Fixing Issues With Windows XP SP3

Windows releases different service packs for their operating systems that help to improve the performance of the computer and to make it immune to security threats. The service packs install the latest software updates and help you to make your computer run like new. At times, there can be some issues with the installation of the service packs. The Windows online support tips discussed below will help you to reinstall the SP3 in Windows XP.

Instructions

• Uninstall SP3 if you have already installed it in your computer. Before reinstalling the service pack back, close all the open programs. If you are not able to install the SP3 again, shutdown your computer and restart it again. Do not open any other programs after the computer restarts and then try to install the SP3.
• If it is not installing properly, check your hard drive for any errors. To do this, right-click on the drive in Windows Explorer menu and select Properties, go to Tools and select Check disk for errors or Check now option.
• Download the Service Pack 3 as a file instead of trying to install it through the Windows Update service. After the download has finished successfully, install SP3 by double-clicking the file and following the on-screen prompts to finish the installation process.
• Disable any security programs installed in your computer. This includes the antivirus programs, firewall programs and anti-spyware programs before trying to reinstall the Service Pack 3. These programs may block the installation of Service Pack or may cause errors during the installation. As your computer can be at risk with these programs disabled, disconnect your computer from the Internet before disabling these programs.
• If none of the above-discussed steps help you install the SP3 file successfully, boot your computer in Safe mode and try to install the SP3. To do this, restart your computer and while the computer restarts, tap the F8 key continuously until the system gets into the Advanced Boot Options menu. From the available options, select Safe Mode with Networking and press the Enter key. After the computer has booted in to Safe mode, uninstall the SP3 and reinstall it using the downloaded file.

These are the steps to install the SP3 in to your Windows XP computer. If you are not able to install the Service Pack even after following these steps, you may contact Windows online support to check the exact cause of the issue.