1. Uninstall file missing from its directory & registry2. Hard Disk keeps switching back to PIO mode form U-DMA3. DONT BOTHER ASKING ABOUT THE REGISTRY KEY OR IF IT IS EVEN THERE FOR IT IS NOT. (c:\windows\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst\spuninst.exe) does not exist4.When i assign computer to my network i can see them but they cant see me.please im at my wits end help is dearly needed TIA.

Hi Kalvin2314, 1st and 3rd issue: Unfortunately nothing can be done other than a repair install or full reinstall.If you have Windows XP reinstallation or full version disc, then you can perform a repair installation.If the disc doesn’t contain service pack, then you have to uninstall the Windows XP service packs installed on the system to perform Repair installation. If not, then a full reinstallation.Refer the links:http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx Regarding 2nd issue, it is controlled by Mother Board and not by Windows so you can check the Bios settings.You can check the system manufacturer manual or get in touch with the system manufacturer for information on how to do the changes in BIOS.Note: Modifying BIOS/complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk. Regarding 4th issue:1. What exactly are you trying to do?2. What do you expect to happen and what is happening? Hope this information is helpful.Praseetha KMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.

Why do you think you would like to uninstall SP3?What file is missing from what directory and where in the registry?What issues are you having that compel you to uninstall SP3, or do you just want to unisntall SP3 for the practice?If your stuff is switching back to PIO mode there is a reason for it and you probably have some kind of a hardware issue, an outdated driver, or incompatibility. These things are not impossible to figure out.You can read some about it here (it doesn't mean you have to DO anything yet) to get your creative juices flowing:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817472If you want to see if you can fix things, you need to provide more information. Maybe someday the XP forums "Ask a question" dialog will ask these questions automatically when a new thread is started so I do not have to ask them every single time. It might even be possible to resolve an issue in a single reply when enough information is provided.Please provide additional information about your system:What is your system make and model?Describe your current antivirus and anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc.Does the afflicted system have a working CD/DVD drive?Do you have a genuine bootable XP installation CD (this is not the same as any Recovery CDs that came with your system)?What do you see that you don't think you should be seeing?What do you not see that you think you should be seeing?Fill in the blank: My system was working fine until this happened: ____________________________________________.If the system used to work properly, what do you think might have changed since the last time it did work properly?Please provide additional information about your system:Click Start, Run and in the box enter:msinfo32Click OK, and when the System Summary info appears, click Edit, Select All, Copy and then paste the information back here.There will be some personal information (like System Name and User Name), and whatever appears to be private information to you, just delete it from the pasted information.Do, or do not. There is no try.I decided to save up points for a new puppy instead of a pony!

basically all i really need is a script to install sp3 without uninstalling my previous version of sp3 meaning a script to override the check previous version. THATS ALL MICROSOFT PLEASE ITS TEDIOUS BUT NOT HARD TO DO SO PLEASE HELP ME I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW MUCH THIS WOULD MEAN TO ME!!! TIA.

Thank you for your advice and help if you could please read my new reply on my post it would be much appreciated

I don't have anything like that, but somebody else might be able to help you.Do, or do not. There is no try.I decided to save up points for a new puppy instead of a pony!

its basically a sp3 windows component file which i cant fix buy some small installation i have to reinstall sp3.

Regarding 4th issue: when i create a network place with another computer for example when I play a game on a LAN server I create a game the pc connected to me can join but when they create a game I cant even see them and my connection keeps dropping out (only on LAN), and in network places I can see their pc but they cant see my pc.

