Take a look at our
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message
My win xp discs are SP2, how can I get SP3 -
-
- Freshman Member
- Posts: 93
- Joined: Wed Jun 16, 2004 12:21 pm
- Location: New Jersey,Monroe
- Contact:
My win xp discs are SP2, how can I get SP3 -
IMy win xp crashed. My win xp cd are SP2. Microsoft no longer provides updates. How can I get SP3?
syrenab
-------------------------------------------
T43 - (PentM 1.73GHz, 1024RAM, 75GB HDD, 14.1XGA, WiFi, CD-RW/DVD, XP-Pro)
T42 - 512MB RAM - 40GB 5400rpm HDD - 14.1XGA, CD-RW/DVD, XP PRO
-------------------------------------------
T43 - (PentM 1.73GHz, 1024RAM, 75GB HDD, 14.1XGA, WiFi, CD-RW/DVD, XP-Pro)
T42 - 512MB RAM - 40GB 5400rpm HDD - 14.1XGA, CD-RW/DVD, XP PRO
Re: My win xp discs are SP2, how can I get SP3 -
4:3 T61 SXGA+, R61i 4:3 15'', X41T
Re: My win xp discs are SP2, how can I get SP3 -
Microsoft no longer releases new updates for XP, but last time I checked, existing updates could still be gotten automatically via Windows Update.
Thinkpad 25 (20K7), X1 Carbon (20HQ), Yoga 14 (20FY), T430s (IPS FHD + Classic Keyboard), X220 4291-4BG, X61 7673-V2V
T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G, X32 (IPS Screen), A31p w/ Ultrabay Numpad, A21m 2628-GXU
T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G, X32 (IPS Screen), A31p w/ Ultrabay Numpad, A21m 2628-GXU
Re: My win xp discs are SP2, how can I get SP3 -
Yes, 2000 updates were available for quite a while after they stopped releasing new ones. I expect you'll be able to download XP updates at least until 2003 stops getting updates. Given the discovery of the XP POS edition you may be able to download old updates until that version stops updating. I would certainly get the offline version of SP3 as well though. Always nice to have large files like that on hand and not need to download in an emergency.
Current Thinkpads:
X31, X40, X61T, X61, X201, X220 (i7 IPS), W520 (2720QM/2000M/FHD), T440p (i7-4800MQ/GF730GT/FHD),
T480 (i7-8650U/GF150MX/QHD)
Dells: Latitude C840, Precision M70, Precision M4400, M6400 (WUXGA), M6600, M6700, Dell XPS 13 w/Kaby Lake+Iris Pro+TB3
Daily driver: T480
X31, X40, X61T, X61, X201, X220 (i7 IPS), W520 (2720QM/2000M/FHD), T440p (i7-4800MQ/GF730GT/FHD),
T480 (i7-8650U/GF150MX/QHD)
Dells: Latitude C840, Precision M70, Precision M4400, M6400 (WUXGA), M6600, M6700, Dell XPS 13 w/Kaby Lake+Iris Pro+TB3
Daily driver: T480
-
- ThinkPadder
- Posts: 1188
- Joined: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:09 pm
- Location: Chico, California
- Contact:
Re: My win xp discs are SP2, how can I get SP3 -
Indeed, I've got the big IT-installers for SP2 and SP3 on CDs for when I need them... as it's incredibly annoying to try downloading them. I may have to get the Win 7 SP1 IT installer if there is one.
I also like keeping them separate instead of having an XP CD that pre-installs SP3 straight away(although I do have one) because some vintages can't run SP3 very well... but SP2 does just fine, and they can benefit from the features of XP.
I also like keeping them separate instead of having an XP CD that pre-installs SP3 straight away(although I do have one) because some vintages can't run SP3 very well... but SP2 does just fine, and they can benefit from the features of XP.
Trying my hardest to collect Thinkpads, but college and being broke kinda gets in the way. However...
701C, 760, 770, X24, T30, G41, A31p, T43p, T60/61 Frankie, Z61p, X60 SXGA+, W700ds
MEDESSEC
and yes. I am a bit of a lunatic.
701C, 760, 770, X24, T30, G41, A31p, T43p, T60/61 Frankie, Z61p, X60 SXGA+, W700ds
MEDESSEC
and yes. I am a bit of a lunatic.
-
- Freshman Member
- Posts: 93
- Joined: Wed Jun 16, 2004 12:21 pm
- Location: New Jersey,Monroe
- Contact:
Re: My win xp discs are SP2, how can I get SP3 -
e of blocking was that I did not have the security features contained in SP3
Thanks to all who responded.
I was unable to get information from Microsoft as much as I tried. All responses from Microsoft were " XP is no longer supported. Update to a newer version.
Thank you Ilakast for providing me with the link.
It worked and I now have SP3 installed.
BTW I discovered that my Windows repair from my Microsoft Pro Discs did not have SP3 when I could not connect to many sites, getting message that they are blocked by my Antivirus software. I discovered that the cause of blockage was lack of security features provided by SP3

