can't go to service pack 3.  Is there a way I can get service pack 1 has, seems to give me the run around on the site to upgrade Windows.  I know there is probably no support for it and I'm short late medium on these upgrades, just need to know if I can do it.  Thank you

  We never improved from 1 to 1 has and now can't go to service pack 3.  Is there a way I can get service pack 1 has, seems to give me the run around on the site to upgrade Windows.  I know there is probably no support for it and I'm short late medium on these upgrades, just need to know if I can do it.  Thank you

  Download and install sp3 manually from HERE. You need not to sp1a to install sp3.

• Why am I getting the error Code: 821 when I try to upgrade to Service Pack 1 for Vista Home Basic?

  The last update my computer (Vista Home Basic) tried to download and install is the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and the .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update (KB951847) x 86... According to Windows Update. The problem is, it always ends up telling me that the installation failed due to the error Code 821. I found nothing covering this error code on the Microsoft support page. Why am I and how to fix it?

  Hello MadHatter106,

  The link below contains several options that you can try for your problem of .NET.  I would first try the repair facility. Then the uninstall option.

  http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2009/03/04/9459067.aspx

  Thank you for using answers Forum. Please let us know how it works.

  Joseph
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• How to install Service Pack 2 for xp Proso that when I restart my computer it is not locked completely?

  I installed a clean copy of xp pro 3 times today.  Whenever I restart, after installation of sp2, that it crashes before it happens even to the Welcome screen.  Please help, I need my conputer for work... THX in advance, John

  While not a real problem... have you tried to jump SP2 and just install SP3 after SP1? Your question seems to be quite common, and that is what most people seem to have ended up doing.

• Can I use Windows 7 Upgrade media to upgrade a Vista computer that has not been upgraded to service pack 1? Can I use the option of custom Setup for Windows 7 Upgrade media? I would go from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Premium.

  The computer on which I am trying to upgrade is vascular under Vista Premium, but it was never upgraded to Service Pack 1. He has a problem with PIECES that is caused by a defective ntdll.dll module and so the updates do not work. Windows Upgrade Advisor tells me I must update Vista SP1. I really don't want to spend the time to solve the problem of Vista. I would like to just do a clean install using the custom install option on the Win7 upgrade support.
  Help.

  Wrong forum. This post here instead, questions please: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads

  That being said, you can not use an upgrade to Win7 edition to make a clean installation on a computer running Vista without SP1 installed, but you can buy a complete edition of Win7 (detail) and install it after formatting your HARD drive. ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• How can I upgrade my insttaled windows xp professional 2002 service pack 3 for windows 7

  How can I upgrade my Insttaled Windows Xp 2002 service pack 3 for Windows 7 Proffessional

  Hello

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  And the Microsoft Store where you can get an idea of the price of Windows 7:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/list/CategoryID.50726100

  See you soon.

• WindowsUpdate_80246007 - cannot install Service Pack 2 for Vista. Can someone help me with this error message? What di I do to solve it?

  WindowsUpdate_80246007 - cannot install Service Pack 2 for Vista. Can someone help me with this error message? What di I do to solve it?

  WindowsUpdate_80246007 - cannot install Service Pack 2 for Vista. Can someone help me with this error message? What di I do to solve it?

  2 forums: you can go:

  1 Windows Vista IT Pro forum, section of Windows Vista service packs:
  Section of Windows Vista service packs:

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistasp/threads

  2. Windows Update section:
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Error 643 cannot install Win 7 error code 643 for update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 for x 64 systems (KB973688).

  Is Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 for x 64 (KB973688) and the Net Framework the same systems? I'm unable to install 973688 KB.  The answer that I got mentions not this particular update or anything referring to XML? As the indications I got very involved, I want to make sure that I get the correct repair info, so I do not inadvertently make worse it.
  Thank you

  Always reply to your original thread (and see my edited answer): http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/53e117a1-e272-44b3-a4a1-5cb2afed0354 ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Cannot install Service Pack 3 for XP Home Edition

  original title: Service Pack 3 for XP Home Edition

  Although my computer is always automatically installed updates, I've never had Service Pack 3 installed. I can't access to Microsoft SP3 to install on my XP Home edition. How can I install SP3 now?

