How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718
Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesp...ng-xp-sp3.aspx
Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after you
install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309
How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...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/d...displaylang=en
For assistance -
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (All Languages)
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but
only for Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is valid until April 14,
2009. For
more information about this policy, visit the Windows XP Support Lifecycle
page located at
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3223. Chat and e-mail support is
available only
in the United States and Canada. For all other Windows XP issues, visit the
Help and
Support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173,
and then choose
your product.
... 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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TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2008
Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org
"mary" wrote:
> I have tried up upgrade my Windows XP service pack 2 to service pack 3 and
> have ben unsuccessful. I need a suggestion please. Thanks.
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> MJ