I was unable to get information from Microsoft as much as I tried. All responses from Microsoft were " XP is no longer supported. Update to a newer version.
Thank you Ilakast for providing me with the link.
It worked and I now have SP3 installed.


BTW I discovered that my Windows repair from my Microsoft Pro Discs did not have SP3 when I could not connect to many sites, getting message that they are blocked by my Antivirus software. I discovered that the cause of blockage was lack of security features provided by SP3

syrenab
-------------------------------------------
T43 - (PentM 1.73GHz, 1024RAM, 75GB HDD, 14.1XGA, WiFi, CD-RW/DVD, XP-Pro)
T42 - 512MB RAM - 40GB 5400rpm HDD - 14.1XGA, CD-RW/DVD, XP PRO
-------------------------------------------
T43 - (PentM 1.73GHz, 1024RAM, 75GB HDD, 14.1XGA, WiFi, CD-RW/DVD, XP-Pro)
T42 - 512MB RAM - 40GB 5400rpm HDD - 14.1XGA, CD-RW/DVD, XP PRO
Re: My win xp discs are SP2, how can I get SP3 -
Their response is the only reasonable one. There was no need to try to get any information from them. All you need to do is launch Windows update and it should get you all the necessary security updates (tons of which were released after SP3).syrenab wrote:I was unable to get information from Microsoft as much as I tried. All responses from Microsoft were " XP is no longer supported. Update to a newer version.
Thinkpad 25 (20K7), X1 Carbon (20HQ), Yoga 14 (20FY), T430s (IPS FHD + Classic Keyboard), X220 4291-4BG, X61 7673-V2V
T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G, X32 (IPS Screen), A31p w/ Ultrabay Numpad, A21m 2628-GXU
T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G, X32 (IPS Screen), A31p w/ Ultrabay Numpad, A21m 2628-GXU
-
- Admin Emeritus
- Posts: 19729
- Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:17 am
- Location: Mt. Cobb, PA
- Contact:
Re: My win xp discs are SP2, how can I get SP3 -
Maybe you'll also want XP SP4?
Has all those umpteen updates after SP3 in one package!
http://www.zdnet.com/want-windows-xp-sp ... 000033030/
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2599290/ ... ack-4.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Sig ... cial.shtml
Has all those umpteen updates after SP3 in one package!
http://www.zdnet.com/want-windows-xp-sp ... 000033030/
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2599290/ ... ack-4.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Sig ... cial.shtml
Lovely day for a Guinness! (the Real Black Stuff). And pigs CAN fly!
Check out The Boardroom for Parts, Mods and Other Services.

Check out The Boardroom for Parts, Mods and Other Services.
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
-
Curiosity - WinXP x64 SP2 works in EFI mode on X220
by tpx61 » Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:36 pm » in ThinkPad X200/201/220 and X300/301 Series - 7 Replies
- 2050 Views
-
Last post by CrazyTPFan
Tue Oct 30, 2018 6:33 pm
-
-
-
legacy Thinkpad Recovery/Driver discs
by null_unit » Sat Oct 06, 2018 5:48 am » in ThinkPad Legacy Hardware - 5 Replies
- 1459 Views
-
Last post by ArtiomWin
Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:23 pm
-
-
-
How do I put the 4 install discs on one USB drive for setup
by StarGehzer » Sat Dec 01, 2018 5:29 pm » in Windows 7 - 1 Replies
- 729 Views
-
Last post by dr_st
Sun Dec 02, 2018 3:16 am
-
-
- 2 Replies
- 1484 Views
-
Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:10 pm
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests