my computer is stuck on the installation of the service pack: step 3 of 3-0% complete. not turn off not computer.

I saw a post similar to Hi Demonofcain,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Windows Vista Answers.
 
It seems after the installation of Service pack 2 for Vista, you get a message stating that the computer is installing Service pack 3 of 3 step, and it appears on every reboot start.
 
You can try to remove Service pack 2 from the computer and install the stand-alone version of Service pack 3.
 
To remove Service pack 2 access the link below and follow the steps:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948537

To install the stand-alone package of Vista SP2, access the link below and download the file to the desktop. Later, run the installation of Service pack 2 from the office.
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=a4dd31d5-F907-4406-9012-a5c3199ea2b3&displaylang=en
 
Try disabling the security software and install Service pack 2.
 
If the problem persists, please respond back with the details:
Was your computer pre installed with Service pack 1?
You have a security software on the computer?  If so, the name of manufacturer of security software.
You have the external devices connected to the computer during the update?
 
 
Hope that would help us solve the problem.
 
Kind regards
 
Srinivas
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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