XP Pro SP3 error

XP Pro, SP2 new installation on a brand new 32 gig FAT32 partition. (dual
booting on a Mac, FAT32 allows full read and write from the OS X side)

The installation of SP3 fails with an error message saying it needs 4 more
meg of hard drive space. I deleted a 27 meg app and got the same message on
my second try. There is over 31 gig available on the partition. I think I
have enough space.

Could this be a random error message generated because I have a faulty
download -very possible with my internet connection?
Could this be a cryptic error message meaning that SP3 requires an NTFS
partition?

Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "You do not
have enough free disk space on %SystemDrive% to install Service Pack 3":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949385

Error message when you try to install Windows XP SP3: "You do not have
enough free disk space on %SystemDrive% to archive the uninstall files":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949375

The hard disk space requirements for WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

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/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

And finally...

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada.

• US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
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rhiamom wrote:
> XP Pro, SP2 new installation on a brand new 32 gig FAT32 partition. (dual
> booting on a Mac, FAT32 allows full read and write from the OS X side)
>
> The installation of SP3 fails with an error message saying it needs 4 more
> meg of hard drive space. I deleted a 27 meg app and got the same message
> on
> my second try. There is over 31 gig available on the partition. I think I
> have enough space.
>
> Could this be a random error message generated because I have a faulty
> download -very possible with my internet connection?
> Could this be a cryptic error message meaning that SP3 requires an NTFS
> partition?