service pack 3

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Because WP Service Pack 3 is so large, and I am on dial-up, I downloaded it
at the local library which has broadband. I brought it home on a CD and went
to install it. It refused to unload the files and crashed my computer. What
is going on here. I suspect, knowing Microsoft, that they have put in one of
their 'clever tricks' (to put it politely) because they don't want people
copying their software (perish the thought!). Can anybody explain, please?
 
The date and time was 6/6/2008 11:41 AM, and on a whim, peter marshall
pounded out on the keyboard:

> Because WP Service Pack 3 is so large, and I am on dial-up, I downloaded it
> at the local library which has broadband. I brought it home on a CD and went
> to install it. It refused to unload the files and crashed my computer. What
> is going on here. I suspect, knowing Microsoft, that they have put in one of
> their 'clever tricks' (to put it politely) because they don't want people
> copying their software (perish the thought!). Can anybody explain, please?

Hi Peter,

Did you try copying the file to a location on your hard drive? No
tricks involved. The file could also be corrupt.

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Why the slam at MS, they are the ones providing the Service Pack in
the first place ( and yes it fixes their software so forget that comeback ).
There are several things that might have gone wrong. The download
may be corrupted. You can run a Checksum on the downloaded file
to verify that. The burn process may have finished but the disk is not
readable. Did you try to copy the Service Pack from the optical disk
onto your hard drive to verify it's integrity ? Service Packs require an
extraction process to begin the installation process. There are lots of
technical reasons why it may not have worked. Sometimes using a
flash ( Thumb ) drive is better for doing transfer of large files and you
can get a 1-Gigabyte Flash drive for under $10.

"peter marshall" <petermarshall@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5388AC9F-FEF0-48FD-828A-6C606CBD9641@microsoft.com...
> Because WP Service Pack 3 is so large, and I am on dial-up, I downloaded
> it
> at the local library which has broadband. I brought it home on a CD and
> went
> to install it. It refused to unload the files and crashed my computer.
> What
> is going on here. I suspect, knowing Microsoft, that they have put in one
> of
> their 'clever tricks' (to put it politely) because they don't want people
> copying their software (perish the thought!). Can anybody explain,
> please?
 
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

========================================

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
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peter marshall wrote:
> Because WP Service Pack 3 is so large, and I am on dial-up, I downloaded
> it
> at the local library which has broadband. I brought it home on a CD and
> went to install it. It refused to unload the files and crashed my
> computer. What is going on here. I suspect, knowing Microsoft, that they
> have put in one of their 'clever tricks' (to put it politely) because they
> don't want people copying their software (perish the thought!). Can
> anybody explain, please?
 
Did you know before installing the SP3 you should disable you antivirus /
spyware /malware programs.Also you shouldnt run any applications during the
installation.

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

"peter marshall" <petermarshall@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5388AC9F-FEF0-48FD-828A-6C606CBD9641@microsoft.com...
> Because WP Service Pack 3 is so large, and I am on dial-up, I downloaded
> it
> at the local library which has broadband. I brought it home on a CD and
> went
> to install it. It refused to unload the files and crashed my computer.
> What
> is going on here. I suspect, knowing Microsoft, that they have put in one
> of
> their 'clever tricks' (to put it politely) because they don't want people
> copying their software (perish the thought!). Can anybody explain,
> please?
 
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