You can DL a SP3 image, burn it to a CD, and use that to update.

The instructins are here: http://windowssecrets.com/known-issues/another-xp-sp3-approach-burn-it-to-a-cd/

Also be darn sure that you do not have any bugs on your system when updating. They can cause a ton of problems during the upgrade.


The fitness trainer asked me, "What kind of a squat are you accustomed to doing?" I said, "Diddly."


64 bit Win 11 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware