chauffeur2

Hello Lord Chaos,

Try powering up the computer from a 'Cold Start', while continually tapping the F8 Key.
In the "Safe Mode" Menu select the option "Last Known Good Configuration", and follow the on-screen prompts.
Once you have done that, go into Control Panel > Add/remove Programs > delete SP3 and start the installation again using this method...

XP- SP3 Installation Instructions


Important Note: If you have an AMD Processor, read this first.

Before installing the XP-SP3, perform these steps FIRST:

1: Use the Windows® Disk Clean up Tool. (Click the coloured Link.)

2: Perform a Disk Defragment....Reboot the computer.

3: Manually create a "System Restore Point"; call it, say, Before SP3

4: Download the standalone version of SP3 from Microsoft®. SP3 Standalone Version ..."Save" it to the computer rather than using the 'Open' or 'Run' options.

5: Once downloaded, Right click the icon > ”Unblock”.

6: Disconnect from the Internet; (pull the power from the modem/router); disable any Firewalls; pop-up blockers, and Anti Virus and Spyware programs (especially Spyware Terminator™ and Norton® or McAfee®).

7: Start the installation and follow the prompts....When finished, reconnect to the Internet first; reboot the computer.

Important Note: While the SP3 is installing, do not attempt to do any other tasks on the computer until it has finished, this will ensure a ‘clean’ upgrade.


Kind Regards,