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Question

WinXP Pro SP3?

Oct 10, 2012 5:06AM PDT

Am running WinXP Pro SP2 on MacBookAir via Parallels Desktop 8. Can I get SP3, if so where from as it is no longer available on Windows Download site.

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Clarification Request
Let me try to find it.
Oct 10, 2012 5:08AM PDT
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SP3
Oct 11, 2012 3:29AM PDT

Think I went to official Widows Update page and read that support for SP3 had ended. Naturally, took that at face value.

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You're right. Support has ended.
Oct 11, 2012 3:31AM PDT

But I used a search engine, found it and it does download.

What support did you require today?
Bob

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SP3
Oct 11, 2012 8:11AM PDT

Thanks, I will try tomorrow- other problems are taking my time just now!

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Answer
In case you are ...
Oct 10, 2012 10:30AM PDT

saying that Windows XP SP3 is not available via Windows download site because it isn't showing up in Windows Update you need to download the Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers regardless of the page it is located on implying that that is the only group that should download it.

The file is the complete SP3 and installs easily on the PC in less time than the minimal version on the update site did plus you can save it to CD and avoid another download at a later time should you again need it.

Bob's link gets you right to the proper page:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=24

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SP3
Oct 11, 2012 3:32AM PDT

I did see that reference to "Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers" which instantly put me off track. WHY this description, if Joe Bloggs can access it?? Guess I'll never understand the nerdyworld!