The links to XP service pack 2 and service pack 3 seem to have been pulled as of a few days ago. I don't know if this is temporary or permanent.
If the links in the instructions below do not work, go to http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx where they are still be available (as of 1520 EST 8 Feb 2016).
Microsoft Windows Xp Download Service Pack 2 Download
Windows XP and Server 2003 Service Pack 2 - 64-Bit is the final service pack for Windows XP and Server 2003 64-Bit. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 - 32-Bit is only available if you have the 32-Bit editions of Windows XP. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do.
- I do not find windows xp service pack 3 download link on the microsoft website. I have service pack 2 and would like to update it to service pack 3. Can anyone help me with how to get it done.
- Sep 21, 2004 Windows Service Pack 2 (sp2) is the official package from Microsoft that comes with the purpose of bettering the security and stability of your Windows XP program.
Use Internet Explorer and search for XP Service Pack. You want:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (KB936929) 316.4 MB
Windows XP Service Pack 2 266.0 MB
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All of the Windows XP updates released prior to April 8, 2014, are available through Windows Update -- once service pack 3 has been installed (Windows Update will not work for XP pre-sp3).
Service Pack 3 can only be installed AFTER you have installed service pack 1, service pack 1a, OR service pack 2.
Service Pack 2 -->
Service Pack 3 -->
Ignore the text that says that it is for network installations as well as the advice to use Windows/Microsoft Update if only updating one PC.
Disconnect from the Internet. Disable (or preferably uninstall) your antivirus program.
If no service pack has been installed, run the downloaded SP2 installer. Reboot twice.
Read this article -->http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
If your PC is an HP Pavilion, Presario or Media Center and has an AMD processor, you need to install this patch before installing SP3 -->
hp link --> http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?swItemId=pv_60484_2
MS link --> https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=23751
Run the downloaded SP3 installer. Reboot twice.
Reinstall or turn on your antivirus program. Connect to the Internet. Go to Windows Update. You probably will want to install the updates in batches, rebooting as necessary.
Windows Xp Service Pack 2 Download Free
Or for a much faster process, consider slipstreaming service pack 3 together with all of the post-sp3 updates. See --> http://xdot.tk/