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.
I have received a few mails mentioning a strange problem which occurs while installing SP3 in Windows XP. A few ppl told me that whenever they try to install SP3 in Windows XP, Windows shows following error message:
Service pack 3 setup cannot update a checked (debug) system with a free (retail) version of service pack 3, or vice versa.
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.
This article was posted in Troubleshooting, Windows XP.
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OMG dude u r awesome thnx now i can play gta IV Lol thnx dude
Mad Max
Thx VG
And thanks Ernie too...i didn't know what regedit is...Now installing, i can't wait to play on GTA 4:D:D
Mad Max
Well...When i restarted my PC the windows wouldn't start anymore...i'm writing this from another computer...Now i need to install a full win sp3, and my hard full of movies ,programs ,and games is deleted..(300 GB) What is the cause??
tony
thanks VG i followed ur instructions and the error dissappeared......
so gr8 of u buddy ... thanks....
tony
hey VG can u help me about
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in my pc when i try to open the site of microsoft, hotmail or windows live
it doesn't opens
whats the problem can u tell me...
pls
pls......
tony
hey dude my computer is not starting it restarts and restarts again and again..
what to do explain in brief i m running my pc in safe mode!!!!
pearlheartgtr
As someone mentioned earlier, use the network installation. I tried all of the other fixes and they didn't work. This went smoothly.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en
mahen
thanks VG, it worked perfectly.......thanks again
irico
you rock!!!
David
Mine said "Multiprocessor Free"; I changed it to "Multiprocessor Checked" and it worked. Thanks