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Install Windows XP service pack 3 Hello.
I tried to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 which was given in the December 2008 issue. After the extraction of files into the temporary folder I got this error "Service pack 3 setup cannot update a checked (debug) system with a free (retail) version of Service Pack 3, or vice versa" What does this error mean? Please reply soon.
Last edited by David Gower; 05-02-2009 at 04:59 AM.
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Hello.
The reason behind this problem is that multiple builds exist, each of which require their own vresion of the update. You can however spoof Windows Update in order to install a retail build update on a checked build (usually a developer's copy) and vice versa. Follow these simple steps and your problem should be solved.
Click 'Start I Run .. .'. Type 'regedit' and press [Enter]. Then go to 'HKEY_LOCAL_ MACH I N E\Software\M icrosoft\ Windows NT\CurrentVersion'
In the tool bar on the right, look for a string value "CurrentType". Change its value to 'checked'. If it is already set to 'checked', then set it to 'Free' and click on 'OK'.
Exit the registry editor and try to install Service Pack 3 again. Now it should install without any problems.
Last edited by Keith Fletcher; 05-02-2009 at 05:03 AM.
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