XP SP3 hard copy

I think I want to update to SP3 but would like to have a hard copy of the
update. The option to have a cd posted takes a long time so would like to
download a copy. The XP update site says not to download the iso file if you
are a single computer user, so apart from file sharing sites, where can I get
an appropriate copy of SP3 for my computer?

You can use the ISO download or the .EXE download
from Microsoft. Either will do the job. Just ignore the
words about not for use on a single PC.

Where to download the SP3 .EXE installation file:
(File is large but will only install components that your PC requires)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

ISO image - used to create install CD:
(You must have CD burning software that can use an ISO as source)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"Peter D" <> wrote in message
news:E3F4A019-9057-4BE3-911F-...
>I think I want to update to SP3 but would like to have a hard copy of the
> update. The option to have a cd posted takes a long time so would like to
> download a copy. The XP update site says not to download the iso file if
> you
> are a single computer user, so apart from file sharing sites, where can I
> get
> an appropriate copy of SP3 for my computer?

there is 2 ver of xp sp3


one ver like you say is for single insta


but tehr a other ver that allow you to s ave and is use for mult install
that the one you want
Download details: Windows XP Service Pack 2 for IT Professionals ...
10 Aug 2004 ... This installation package is intended for IT professionals
and developers
downloading and installing on multiple computers on a network.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9E368D3CDB5A

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Hello Peter,


SP3 CD O�der the Windows XP SP3 CD, 3 to 4 days waiting delive�y.
<http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsxp/sp3/default.mspx>

Good luck

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"Peter D" wrote:

> I think I want to update to SP3 but would like to have a hard copy of the
> update. The option to have a cd posted takes a long time so would like to
> download a copy. The XP update site says not to download the iso file if you
> are a single computer user, so apart from file sharing sites, where can I get
> an appropriate copy of SP3 for my computer?

oops


i gave the wrong link

this one is ther right one for xp sp3

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/d...displaylang=en



i one i g ave below is for xp sp2


sorry a bout that

"dirtfarmer" <> wrote in message
news:...
> there is 2 ver of xp sp3
>
>
> one ver like you say is for single insta
>
>
> but tehr a other ver that allow you to s ave and is use for mult install
> that the one you want
> Download details: Windows XP Service Pack 2 for IT Professionals ...
> 10 Aug 2004 ... This installation package is intended for IT professionals
> and developers
> downloading and installing on multiple computers on a network.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9E368D3CDB5A
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Thanks for the info. I see that the ISO file is considerably larger than the
EXE file but you say that the EXE file will only install what is needed. I
assume that the ISO file burnt to a cd will make an installation disc which
then installs everything, is that correct? Will using the EXE to only install
what is needed avoid the reported problems after installing SP3?

Peter

"JS" wrote:

> You can use the ISO download or the .EXE download
> from Microsoft. Either will do the job. Just ignore the
> words about not for use on a single PC.
>
> Where to download the SP3 .EXE installation file:
> (File is large but will only install components that your PC requires)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>
> ISO image - used to create install CD:
> (You must have CD burning software that can use an ISO as source)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>
> --
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "Peter D" <> wrote in message
> news:E3F4A019-9057-4BE3-911F-...
> >I think I want to update to SP3 but would like to have a hard copy of the
> > update. The option to have a cd posted takes a long time so would like to
> > download a copy. The XP update site says not to download the iso file if
> > you
> > are a single computer user, so apart from file sharing sites, where can I
> > get
> > an appropriate copy of SP3 for my computer?
>
>
>

The CD created from the ISO file is an "Auto Start/Run" version.
From memory I believe you do get the chance (Menu)
to proceed with the actual install or exit.

As far as what is installed from the ISO CD version,
its still only what you need.

The advantage with downloading the .EXE file is that you
can use it to both install SP3 and make a "Slipstreamed"
version of your original XP CD. The resultant slipstreamed
CD can be used to both install XP from scratch (Clean Install)
or perform a "Repair Install" of a PC that has been updated to SP3.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"Peter D" <> wrote in message
news:F44196E2-B2AE-43BA-9127-...
> Thanks for the info. I see that the ISO file is considerably larger than
> the
> EXE file but you say that the EXE file will only install what is needed. I
> assume that the ISO file burnt to a cd will make an installation disc
> which
> then installs everything, is that correct? Will using the EXE to only
> install
> what is needed avoid the reported problems after installing SP3?
>
> Peter
>
> "JS" wrote:
>
>> You can use the ISO download or the .EXE download
>> from Microsoft. Either will do the job. Just ignore the
>> words about not for use on a single PC.
>>
>> Where to download the SP3 .EXE installation file:
>> (File is large but will only install components that your PC requires)
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>>
>> ISO image - used to create install CD:
>> (You must have CD burning software that can use an ISO as source)
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>>
>> --
>> JS
>> http://www.pagestart.com
>>
>>
>> "Peter D" <> wrote in message
>> news:E3F4A019-9057-4BE3-911F-...
>> >I think I want to update to SP3 but would like to have a hard copy of
>> >the
>> > update. The option to have a cd posted takes a long time so would like
>> > to
>> > download a copy. The XP update site says not to download the iso file
>> > if
>> > you
>> > are a single computer user, so apart from file sharing sites, where can
>> > I
>> > get
>> > an appropriate copy of SP3 for my computer?
>>
>>
>>

Thanks very much JS

Not sure I understand everything you've told me but enough to get the task
done. My OEM xp disc will probably not work to create the "slipstream" disc
you mentioned.(actually not sure I know what you mean by this but probably
don't need to either!) The link to pagestart will be very useful too.

