Resolved Updating XP to sp3

keithy397 · 2012/08/05

Hi,

I've inherited a nice PC with XP (nothing!) and trying to get it updated to SP3. Downloaded SP3 but wouldn't install, said I needed at least SP1 before I could install SP3.

I tried the Windows Update but it said this PC system was out of date.

So, where can I get SP1 from or does anyone know an easier way to get this PC up to date?

Evan Omo · 2012/08/05

Hi Keith.

First download and install Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Then install Windows XP Service Pack 3.

You don't need to worry about installing Service Pack 1.

keithy397 · 2012/08/05

Thanks very much Evan, I'll let you know how I got on.

Evan Omo · 2012/08/05

Ok, keep me posted.

keithy397 · 2012/08/07

Hi Evan,

Just to let you know everything went swimmingly, even the 119 updates that followed didn't phase me!!

Thanks again.

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