Problem installing SP3

avz10 · 2009/04/19

This is a company PC and Windows is legitimate. SP2 is installed. I downloaded SP3 from this site, from external mirror 2 (exe)

I started extracting the files:

And then get this message, and SP3 is not installed:

Help please!!

PeteC · 2009/04/19

This is a new one on me , but there appears to be an explanation and solution here ....

Windows XP SP3 Setup Error: Cannot Update a Checked (Debug) System with a Free (Retail) Version of Service Pack 3

avz10 · 2009/04/20

Thanks for that, but I cannot find the folder!

The reason behind this problem is that the update package installs retail bits on retail builds and checked bits on checked builds. But you can spoof Windows updates in order to install retail bits on checked builds and vice versa.
If you are also facing the same problem, then follow these simple steps and your problem should be solved:
1. Open regedit and goto:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
2. In right-side pane look for a String value "CurrentType ". Change its value to Checked and if its already set to Checked, then set it to Free and click on OK.
3. Exit registry editor and try to install SP3 again. Now it should install without any problem.
Click to expand...

I am not sure where or what regedit is!

Thanks for the help

PeteC · 2009/04/20

Regedit is the Windows Registry Editor .....

Start > Run > type in regedit > Enter

The Registry Editor opens - navigate to the registry key stated as you would in Windows Explorer.

When you arrive at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion highlight it and right click > export and save it to the Desktop as Key.reg. This will be your backup in case anything goes wrong. The key can be merged back into the Registry by right clicking on the file > Merge.

Then right click on Current Type > Modify and follow #2 in the instructions.

avz10 · 2009/04/20

Thanks for your reply.

I googled the regedit, carried on, installed SP3, but when the PC restarted, everything crashed. Sorry I did not see your post earlier. I spent the whole day fixing the PC. I am still installing/downloading programmes.

So, other people can use SP3, but I will definately not install it on my desktop!!!!

So, for the others- beware!!! This was a waste of valuable time.

Regards
Albie

PeteC · 2009/04/20

Well, you were unlucky - the vast majority of users have no problems at all.

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