automatic update windows sp3

I'm having trouble with the installation of sp3 on my computer. I have
windows xp home as my os each time I attempt to download windows sp my
computer fails to restart and I'm asked to start in safe mode. What am I
doing wrong or what am I failing to do?
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Walter wrote:
> I'm having trouble with the installation of sp3 on my computer. I
> have windows xp home as my os each time I attempt to download
> windows sp my computer fails to restart and I'm asked to start in
> safe mode. What am I doing wrong or what am I failing to do?

A place to get FREE support for SP3 installation issues *from Microsoft*...
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

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