Windows xp sp3 all folders are read only. how can i fix that ?

Are you sure i333 is not actually i386? The i386 folder contains all the files Windows uses to install XP. If you have XP installed already and it is asking for the i386 folder, it wants you to put the original Windows XP folder into your CD drive. If you are attempting to install Windows XP with SP3, there is something wrong with your CD. To avoid this problem in the past you can do this:
Copy Windows XP Installation Files to Local Hard Disk SourcePath Raymond CC

> Windows XP SP3

This is "Service Pack" (a large collection of security-fixes) number 3, to update Microsoft Windows XP (not Vista, not 7). Just install it, and then access http://WindowsUpdate.Microsoft.com to get all "post-SP3" security-fixes -- this could be around 100(!) fixes, since SP3 was released, a few years ago.

If you mean no file size showing up in "Add / Remove Programs"
thats because it's integrated / uninstallable but registered.

Error: 0x80070005, is that when you access "Microsoft Update"?

As for repairing SP3 Read more here:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/learn-how-to-install-windows-xp-service-pack-3-sp3

and you probably have to go for option:
"Manually installing SP3 using the Microsoft Download Center or a CD"
Good Luck

I M NAVEEN SINFH FROM INDIA. WHEN I WAS USING WINDOWS XP SP2 THAT TIME I ENCRYPT SOME FILES & FOLDERS OF D:\ DRIVE. BUT THESE DAYS I M USING WINDOWS XP SP3 AND NOW IM NOT ABLE TO DERYPT THOSE FILES AND FOLDERS. EVEN I CAN'T SEE THE DATA PLEASE TELL ME THAT HOW CAN I DECRYPT THAT FILES AND FOLDERS.

CAUSE
Windows XP SP3 introduces a new .dll file that is named Wlanapi.dll. This file is installed in the %WINDIR%\System32 folder. Certain device driver installations for some third-party wireless network adapters also install a Wlanapi.dll file in the %WINDIR%\System32 folder. If such a file is installed in this folder before you install Windows XP SP3, the Wlanapi.dll file that is associated with the network adapter is replaced by the file from the Windows XP SP3 installation.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, check the Web site of the wireless network adapter's manufacturer for the latest device drivers that are available for a Windows XP SP3-based system. Then, download and install the latest device drivers for the wireless network adapter. Source(s): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950720

Have you tried to copy the compressed folder from the disc to your computer desktop and open it there? Give that a try and see if it works.... I have had this happen to a couple customers at work and I just copied the folder from the disc onto the desktop, opened it there and re-installed it. Or you could also try a repair install of the OS but it does carry the possibility of losing your data and programs.

Password Protect Folders in XP
To password protect a folder built into Windows XP (for other Windows flavors, there are some freeware/shareware programs out there).
If you have a log in password for your account, this can be used to protect folders from other users. If not, you need to creat one. Your hard drive must be formatted using NTFS (which it probably is unless you're dual booting with another operating system). Here's what to do...
Right-click the folder that you want to make private and choose "Properties" (or Alt+Double-click). Go to the "Sharing" tab and check the "Make this folder private" box.

Click Apply . If you do not have a password on your account, a box will pop up asking if you want to assign a password. This must be done if you want to make the folder private, so click Yes . You will need to use your password to log on to your computer from then on.
Type in a password then confirm it. Click the "Create Password" button then close the Password window.
Click OK in the Properties dialog box.
Now anyone else logged on to your computer can't access that file without knowing your password.

RESOLUTION :

1. Go to SYSTEM32 folder
   
2. Locate the MSVBVM60.DLL file and right click on it, and select Properties
3. Go to the Security Tab
   
4. Click on Add. Type Everyone and hit OK
   
5. Back at the Permission form, make sure Everyone is assigned Read & Execute permissions
   
6. Click OK

Regards
ELLIN

use virus online scanner. you have viruses

HI,

Did you install sp3 just now.Or were you using it before this problem occured.Let me tell you one thing the sp3 is not yet ready fully most of the people are facing huge problems with it.I suggest you to switch back to sp2.Or you can try reinstalling ur sp3 once again.

Goodluck..