Re: SP3

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<IMHO>
Temporarily disable all real-time protections afforded by your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware applications, and any third-party firewall prior to installing SP3. If you disable a third-party firewall, make sure you then enable the Windows Firewall: The machine should not be connected to the internet without an active firewall.

NB ZA Free users: Uninstall ZA Free via Add/Remove Programs and enable the Windows Firewall before installing SP3.

After installing SP3 /and rebooting twice/, check to make sure your real-time protections have been re-enabled; If you disabled a third-party firewall, remember to re-enable it and disable the Windows Firewall.
</IMHO>

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

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

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

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/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• CA: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-ca&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• UK: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-gb&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• AU: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-au&prid=11273&gprid=522131

• Other: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
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Frustrated wrote:
I've tried 3 times to downlaod SP# and all it goes is hang there, I've
rebooted and no change. Why is it Microsoft can't make anything that isn't
full of bugs?
It would be nice if this bloated corporation acted like they gave a damn
about it's customers

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