winXP sp3 download

CDsDontBurn · May 8, 2008, 06:21 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, 08:42 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, 07:23 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, 07:46 PM

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

CDsDontBurn · May 9, 2008, 01:14 AM

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 9, 2008, 04:43 AM

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

so far no more restarting thankgoodness.

CDsDontBurn · May 9, 2008, 06:44 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, 08:55 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, 09:02 AM

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

Gizmo[5h1t3] · May 9, 2008, 12:57 PM

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, 07:28 PM

Quote:

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, 08:22 PM

i'll personally never touch nlite

PandaZ3 · May 9, 2008, 10:44 PM

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

CDsDontBurn · May 10, 2008, 02:09 AM

Quote:

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 10, 2008, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

i'll personally never touch nlite

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

swimtech · May 10, 2008, 02:23 AM

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 10, 2008, 02:31 AM

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 10, 2008, 02:34 AM

Quote:

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 10, 2008, 02:45 AM

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

CDsDontBurn · May 10, 2008, 03:06 AM

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 10, 2008, 03:23 AM

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

PandaZ3 · May 10, 2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

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, 06:53 AM

Quote:

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, 11:57 AM

Quote:

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, 03:36 PM

Quote:

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.

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May 9, 2008, 06:44 AM	Thread Starter #7
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,794 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	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!!! __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 9, 2008, 08:55 AM	Thread Starter #8
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,794 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	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 __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

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Gizmo[5h1t3] DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rochdale MCR England Posts: 176 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	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........... __________________

May 9, 2008, 10:44 PM	#13
PandaZ3 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 419 Rep Power: 0	I just went to update and it downloaded and updated. I have all the Warden's to do this weekend. __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, 5770, 4650, HD 3870, X1950 XTX, X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, 2 X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

May 10, 2008, 02:23 AM	#16
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	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... __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

May 10, 2008, 02:31 AM	#17
PandaZ3 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 419 Rep Power: 0	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. __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, 5770, 4650, HD 3870, X1950 XTX, X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, 2 X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

May 10, 2008, 02:45 AM	#19
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	Yeah, but then I'll have the CD, and the update process itself should be quicker, don't you think? __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

May 10, 2008, 03:06 AM	Thread Starter #20
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,794 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	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. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 10, 2008, 03:23 AM	#21
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	Right, that'd be quickest of all, in case you needed to rebuild the system from a pre-SP3 image - thanks! __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.