  Hello

  I suggest you only do following steps.
  Step 1:
  You can download the service pack 3 from the link, below, which is applicable to all versions of Windows XP.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=24
  Step 2:
  Perform the clean boot and install Service pack 3 for Windows XP.
  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353
  Note: After you have used the boot is a way to solve your problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

• A security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 for x 64 systems (KB954430)

  A security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 for x 64 systems (KB954430)

  Download size: 5.4 MB

  Whenever I start my laptop he wants to re-enstall service pack 2. How can I fix it?

  Glen Yoder

  Hi Gyoder,

  Thank you for visiting the forums!

  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1.	Click Start , click run , type cmd and press ENTER.
  2.	At the command prompt, type ren %windir%\System32\msxml4.dll msxml4.old, and then press ENTER. Note When you press ENTER, you may receive the following error message. Cannot find the specified file. Ignore this message and proceed to step 3.
  3.	At the command prompt, type exit and press ENTER.
  4.	Visit the Microsoft Web site at the following address: http://www.update.Microsoft.com
  5.	Download and install the latest MSXML security update.

  For more information about this problem, go to

  http://VisualKB/VKBWebService/viewContent.aspx?scid=KB; EN-US; 941729 & PortalId = 1

  I hope this helps. Let us know.

  Dave D

  Dave D
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Has no installation of Windows Service Pack 2 for Vista 64-bit

  I was invited to update itunes on my computer, but when I tried to do kept Windows close Explorer.  When it finally loaded the upgrade she flashed an error message and delete some files needed - which continues to happen at any time that I try to fix the problem.  Now my itunes program does not work.  I did a reading online and decided to try the upgrade to service pack 2 - thought, maybe because I still had the old version, that it didn't work with the new itunes 'things '.  Got an error message indicating that the service pack 2 is no longer available.  Huh?  That now I do--my itunes account is no longer usable, I've probably lost all the songs I paid for (my stupid fault for their backup do not) and I am pretty irritated that I am seriously thinking of just junking my PC and go with a Mac!  I'm not the most computer savy person - I want to start, do things to base prevention/implementation - level and go in my life this computer is only about a year or so old - should not be this frustrating!  You can provide any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Hi MyKindaFlower,

  Check out the following articles to help your question:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948465

  and

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  I hope this helps!

  Debra
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Install service pack 2 for Vista

  Looks like I need to install service pack 2 - it makes me really nervous--I'd be nervous?

  How long does it take? Should I wait no problem?

  Appreciate any help...

  stro727

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948465/en-us

  Information about Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

  Link above has the info re SP2.

  It's updated operating system Vista, upgraded installation and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack / questions in the Forum updated Windows; the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• The installation of Service Pack 2 for Vista failed. I tried several times. Message reads "not successful." "Element not found". I click on the 'Détails' link and it shows the following error: ERROR_NOT_FOUND (0 x 80070490).

  The installation of Service Pack 2 for Vista failed. I tried several times. Message reads "not successful." "Element not found". I click on the 'Détails' link and it shows the following error: ERROR_NOT_FOUND (0 x 80070490). I tried in several ways through the links suggested to solve the problem and nothing has worked.

  
  

  I turned to the forums and I saw that many, many people have the same problem with Vista SP2 Upgrade. Microsoft and several of its Vista customers realized that Vista has a lot of problems, but people who have need of the service. Being able to download and install the SP2 can make Vista more stable, but I get the same message mentioned above, and so I am sure are a lot of other people who are trying to get Service Pack 2 integrated into Vista.

  0 X 80070490 - ERROR_NOT_FOUND
  Corrupted system file; You will need to perform an upgrade on the spot or reinstalling the operating system.

  The error you receive occurs if there is corruption in the manifest of component maintenance base.

  Ignore the title: the "Windows features" dialog box is empty in Windows 7 or Windows Vista, or you receive an error message that includes the following code when you try to use Windows Update: "0 x 80073712".
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931712
  "Explains the SFC / Scannow.

  A repair install is the usual solution of SFC/scannow does not work.

  You receive an error code "0 x 80070490" when you use Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web sites to install updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958044

  NB: If you have installed SP1 for Vistahttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537

  Step 7 (method for Windows Vista), the * UPGRADE option is not available because SP1 has been installed.

  Uninstall SP1

  See also:

  How to overcome error 0 x 80070490 when installing updates in Windows Vista/Server 2008
  http://blogs.msdn.com/andrekl/archive/2008/09/29/how-to-overcome-error-0x80070490-when-installing-updates-in-Windows-Vista-Server-2008.aspx

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services