Fix Windows XP SP3 Installation Hangs Error

Problem:

whenever i try to install windows xp sp3 it gets to the point where it creates a restore point and hangs. i have tried it under a normal login, a safemode as admin login and a safemode as me login and every time it hangs at the same spot and every time. i have had to restart the computer via the reset button every time. and a few times on reboot my computer cant find my harddrive. is the hang a natural occurence or is there actually a problem? also where do i find the install logs?

Solution :

While SP3 still hanging

1- Start TaskManager

2- Select Process

3- Select Regsvr32.exe

4- End Process

5- Close TaskManager

You should notice an extensive hard disk activity.let it go until the end of installation and restart.