[pzh]

Well i did format pc then installed Windows XP , then motherboard drivers (chipset , ethernet , Sound driver), then i installed video card drivers, and after i installed Service Pack 2 , when i go to start the Service pack 3 pc shuts down i restart and it stays block in windows logo ( that is kinda darker than normal)i restart pc and it works normal again but a little latter pc shuts down again , having the same problem i had before .

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OK before trying to update to SP3 did the system work correctly?

[rshaffer61]

OK before trying to update to SP3 did the system work correctly?

[pzh]

Yes , it was working fine , before install sp3

[rshaffer61]

OK then lets uninstall SP3 and try it without. It may be a faulty install that is causing all this.

These methods are how Microsft suggests to uninstall SP3

Method 1: Use the "Add or Remove Programs" item in Control Panel

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Copy and then paste the following command in the Open box, and then press ENTER:
appwiz.cpl
3. Click to select the Show Updates check box.
4. Click Windows XP Service Pack 3, and then click Remove.
5. Click Finish to restart the computer after the removal process is complete.



Method 2: Use the hidden $NtServicePackUninstall$ folder

1. Click Start, click Run, type c:\windows\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst\spuninst.exe in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. When the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Removal Wizard starts, click Next.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove Windows XP SP3.


Method 3: Use the System Restore process
Note Before you use System Restore, make sure that you have restarted the computer at least one time after you installed Windows XP SP3. By restarting the computer, you allow for any remaining servicing processes to finish.

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Copy and then paste the following command in the Open box, and then press ENTER:
%systemroot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe
3. Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next.
4. Click the date on which you installed Windows XP SP3, and then click Installed Window XP Service Pack 3 in the Restore Point box.
5. Click Next, and then follow the instructions on the screen to remove Windows XP SP3




If after uninstalling SP3 and everything works fine for a day then you can reinstall SP3

[pzh]

The Service Pack 3 didnt install , because when it was installing pc shut down . Strange is pc is not shuting down , but when i put one CD/DVD on CD driver , pc shuts down lol .

[rshaffer61]

Even though SP3 did not install it could have started which should leave the entries in the above places. Did you check to see if they are there or not?

[pzh]

There is no service pack 3 on ADD / REMOVE Program list .

[rshaffer61]

OK have you tried to install it again and if so what were the results?
I am beginning to suspect a faulty PSU or Motherboard at this point.
The only other option is the video card drivers.

[pzh]

Ok just installed it , no prob for now , but , i have 30 days to activate windows registry when i try to do it program doesnt open . But in same topic problem , pc only shuts down when i have a cd in cd driver , that is really strange

Edited by pzh, 14 October 2011 - 08:18 AM.

[rshaffer61]

Why haven't you activated windows?
That should have been done during installation.

have you tried to insert a cd and see if it shuts down now?

[pzh]

Yes , i cant active windows XP during instalation , i only put the cd-key nothing more

[rshaffer61]

Activate it and lets see if that helps.
I didn't realize you had not activated windows yet.

[pzh]

I have original Windows XP so i need to get some Windows XP activator?Because i need to activate it in 30 days

[rshaffer61]

I'm confused did you put in a serial key during installation?
If so then activating should not be a problem.
Is this a Genuine Microsoft XP installation disk and if not where did it come from?

[pzh]

I did put CD-KEY while instaling windows XP , but it says i have 30 days to activate WIndows lol, it is genuine windows xp disk