DJTCPA wrote:
:: When attempting to install SP3, I get an "Access Denied" error
:: message while the installer is copying the files and the
:: installation aborts. I am not provided any information with respect
:: to which file(s) are involved.
::
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:: Dennis J. Tisdale
:: Certified Public Accountant
::
http://djtcpa.home.att.net
First, make sure that your anti virus software isn't locking the registry
and preventing the installer from modifying the same.
Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is
denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
Also see:
How to reset security settings back to the defaults
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222
FYI - Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
In future it may be best to post to the Windows Update Newsgroup, xposted
for convenience.
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