Service Pack 3 installation error

[Jeff]

I have a XP Home PC w/ SP2 that I am trying to upgrade to SP3. When I click
on the file to begin istallation, it goes through the file copy/uncompress
stage but once file copying is done, I get an error that appears before the
Service pack 3 wizard starts. The error says something to the effect of not
being able to find the file specified. The installation then fails. Any
ideas?

 

[Rey Santos]

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/950718

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

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.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/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
"Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"