125. How Do I Download A Full Copy Of
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
Service Pack 3 (SP3) is Microsoft Windows XP's
latest update. The package itself is quite weighty
consisting roughly of around 317MB. As well as
containing major updates it also includes a small
number of new functionalities. To obtain the full
update, rather than relying upon auto update click
on the following link.
Windows Service Pack 3 Update Link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en
PLEASE NOTE
If you are re-installing Windows XP there is no
need to install Service Pack 2,
Windows XP Service Pack 3 contains ALL of
these updates. Simply reinstall Windows XP followed by Service Pack 3.
This download site is for IT Professionals and
Developers and you are advised not to download this
software if you are only updating one computer. This
can be ignored because the software will not only
update one pc but also multiple pc's.
- Just click Download.
- When the download dialog box appears click
Save to save SP3 to your hard
drive.
- Once saved to your hard drive Click on the
SP3 Setup icon to begin installing.
- A read me document may first appear. If this
happens go through the document and you will find a
link to click to install the software.
- After installation you will notice that when
you reboot the splash screen says Windows XP. With
this latest update the words Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional
have been removed from the splash screen. It now
simply says Windows XP. This isn't a fault it is by
design.