XP service pack 3 freezing during install

[decimator]

OK, I've got XP with Service pack 2 with automatic updates on, so I'm assuming XP was pretty much up to date, anyway I was just prompted to install Service pack 3 (66 MB) and it got about halfway through and stalled during some sort finishing stage (sorry can't remember what it said) I've got a decent spec machine that is working perfectly AFAIK and the only other thing on there that I can think of that could be causing a conflict is Zonealarm.

Anyone got any suggestions? I had to let Windows roll back the update/reboot twice/uninstall, etc, etc, which I'd rather not have to do if possible...

 

[Dougsnake]

OK, I've got XP with Service pack 2 with automatic updates on, so I'm assuming XP was pretty much up to date, anyway I was just prompted to install Service pack 3 (66 MB) and it got about halfway through and stalled during some sort finishing stage (sorry can't remember what it said) I've got a decent spec machine that is working perfectly AFAIK and the only other thing on there that I can think of that could be causing a conflict is Zonealarm.

Anyone got any suggestions? I had to let Windows roll back the update/reboot twice/uninstall, etc, etc, which I'd rather not have to do if possible...

Had the same on both my xp machines and never did work out wth was wrong ended up fresh installing then it went on fine still non the wiser why it never went on first time sorry i carnt help you but i feel your frustration....

 

[decimator]

Blimey, I hope I'm not going to have to do a full reinstall of XP, I've just downloaded the standalone version of SP3, so I might try disconnecting my modem, turning the firewall off and installing that instead, unless anyone else has any better ideas.