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SP3 installation for windows xp with no cd


Best Answer rockmilk , 09 December 2015 - 10:57 PM

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how to install windows xp sp3 with no cd.i tried to install from online, and computer will not boot properly,and is there any way i can remedy the problem.thankyou!


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Are you able to boot into safe mode?


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Are you able to boot into safe mode?

YES I CAN


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How about a system restore to a point prior to attempting to install sp3?

 

Then get the service pack from here.

 

https://www.microsof...tion.aspx?id=24


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For Information:

 

microsoft downloads no longer has service pack 3 for xp but you can get an archived copy at the below url:

 

Service Pack 3 was released on May 6, 2008. The earliest archive date available is July 25, 2008 (http://web.archive.o...SP3-x86-ENU.exe)

 

above is from this website:

 

http://www.computing...8-2014/916.html


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