Unable to download Service Pack 3

[Billie]

Can anyone suggest me any download links for Windows XP service pack 3? I have already turned off virus protection but I am getting this error message "Service Pack 3 Setup encountered an error: The update.ver file is not correct." I am not able to get any information on this update.ver file. Any ideas?

[.:MUNDITO:.]

Check the below article to solve your issue:

Learn how to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3):
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/w...ice-pack-3-sp3

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/downl...ils.aspx?id=24

[Hockson]

Also check the below article that might help you out:

Error messages when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Service Pack 3 installation did not complete" and "An internal error occurred"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949384/en-us

[Billie]

Thanks for the replies, I have already read the articles that you have described and have also checked out many website to solve the particular problem that I am getting "The update.ver file is not correct."

[hariharan_00]

Even I am facing a similar kind of problem on my other computer when I applied the SP3. I have downloaded the ISO image from Microsoft website and created an SP3 CD. It worked pretty fine, and I can use it again if I find another computer.