Automatic updates and SP3

My XP Professional operating system is on 'automatic update' option. But it's
not downloading and installing SP3 on its own till now. Is it advisable to
download and install SP3 manually, or let my operating system deal with that
issue at its own time and pace?

Thanks.

WinXP SP3 is being rolled-out in stages, worldwide.

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

• US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
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Rama wrote:
> My XP Professional operating system is on 'automatic update' option. But
> it's not downloading and installing SP3 on its own till now. Is it
> advisable to download and install SP3 manually, or let my operating system
> deal with that issue at its own time and pace?
>
> Thanks.