I got the Service Pack 3 update recently and tried installing it, several times, but with no success. I would get an error message and it would uninstall itself.I went to the MS help site for answers and tried EVERYTHING they suggested, like disabling my Anti-Virus and such, but still no luck. A friend says, that with my setup, I shouldn't really need it.
So I decided I won't try to install SP3 again. Please don't ask me to. I've been around long enough to know, that when the Computer God has preordained something, you do not tempt fate.
I changed the Auto Update to "notify", however, the SP3 update is still in my tray and keeps prompting me to install it. It's driving me nuts! Is there any way to remove it from the computer?
 To 'hide' an update, VISIT Windows Update (or Microsoft Update) manually, and click on the "Custom" button. When SP3 appears in the list of available updates, remove the checkmark from the box in front of it, and PLACE a checkmark in the box "Do not show this update again".Went to the site, pressed "Custom", but there was no list, only one update for a "Validation Tool", no boxes to check. In "Update History" they show up as "Failed". Could it be, that only the updates that aren't downloaded yet, will show up on the "Custom" page? The SP3 update was downloaded and is SITTING on the system tray. It's not in the Add/Remove Program list, so it didn't sneak it's way onto my computer when I wasn't looking.Check here: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_remove_the_security_ale.htmThanks Broni, I gave it a try. If you don't hear from me again about this, you'll know it worked. Thanks regardless!No, no. You must post back I guess you're right. No communication, no information. The update notice went missing from the system tray for a while, but popped up again. This time however, the notice was for 4 security updates, no sign of the SP3 update. Good news I hope. Unfortunately, half of the security updates failed to install,  but since half of everything I bought from B. Gates didn't work properly, I guess I'm on par.jwfilion, Confusion exists in my mind as to what is the current status of your computer vis-a-vis SP3.If you could run a computer scan with "Everest" (a free program that will tell you everything you ever wanted to know--and more-- about your computer). SEE if there is any reference to the SP3 being on your computer.
Can be downloaded from this site:  http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html . truenorthAs for updates, try this...
Download, and run Windows Update Repair Tool: http://software.hitoma.com/WURT/
To download the tool, click on I Agree link.truenorth, "Everest" appears to be similar to the SiSoftware Sandra program that I already have on my machine. It does put out a lot of info, maybe more than a neophyte needs, but I did find some interesting things.

Broni, thanks for the link to the repair tool. I try it out, but I think I'll stay away from SP3.jwfilion,If you interpreted my suggestion as i any way encouraging you to download and install "SP3" that was not at all my intention. I personally do NOT have it installed nor am i in any rush to do so. I do continue to install most other microsoft updates but always decline that one.No my confusion is/was that maybe in spite of what you think you may actually have it installed. If you are SURE you don't then that is fine if that is your desire.truenorth Quote

I think I'll stay away from SP3