Windows XP Service Pack 3 - dialer.exe error

[amac]

I am trying to download service pack 3 but whenever I try, I get an error
copying the dialer.exe file. I get prompted to locate the file, which I do.
However, it continues to give me this error. I can't seem to download the
update without this file. Help??

 

[nass]

I am trying to download service pack 3 but whenever I try, I get an error
copying the dialer.exe file. I get prompted to locate the file, which I do.
However, it continues to give me this error. I can't seem to download the
update without this file. Help??

Can you give us the exact error message and what your operating system
version and how you connect to the Inernet?
Just in case you are serious in your request try to make sure your machine
clean from malware and viruses and read the info below and also download SP3
on your desktop and then try the installation offline after making sure the
machine malware/virus free.
complete scan - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
http://www.malwarebytes.org/rr-update/rr-free-setup.exe
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah

Run a scan from here on-line:
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27
http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html

http://www.file.net/process/dialer.exe.html
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq99-026.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

HTH,
nass

 

[JS]

If I where to install SP3 I would choose to download the
file and not use Automatic Updates.

Where to download the SP3 installation file:
(File is large but will only install components that your PC requires)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en

Your PC must be at least SP1 or SP2 level as SP3 will not
install on XP Gold.

I would also create an "Image Backup" of my drive prior
to installing SP3 just in case you do have problems.
Don't have any Image Backup software:
Try "True Image" (has a 15 day trial version available)
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/

If you use Zone Alarm Firewall (Free or Paid) then update to
version 7.0.483.
Warning do not install ZA version 8.0.xxx as it currently has
problems.

Install SP3 in 'Clean Boot' mode:
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en
Be sure to download and read the file titled 'Overview of Windows XP Service
Pack 3'
Note: "You can run the SP3 update package on any edition of Windows XP SP1
or SP2."

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Discusses the hard disk space requirements for installing
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
"For a PC on which Windows XP is already installed"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311/en-us

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

Release notes for the Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929/en-us

List of fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480/

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
Recommends steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Also includes troubleshooting information.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

JS
http://www.pagestart.com

 

[amac]

I get a copy error that states: setup cannot copy the file dialer.exe. My
options are to retry, cancel, or browse to ensure the location of the file
specified below is correct which it is. I have searched my computer for the
dialer.exe file and verified the path and made sure it's correct in the setup
location. I will try your solutions. Thanks so much for the help.