winXP sp3 download

CDsDontBurn · May 8, 2008, 12:21 AM

Where can i find the direct link to download the sp3 update on Microsoft's website? I can't seem to find it.

and the tool to slipstream it to an existing winXP disk is nlite, correct?

***temeteus82*** · May 8, 2008, 02:42 AM

sp3 : Download details: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers

If the slipstreaming works like in SP2 you would not need any tools the SP pack it self can update the cd.

CDsDontBurn · May 8, 2008, 01:23 PM

so, what do you guys think would happen if i did a repair installation of winXP sp3 on my current winXP sp2 installation of winXP

***temeteus82*** · May 8, 2008, 01:46 PM

I say don't do it. It can mess up your current installed programs ....

CDsDontBurn · May 8, 2008, 07:14 PM

i understand the risks associaed with it, ad i'm rady to do a clea install of wiwindows xp if it doesn't work out, but i'd like to see if it would work or not.

Robert McClelland · May 8, 2008, 10:43 PM

It's on windows updated right now thats where I got mine

so far no more restarting thankgoodness.

CDsDontBurn · May 9, 2008, 12:44 AM

i know it's risky, but i'm going to attempt the winXP sp3 repair installation right now.

if it doesn't work, clean install, here i come!!!

CDsDontBurn · May 9, 2008, 02:55 AM

so, 3 different coasters later, i still can't get my sp3 disk to boot

anybody help?

i've used the nlite process, and it seemed to be rather simple. it did its thing, and afterwards, the folder i created i *should* just copy those files over to my burning program (Nero), and burn a CD. i've done that before and it's worked fine before. but not now this time

***temeteus82*** · May 9, 2008, 03:02 AM

nLite can make .iso image file for you so try that

Gizmo[5h1t3] · May 9, 2008, 06:57 AM

it wouldnt update on windows update on mine, showed it as there, but it kept failing..

i just went for the direct download....from here..
Download Windows XP Service Pack 3: XP SP3 (Full package)

its installed on mine now, and weirdest thing is, i seem to have gained performance in windows in general....speedwise.

god knows why...
other ppl on the net mention performance gains, so it cant just be mine...........

RoyBatty · May 9, 2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

so, what do you guys think would happen if i did a repair installation of winXP sp3 on my current winXP sp2 installation of winXP

Why don't you install the SP3 with just running the installer?
Anyway, as teme said, let nlite create ISO and burn it.

Judas · May 9, 2008, 02:22 PM

i'll personally never touch nlite

PandaZ3 · May 9, 2008, 04:44 PM

I just went to update and it downloaded and updated. I have all the Warden's to do this weekend.

CDsDontBurn · May 9, 2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyBatty

Why don't you install the SP3 with just running the installer?
Anyway, as teme said, let nlite create ISO and burn it.

i'd rather have a clean install of the service pack.

CDsDontBurn · May 9, 2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Judas

i'll personally never touch nlite

it's a neat little program. you should use it!

swimtech · May 9, 2008, 08:23 PM

Shoot CDs - sorry it hasn't worked yet, I applaud your guts and curiosity! But, why do you want to do a "repair" installation?

There's too many installed goodies on our old Athlon running XP-SP2, so I'm gonna get the SP3 .iso and just upgrade...

PandaZ3 · May 9, 2008, 08:31 PM

Well I tried three of the Wardedn's comps, two took right away a nd one then reconized a couple of hardware updates for the VIA Rhine II NIC (Gigabyte 754 comp) and now it does seem much faster on downloads. The other success (DFI SocketA XP2700) also seems a bit quicker on downloads.

The Third has a Lot of files and is not finished yet (Hope their being in Korean doesn't slow the process too much)

All from Windows update.

PandaZ3 · May 9, 2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by swimtech

Shoot CDs - sorry it hasn't worked yet, I applaud your guts and curiosity! But, why do you want to do a "repair" installation?

There's too many installed goodies on our old Athlon running XP-SP2, so I'm gonna get the SP3 .iso and just upgrade...

When I used Windows Update it never got rid of any files... I don't think you need to use a CD.

swimtech · May 9, 2008, 08:45 PM

Yeah, but then I'll have the CD, and the update process itself should be quicker, don't you think?

CDsDontBurn · May 9, 2008, 09:06 PM

i'd rather just save the file to one of my HDDs and be able to just run the file directly off of that instead.

swimtech · May 9, 2008, 09:23 PM

Right, that'd be quickest of all, in case you needed to rebuild the system from a pre-SP3 image - thanks!

PandaZ3 · May 9, 2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by swimtech

Yeah, but then I'll have the CD, and the update process itself should be quicker, don't you think?

Not after you took the time to download and burn a CD

CDsDontBurn · May 10, 2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PandaZ3

Not after you took the time to download and burn a CD

right, but there are still some people that are on dial up internet still.

the purpose of sending the disk out is for those people.

PandaZ3 · May 10, 2008, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

right, but there are still some people that are on dial up internet still.

the purpose of sending the disk out is for those people.

Okay then you are talking about getting a CD from Microsoft, I thought you intended to DL and burn, then install. My bad

CDsDontBurn · May 10, 2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PandaZ3

Okay then you are talking about getting a CD from Microsoft, I thought you intended to DL and burn, then install. My bad

no, that is what i did.

i was just implicating that people have Microsoft send them a CD because they are on dial up.