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Access denied for Windows XP Service Pack 3 Update - Also general access denied when installing medial player 11
Trying to install service pack 3 for windows and keep getting "access denied." Went to MS web site for support and have tried all their steps listed and still no luck.
I am considering trying to reinstall XP from my Dell reinstallation CD, but have concerns about losing data. If there were a way to reinstall without losing files and other software I would consider that. I think I would live with the problems I am having before I lose everything.
Another interesting thing is that when I try to burn music to a CD using any type of software it cuts the disc short, so I tried to reinstall Windows Media Player and I got a message "general access denied." So I would reallly like to get this all resolved so I can burn music again. This all may not be part of the same issue but I expect it is.
I would appreciate suggestions on what to try.
Thanks
okactuary
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December 31st, 2008 07:00
Husky, thanks for that suggestion. I did try that last night without success; however, I did not make sure the firewall was disabled--I don't think that would matter since I have downloaded to my desktop the service pack 3 installation application. I could try it again...but I suspect I am going to have to try something else.
Thank you.
husky0894
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December 31st, 2008 07:00
Method 1 under "Advanced Troubleshooting" in the link below has worked on every system I've had this problem with. Note: the script you save and run can take a LONG time - hours in some cases - to run. It WILL complete, even if it looks like it's frozen up - just be patient.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377