Re: XP SP 3 Download help

Information about Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

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

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3) and *only until* 14 Apr-09.
Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
"Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
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lernme wrote:
> Hi. I am getting ready to download XP SP 3 before the April support from
> Microsoft runs out.
>
> I am running Windows XP Service Pack 2. I have a Dell laptop about
> three years old. It is up to date with all the regular updates except SP
> 3, as I have the update set to prompt me before downloading updates.
>
> Can someone give me some tips on the safest way to download SP 3 to
> avoid any of the possible problems I keep hearing people encountering? I
> know I've seen the sequence of things to do, like disable your virus
> software I think. But, I can't seem to find a concise set of
> instructions like I've seen before.
>
> Thank you.