As we all know Microsoft has released the final version of Windows XP SP3 to public and its available via Automatic Updates, Windows Updates and Downloads Center.
Earlier we posted about it at following link:
Windows XP SP3 RTM Available on Windows Update, Automatic Update and Download Center
You can download the SP3 from the above mentioned link.
A few ppl are facing a problem while installing SP3. Whenever they try to install it, Windows shows following error message:
Service Pack 3 setup error. Access is denied.
OR
Service Pack 3 setup error. Service Pack installation did not complete.
If you are also facing the same problem, then follow these simple steps and your problem should be solved:
1. Download and install the Subinacl.exe file from here.
2. Open Notepad and paste following code:
cd /d "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Resource Kits\Tools"
subinacl /subkeyreg HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
subinacl /subkeyreg HKEY_CURRENT_USER /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
subinacl /subkeyreg HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
subinacl /subdirectories %SystemDrive% /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
subinacl /subdirectories %windir%\*.* /grant=administrators=f /grant=system=f
secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\inf\defltbase.inf /db defltbase.sdb /verbose
3. Save the file with name "SP3.bat".
4. Now right-click on the file and select "Run as administrator". It might take some time to complete.
5. After completion, restart your system and now you should be able to install SP3.
This article was posted in Troubleshooting, Windows XP.
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Jeah its help
Scott
I tried VG's fix but when I try to open the "FeatureControl" part of the link I get the following error:
Error Opening Key
Cannot open FeatureControl: Error whild opening key.
Donald
I have asked for help with SP 3 , Twice and I still haven't had a reply yet.
DB
Many many thanks, have been looking for a fix for this for the best part of two months, cannot believe how easy your fix is to work, uninstalled Spybot as suggested, seems to have worked a treat
Most grateful for your advice
MHA
After running installation of both files, I am getting "NTLDR is missing" message and I am not able to access windows....please help!!!
VG
^^ Please check the FAQ topic mentioned in top menubar.
Steve
excellent solution, problem was solved. A BIG THANK YOU!!!!
RufflesTheSalty
Thank you so much for this .bat file. It worked perfectly and without flaw!
American Mom
Unbelievable! I was so frustrated and you made it so easy. The fix worked perfectly after several failed attempts with the Microsoft fix suggestions. I have the Media Center Edition of Windows XP Home. Thank you so much VG!!!
Josh
VG,
I was wondering if there is a work around for having admin access to get SP3 installed on a network of computers. We are not running SMS so here lies the issue. Users do not have admin access for the SP3 to update. The genuine advantage update has to run first before the SP3 can run.
Is there a way to create a script for users to be able to click on......rather than get the update from M$ I want the workstations to get the source from our server. Any suggestions?