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What to do when Windows XP Service Pack 3 won’t install

6:47PM Angus Kidman | Windows XP Service Pack 3 has been out since April, but it’s only now being widely pushed out onto Australian desktops via Windows Update, meaning that pretty much everyone is going to have to deal with it regardless of their geek status. For most people, that means a hefty download (60MB or more) and the usual delays and reboots to have a fully-patched PC. But what if the service pack doesn’t install? Read on for our guide to fixing some common SP3 problems. More »

Burn an XP Service Pack 3 CD

12:34AM Gina Trapani | Before you head to Aunt Martha’s house to do tech support over her dial-up connection, save yourself hours and burn a Service Pack 3 disc before you go. The gHacks blog offers direct links to SP3 burn-ready ISO’s and EXE’s in several languages. (Here’s English.) More »