Can't Load Service Pack 3

[Max Headspace]

My XP autoupdater wants to install service pack 3, which I also want to do.
During the installation process, it calls for the original XP installation
disk, which I don't have because the XP was factory installed. I also have
no idea where the recovery disk is that came with the computer, as I've had
this laptop over a year.

How do I override the demand for the original XP OS disk? I do want to
install the Service Pack 3 to be up to date.

Thanks!
Max

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

There is currently no Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. However,
there is a Service Pack 3 designed for Microsoft Office XP.
Assuming you have Microsoft Office XP installed, download
the standalone "full version" Service Pack 3 for Office XP:

OfficeXpSp3-kb832671-fullfile-enu.exe
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...289-8BD1-EB966BCDFB5E&displaylang=en#filelist


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

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My XP autoupdater wants to install service pack 3, which I also want to do.
During the installation process, it calls for the original XP installation
disk, which I don't have because the XP was factory installed. I also have
no idea where the recovery disk is that came with the computer, as I've had
this laptop over a year.

How do I override the demand for the original XP OS disk? I do want to
install the Service Pack 3 to be up to date.

Thanks!
Max

 

[Shenan Stanley]

My XP autoupdater wants to install service pack 3, which I also
want to do. During the installation process, it calls for the
original XP installation disk, which I don't have because the XP
was factory installed. I also have no idea where the recovery disk
is that came with the computer, as I've had this laptop over a year.

How do I override the demand for the original XP OS disk? I do
want to install the Service Pack 3 to be up to date.

Please do not multipost. If you feel your topic is relevant to more than
one newsgroup - crosspost instead. It benefits those who read/reply as well
as you to do this.

It's unlikely it is demanding the XP Operating System Disk and more likely
it is asking for the Office XP installation media - as there is not SP3 for
Windows XP at this date/time.

 

[Guest]

Please do not multipost. If you feel your topic is relevant to more than
one newsgroup - crosspost instead. It benefits those who read/reply as well
as you to do this.

It's unlikely it is demanding the XP Operating System Disk and more likely
it is asking for the Office XP installation media - as there is not SP3 for
Windows XP at this date/time.