format disk partition and service pack 3 update, what do I do to fix this

Cannot install sp3 or format

Hi sammiesue,

Thanks for posting. What is the error you get? Alternatively, please try to install SP3 in safe mode. You can access the SafeMode pressing F8 while your computer starts before the Windows logo.

I hope this helps!

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