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--------[ Operating System ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating System Properties: OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional OS Code Name Whistler OS Language English (United States) OS Kernel Type Multiprocessor Free OS Version 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail) OS Service Pack Service Pack 3, v.3311 OS Installation Date 24/04/2004 OS Root C:\WINDOWS License Information: Registered Owner XXXXXX Registered Organization Personel Computer Licensed Processors 2 Product ID 55274-640-1052132-23162 Product Key KTH86-9H7BF-H83VC-HVC33-3CWHD Current Session: Computer Name XXXXXX1 User Name XXXXXX Logon Domain XXXXXX UpTime 5430 sec (0 days, 1 hours, 30 min, 30 sec) Components Version: Common Controls 6.00 Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702 Outlook Express 6.0.2800.3311 Windows Media Player 11.0.5721.5145 (WMP_11.061018-2006) Internet Information Services None Novell Client None DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0) OpenGL 5.1.2600.3311 (xpsp.080211-1045) ASPI 4.71 (0001) Database Drivers: MDAC 2.81.1132.0 (xpsp.080211-1047) ODBC 3.525.1132.0 (xpsp.080211-1047) MySQL Connector/ODBC None Oracle Client None PsqlODBC None Sybase ASE ODBC None Borland Database Engine None --------[ Motherboard ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Motherboard Properties: Motherboard ID 63-0402-000001-00101111-080905-I865G$APPM1302 Motherboard Name Asus P4P800-MX Front Side Bus Properties: Bus Type Intel NetBurst Bus Width 64-bit Real Clock 200 MHz (QDR) Effective Clock 800 MHz Bandwidth 6400 MB/s Memory Bus Properties: Bus Type DDR SDRAM Bus Width 64-bit Real Clock 200 MHz (DDR) Effective Clock 400 MHz Bandwidth 3200 MB/s Chipset Bus Properties: Bus Type Intel Hub Interface Bus Width 8-bit Real Clock 67 MHz (QDR) Effective Clock 267 MHz Bandwidth 267 MB/s--------[ Memory ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Physical Memory: Total 1014 MB Used 551 MB Free 463 MB Utilization 54 % Swap Space: Total 2437 MB Used 453 MB Free 1983 MB Utilization 19 % Virtual Memory: Total 3451 MB Used 1004 MB Free 2446 MB Utilization 29 %OS Name Microsoft Windows XP ProfessionalVersion 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3, v.3311 Build 2600OS Manufacturer Microsoft CorporationSystem Name xxxxxx-PC-1System Manufacturer To Be Filled By O.E.M.System Model To Be Filled By O.E.M.System Type X86-based PCProcessor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 1 GenuineIntel ~3000 MhzBIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 1004.002, 09/08/2005SMBIOS Version 2.3Windows Directory C:\WINDOWSSystem Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1Locale United KingdomHardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.3311 (xpsp.080212-0005)"User Name XXXXXX\XXXXXXTime Zone Malay Peninsula Standard TimeTotal Physical Memory 1,024.00 MBAvailable Physical Memory 425.70 MBTotal Virtual Memory 2.00 GBAvailable Virtual Memory 1.96 GBPage File Space 2.38 GBPage File C:\pagefile.sys

so if you could please contact or find someone who can it would be much appreciated

Hi Praseetha i was wondering if any of your Microsoft buddies can script and if so could they please make a script that ignores the Microsoft back check feature for previous version installed so i may reinstall SP3 if u do this for me i will be forever in your dept and will pledge my undying love for you not to mention how much this means to me ps its quite eas to script but tedious as ____ but for a microsoft lackie it might be as easy as tieing your shoes TIA.

All i basically need is a script to override the check current version of the SP pack installed on the windows SP3 installer!!! pealse some 1 script it for me im in dire need of it !!! PLEASE HELP ME.

Hi Kalvin,You can try one of the commandlines listed: http://kb.norsetech.net/windows-xp-service-pack-3-command-line-options/For your 4th problem Did you try turning your windows firewall off? Click Start -> Run & type -> compmgmt.msc -> scroll to Services and Applications (click + sign) -> Services. On right side locate "Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)" -> Double click on it Select -> Stop and from the Dowpdown select -> Disabled -> Click Ok and close Computer Management. Try access your system from other pc over the network, It should be accessible now.Hope this helps.

thanks for the advice i tried that about a month ago still network is unable to do so... at this point i feel like sitting in my recliner with a fine glass of single malt and and a 45 sigh... goodbye windows hello Ubuntu hahaha.