Error Applying SQL Express 2005 SP3

SQL Server Setup has encountered the following problem:
[Microsoft][SQL Native Client][SQL Server]Cannot update user instances.
Reason: Cannot start user instance 'FF9C0784-9B79-48' for update.
Error code: 0x3c0c

> On Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:31 PM Neil W wrote:

> When applying SP3 to a SQL Express instance (on XP Pro), it stops near the
> end with the following error message, even though we have unchecked "enable
> user instances":
>
> SQL Server Setup has encountered the following problem:
> [Microsoft][SQL Native Client][SQL Server]Cannot update user instances.
> Reason: Cannot start user instance 'FF9C0784-9B79-48' for update.
> Error code: 0x3c0c..
> To continue, correct the problem, and then run SQL Server Setup again.
>
> Any idea what this means and how to fix it?
>
> Thanks.


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