Probelm installing SP3

I attempted this installation two times and received the following
Error Code: 0x87FF0004
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Louie

JS
Mon Sep 22 09:41:07 PDT 2008

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

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

Install SP3 in 'Clean Boot' mode:
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"Louie" <Louie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I attempted this installation two times and received the following
> Error Code: 0x87FF0004
> --
> Louie

PA
Mon Sep 22 10:18:41 PDT 2008

[Nice try, JS]

Windows XP Service Pack 3 installation fails with an error message, and the
following error is logged in the service pack installation log: "8007F0F4 -
STATUS_PREREQUISITE_FAILED":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949388

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Louie wrote:
> I attempted this installation two times and received the following
> Error Code: 0x87FF0004

JS
Mon Sep 22 10:50:48 PDT 2008

Geez, it was right in front of me and I missed it.

Thanks Bear
JS


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> [Nice try, JS]
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 installation fails with an error message, and
> the following error is logged in the service pack installation log:
> "8007F0F4 - STATUS_PREREQUISITE_FAILED":
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949388
>
> WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
>
> Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
> Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
> e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
> XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Louie wrote:
>> I attempted this installation two times and received the following
>> Error Code: 0x87FF0004
>

PA
Mon Sep 22 12:04:53 PDT 2008

<wink>

JS wrote:
> Geez, it was right in front of me and I missed it....