PD

"JS" wrote:

> The CD created from the ISO file is an "Auto Start/Run" version.
> From memory I believe you do get the chance (Menu)
> to proceed with the actual install or exit.
>
> As far as what is installed from the ISO CD version,
> its still only what you need.
>
> The advantage with downloading the .EXE file is that you
> can use it to both install SP3 and make a "Slipstreamed"
> version of your original XP CD. The resultant slipstreamed
> CD can be used to both install XP from scratch (Clean Install)
> or perform a "Repair Install" of a PC that has been updated to SP3.
>
> --
> JS
> http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
> "Peter D" <> wrote in message
> news:F44196E2-B2AE-43BA-9127-...
> > Thanks for the info. I see that the ISO file is considerably larger than
> > the
> > EXE file but you say that the EXE file will only install what is needed. I
> > assume that the ISO file burnt to a cd will make an installation disc
> > which
> > then installs everything, is that correct? Will using the EXE to only
> > install
> > what is needed avoid the reported problems after installing SP3?
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > "JS" wrote:
> >
> >> You can use the ISO download or the .EXE download
> >> from Microsoft. Either will do the job. Just ignore the
> >> words about not for use on a single PC.
> >>
> >> Where to download the SP3 .EXE installation file:
> >> (File is large but will only install components that your PC requires)
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
> >>
> >> ISO image - used to create install CD:
> >> (You must have CD burning software that can use an ISO as source)
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
> >>
> >> --
> >> JS
> >> http://www.pagestart.com
> >>
> >>
> >> "Peter D" <> wrote in message
> >> news:E3F4A019-9057-4BE3-911F-...
> >> >I think I want to update to SP3 but would like to have a hard copy of
> >> >the
> >> > update. The option to have a cd posted takes a long time so would like
> >> > to
> >> > download a copy. The XP update site says not to download the iso file
> >> > if
> >> > you
> >> > are a single computer user, so apart from file sharing sites, where can
> >> > I
> >> > get
> >> > an appropriate copy of SP3 for my computer?
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

You're welcome.

--
JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"Peter D" <> wrote in message
news:C2F795D0-48BC-415B-9D83-...
> Thanks very much JS
>
> Not sure I understand everything you've told me but enough to get the task
> done. My OEM xp disc will probably not work to create the "slipstream"
> disc
> you mentioned.(actually not sure I know what you mean by this but probably
> don't need to either!) The link to pagestart will be very useful too.
>
> PD
>
> "JS" wrote:
>
>> The CD created from the ISO file is an "Auto Start/Run" version.
>> From memory I believe you do get the chance (Menu)
>> to proceed with the actual install or exit.
>>
>> As far as what is installed from the ISO CD version,
>> its still only what you need.
>>
>> The advantage with downloading the .EXE file is that you
>> can use it to both install SP3 and make a "Slipstreamed"
>> version of your original XP CD. The resultant slipstreamed
>> CD can be used to both install XP from scratch (Clean Install)
>> or perform a "Repair Install" of a PC that has been updated to SP3.
>>
>> --
>> JS
>> http://www.pagestart.com
>>
>>
>> "Peter D" <> wrote in message
>> news:F44196E2-B2AE-43BA-9127-...
>> > Thanks for the info. I see that the ISO file is considerably larger
>> > than
>> > the
>> > EXE file but you say that the EXE file will only install what is
>> > needed. I
>> > assume that the ISO file burnt to a cd will make an installation disc
>> > which
>> > then installs everything, is that correct? Will using the EXE to only
>> > install
>> > what is needed avoid the reported problems after installing SP3?
>> >
>> > Peter
>> >
>> > "JS" wrote:
>> >
>> >> You can use the ISO download or the .EXE download
>> >> from Microsoft. Either will do the job. Just ignore the
>> >> words about not for use on a single PC.
>> >>
>> >> Where to download the SP3 .EXE installation file:
>> >> (File is large but will only install components that your PC requires)
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>> >>
>> >> ISO image - used to create install CD:
>> >> (You must have CD burning software that can use an ISO as source)
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> JS
>> >> http://www.pagestart.com
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Peter D" <> wrote in message
>> >> news:E3F4A019-9057-4BE3-911F-...
>> >> >I think I want to update to SP3 but would like to have a hard copy of
>> >> >the
>> >> > update. The option to have a cd posted takes a long time so would
>> >> > like
>> >> > to
>> >> > download a copy. The XP update site says not to download the iso
>> >> > file
>> >> > if
>> >> > you
>> >> > are a single computer user, so apart from file sharing sites, where
>> >> > can
>> >> > I
>> >> > get
>> >> > an appropriate copy of SP3 for my computer?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

"dirtfarmer" <> wrote in message
news:...
> there is 2 ver of xp sp3
>
>
> one ver like you say is for single insta
>
>
> but tehr a other ver that allow you to s ave and is use for mult install
> that the one you want
> Download details: Windows XP Service Pack 2 for IT Professionals ...
> 10 Aug 2004 ... This installation package is intended for IT professionals
> and developers
> downloading and installing on multiple computers on a network.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9E368D3CDB5A
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

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