Windows XP is now over ten years old and Microsoft made the decision not to support the ageing operating system any longer for the average user and are now focused on newer technologies. Not all the time, but often enough that I got burned twice. Good news: Microsoft offers free technical support for Windows Update and that support provided a solution to my problem. Support for SP3 and IE7 is offered on the phone , although, I had a hard time qualifying. Support for Windows Update is offered by email.
Then click on 'Send a problem report'. The best way to do this is with Internet Explorer on the computer with the problem. This allows Microsoft to download an ActiveX control that gathers assorted debugging information and sends it back to them. In my case, this debugging information proved critical.
My problem was particularly annoying because there was no error code, thus nothing to search the net for. The error message simply referred to 'a problem on your computer'. In addition, a review of the update history click on 'Review your update history' in the left side gray stripe showed no failures at all. Wait till the executable file is downloaded. However, every great thing has its time, so does Windows XP. Although lightweight Linux is there, Windows has its own benefits.
You can't download the boot CD. Now, download Service pack 3 From Microsoft and save a copy of the downloaded file in a folder named as SP3 in the same location where the folder XP resides.
Solution Centers : View product-specific frequently asked questions and support highlights. If you continue to have questions after you use these Microsoft Web sites or if you cannot find a solution on the Microsoft Support Services Web site, click the following link to contact Support:. Service Pack 3 setup error. Service Pack installation did not complete. You do not have permission to update Windows XP. Please contact a system administrator. The software has not passed Windows logo testing and will not be installed.
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