Unable to download Service Pack 3

N

net

Any suggestions for downloading windows xp home edition service pack 3--
I have turned off any virus protection etc. I get this : Service Pack 3
Setup encountered an error: The update.ver file is not correct. I can't
find anything about update.ver file.
 
K

Kayman

Any suggestions for downloading windows xp home edition service pack 3--
I have turned off any virus protection etc. I get this : Service Pack 3
Setup encountered an error: The update.ver file is not correct. I can't
find anything about update.ver file.
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You've got to do some reading first :)

Things to do prior downloadin/installing SP3.
1.Make an Image backup of the hard drive/Windows Partition before you
install SP3
2.Test your System Restore to see if it is working correctly.
3.Make absolutely sure the machine's free of any hijackware, Trojan, or
virus infections before installing SP3.
4.Run Disk Cleanup then run a Defrag session before installing SP3.
5.Disable all real-time protections (anti-virus; anti-spyware;third-party
firewall) before downloading/installing SP3.
6.Reboot twice after installing SP3.
7.Run another Defrag.

Detailed information:
Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...8969-4ddf-beb2-8bfac9ed416b&displaylang=en&tm

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

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

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...259b-4d55-98f9-12dbc4eb06311033.mspx?mfr=true

How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456980.aspx

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers
(Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...50b7-4b14-a2fd-0155d6b174f91033.mspx?mfr=true

Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is
denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

If you don't like the answers provided here go to:
Use this forum for all issues related to Windows XP SP3
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=2010&SiteID=17

Some known issues -
Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jes...ed-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx

You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to Windows
XP Service Pack
2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372
 
N

Nepatsfan

net said:
Any suggestions for downloading windows xp home edition service pack 3--
I have turned off any virus protection etc. I get this : Service Pack 3
Setup encountered an error: The update.ver file is not correct. I can't
find anything about update.ver file.
Click to expand...


You might want to take a look at this article.

Error messages when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Service Pack
3 installation did not complete" and "An internal error occurred"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949384/en-us

Microsoft is offering free help for people having problems installing SP3.

Help and Support, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
N

net

I've already done most of my homework "reading" before signing up at this
site---and been to most all sites that would pertain to my problem though
nothing mentioning "The update.ver file is not correct," but thanks I'll
keep "Reading" and trying to get updates done.
 
N

net

OK this one I will try --Help and Support, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131--I've sent them an email and see if they can
tell me about this "Updatever file that is not correct. I had been to and
tried the other - Read before you download --sites. Thanks I'm hoping they
have a solution
that doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out or to download--not sure
these
updates are worth the headache. Thanks though-was -helpful
 
S

Swifty

net said:
I've already done most of my homework "reading" before signing up at this
site---and been to most all sites that would pertain to my problem though
nothing mentioning "The update.ver file is not correct," but thanks I'll
keep "Reading" and trying to get updates done.
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I got a similar error on the second PC that I applied SP3 to. I
downloaded the ISO image from Microsoft and created an SP3 CD. That
worked well, and I can use it again if I find another computer.
 
N

net

You downloaded the what from where?? Seriously though, can you tell me
where to get this ISO ""in search of??" image and at what page on microsoft .
Also -courious---do you wear ear plugs when you ring those bells??
 
K

Katie

Net: Don't do it! Don't install it! Seriously, you were wondering if these
updates were worth the headache: SP3 crashed my computer over & over, and
caused me nothing but grief. Read some of these other threads and see what
problems others are having. It's NOT WORTH IT. You can still put security
updates on your machine, without SP3. Here's what it did to me: Programs
wouldn't load. Documents wouldn't load. IE7 closed over & over. Norton
Antivirus permanently trashed. Computer crashed 15-20 times over the course
of 2 days. And now, even after uninstalling SP3, I've still had issues to
deal with, mostly that I had to remove NAV completely and go with a different
antivirus program. I'm sure I'll discover more problems, but, seriously,
DON"T INSTALL IT. It's too late for me - save yourself!
 
K

Ken Blake, MVP

Net: Don't do it! Don't install it! Seriously, you were wondering if these
updates were worth the headache: SP3 crashed my computer over & over, and
caused me nothing but grief.
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I strongly disagree. Everyone *should* install SP3.

Read some of these other threads and see what
problems others are having.
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I don't doubt that you had problems, or that others have. There are
always those who have problems with any update. Nevertheless, the
number of those with problems is tiny compared to the number of those
without problems. Those without problems are *always* way
under-represented in the newsgroups. It's only those with problems who
come here to look for help.

Speaking of your problems, did you read here and follow the advice
given before installing SP3? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
 

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