how do i install xp sp3?

Discussion in 'Software' started by zebrasomax, Dec 21, 2008.

  1. zebrasomax

    zebrasomax Private E-2

    i downloaded windows xp service pack 3 it shows a folder on my desktop as
    RVMUpdatePac kSP3_1.0.1[1] after opening with winRAR but shows "update failed" under windows update history- anyone know how i can install it?
     
    zebrasomax, Dec 21, 2008
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  2. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    :wave Welcome to Major Geeks! :major
    RVM packs are designed to be slipstreamed in to a customized XP install disc. They are NOT meant to be installed in to an existing operating system. If you want to install XP Service Pack 3, use this download. Disregard the fact that it says "Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers ". It will work fine on your stand-alone PC.
    :-D

    [dlb]
     
    dlb, Dec 21, 2008
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  3. zebrasomax

    zebrasomax Private E-2

    thanks to dlb for pointing me in the right direction. i followed the above link & downloaded sp3 the install wizard shows it finished installing but when i check my windows update history it still shows sp3 update failed- is it installed on my computer but just not showing in update history? it shows under add/remove programs if that means anything
     
    zebrasomax, Dec 23, 2008
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  4. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    Right click My Computer, select Properties. It should tell you right there if SP3 was successfully installed or not.... see the screen shot below....
     

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    dlb, Dec 24, 2008
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  5. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    Oh yeah.... did you restart your PC after the install finished? If you didn't there's a good chance that the install never 'finalized' and the update history now thinks it's a corrupt install.
     
    dlb, Dec 24, 2008
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  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    In update history failed updates will continue to be shown as its a history list this is normal, especially as you where trying a different SP3 version file that failed... this is likely what that update history is refering too, but as dlb points out check My Computer for SP3 listed and also if its listed in Add/Remove its likely its installed ok, could just run Windows Update again to check (possibly goto the online Windows Update and run that http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/V6/default.aspx?ln=en-us as its can at times clear up the list.

    If your not offered SP3 again for install then you should be ok.

    Here is one of my fails from Vista SP1 just to show the history listing is normal.
    http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/2786/97866196cp4.jpg
     
    DavidGP, Dec 24, 2008
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