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Posted: Aug 25 2010 05:52 pm

I was wondering where I should go to get the Service Pack 3 for my Computer and what does the upgrade usually entail?

Joined: Aug 04 2009 Posts: 2515

To the best of my knowledge you can download it.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/learn-how-to-install-windows-xp-service-pack-3-sp3

That's all i really know about it, sorry.

Posted: Aug 25 2010 08:06 pm

Thanks, I'll check it out

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Windows 2000:
http://download.cnet.com/Windows-2000-Service-Pack-3-SP3/3000-2098_4-10046846.html

Windows NT 4.0:
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40/ussp3/

Windows 3.51
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/NT351/ussp3/

I am 99% sure you need XP, but they are all Windows SP3 fixes.

The install should be done directly after a reboot and followed by a reboot. I would suggest that you run "chkdsk c: /r" prior to the service pack install to make sure the hard drive is working correctly.

Verify that you have at least 10% of the drive space free and then go for it. The upgrade is usually painless and takes 30-90 minutes on average.