SP3 installation

[sksk2]

I installed Sp3 and now most of my services are not running, and when
i try to start them I get an error message Error 5: Access is denied.
What's going on??!!!! Helllllp.

 

[MowGreen [MVP]]

First off, you're posting in the wrong newsgroup. This is not an XP
security_administration issue.
The Windows Update newsgroup is appropriate for this issue:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...d45-de9e-4fc5-9bc1-2d1d0de6daee&lang=en&cr=US

Now, to the issue ... was SP3 installed with an antivirus|anti-malware
product actively monitoring the system ?

If the answer is yes and the installed AV was a Norton 'product' see:

XP SP3: Registry Corruption & Norton SymProtect
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33522

You *may* to uninstall SP3 and hope the damage does not persist:
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33246

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3): Installation Guide
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33296

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

If you are running antivirus software
Important
• If the configuration of your antivirus software prevents certain system files from being changed,
the Windows XP SP3 installation may fail. Try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. To do
this, right-click your antivirus program icon, and then click Disable. This icon typically appears in
the lower right corner of the computer screen.

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of Windows XP Service
Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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