More information required -
How to view the Update log in Windows:-
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type: %windir%\windowsupdate.log
and then click OK.
Scroll down towards the bottom for the latest entries to locate the error code(s)
associated with the latest failed attempt to download/install. If appropriate copy and
paste the error codes into this thread so someone may be able to assist you. On the other
hand, you may be able to find the error code and other suggestions by searching the
Newsgroup.
How to read the Windowsupdate.log file:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093
Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309
How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
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http://taurarian.mvps.org
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How to ask a question:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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"Isladeiona" <> wrote in message
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| Hi, I am having trouble trying to download Sp3. I click on the download from
| windows update site and it says " Downloading and installing". Nothing
| happens, no green strokes appear at the bottom of the box to show its
| downloading. I have tried it twice, waiting 2 hrs each time.
|
| Why wont it download? Any ideas please.
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