Windows XP SP3 on CD?

I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free of
charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd.. Hugs
Rainy

richard
Wed May 07 11:35:59 PDT 2008

Rainy wrote:
> I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free of
> charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd.. Hugs
> Rainy
>
>

yes

laurie
Wed May 07 13:00:35 PDT 2008

do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but can
only find sp2

thanks

laurie

"richard" wrote:

> Rainy wrote:
> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free of
> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd.. Hugs
> > Rainy
> >
> >
>
> yes
>

richard
Wed May 07 15:11:08 PDT 2008

laurie wrote:
> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but can
> only find sp2
>
> thanks
>
> laurie
>
> "richard" wrote:
>
>> Rainy wrote:
>>> I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free of
>>> charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd.. Hugs
>>> Rainy
>>>
>>>
>> yes
>>

I believe I saw it offered when I went to Windows Update.

Don
Wed May 07 15:26:23 PDT 2008

If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
here:

http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203


--
Don
Vancouver, USA


"laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but can
> only find sp2
>
> thanks
>
> laurie
>
> "richard" wrote:
>
>> Rainy wrote:
>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free
>> > of
>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd..
>> > Hugs
>> > Rainy
>> >
>> >
>>
>> yes
>>

laurie
Wed May 07 16:09:00 PDT 2008

how do i burn it to cd? only thing i have burned to cd is pictures and musci

"Don Schmidt" wrote:

> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
> here:
>
> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>
>
> --
> Don
> Vancouver, USA
>
>
> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
> > do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but can
> > only find sp2
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > laurie
> >
> > "richard" wrote:
> >
> >> Rainy wrote:
> >> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free
> >> > of
> >> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd..
> >> > Hugs
> >> > Rainy
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >> yes
> >>
>
>
>

Joe727
Wed May 07 16:39:21 PDT 2008

Don - is this download an ISO image?

Thanks

Joe

"Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
> here:
>
> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>
>
> --
> Don
> Vancouver, USA
>
>
> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but
>> can
>> only find sp2
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> laurie
>>
>> "richard" wrote:
>>
>>> Rainy wrote:
>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free
>>> > of
>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the
>>> > cd.. Hugs
>>> > Rainy
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>> yes
>>>
>
>

Don
Wed May 07 18:53:33 PDT 2008

I don't know what an ISO image is.

The file is on the Microsoft website. When downloaded it creates a folder
with this file within,

X86-en-windowsxp-kb936929-sp3-x86-enu_c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4.exe
324 mb in size.

--
Don
Vancouver, USA


"Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>
> Thanks
>
> Joe
>
> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
>> here:
>>
>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>
>>
>> --
>> Don
>> Vancouver, USA
>>
>>
>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but
>>> can
>>> only find sp2
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> laurie
>>>
>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free
>>>> > of
>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the
>>>> > cd.. Hugs
>>>> > Rainy
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>> yes
>>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Nepatsfan
Wed May 07 19:08:43 PDT 2008

If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en

Nepatsfan

"Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>
> Thanks
>
> Joe
>
> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it here:
>>
>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>
>>
>> --
>> Don
>> Vancouver, USA
>>
>>
>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but can
>>> only find sp2
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> laurie
>>>
>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free of
>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd..
>>>> > Hugs
>>>> > Rainy
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>> yes
>>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Don
Wed May 07 20:39:41 PDT 2008

I saw the following note on the location you give which caused me to
continue searching until I found the location I gave in my earlier posting.

DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller, more
appropriate download for individual users is now available on Windows
Update. The best way to ensure you get Windows XP Service Pack 3 is by
turning on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP. You can use our
step-by-step instructions or, if you prefer, let us do it for you.


--
Don
Vancouver, USA


"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>
> Nepatsfan
>
> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
>>> here:
>>>
>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>
>>>
>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but
>>>> can
>>>> only find sp2
>>>>
>>>> thanks
>>>>
>>>> laurie
>>>>
>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent
>>>>> > free of
>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the
>>>>> > cd.. Hugs
>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>>
>>>>> yes
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

Joe727
Wed May 07 21:50:55 PDT 2008

Thanks. I slipstreamed SP2, and I want to slipstream SP3.

However, I got a SP 2 CD from Microsoft when SP 2 was released, which made
slipstreaming SP2 a simple operation. I recall ordering the SP2 CD online.

New Question: Do you know if Microsoft has a link to order the SP3 CD?

Joe

"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>
> Nepatsfan
>
> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
>>> here:
>>>
>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>
>>>
>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but
>>>> can
>>>> only find sp2
>>>>
>>>> thanks
>>>>
>>>> laurie
>>>>
>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent
>>>>> > free of
>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the
>>>>> > cd.. Hugs
>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>>
>>>>> yes
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

GordonShumway
Thu May 08 06:17:02 PDT 2008

The file you download is nothing more than a data file, same as your pictures.

GS



"laurie" wrote:

> how do i burn it to cd? only thing i have burned to cd is pictures and musci
>
> "Don Schmidt" wrote:
>
> > If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
> > here:
> >
> > http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
> >
> >
> > --
> > Don
> > Vancouver, USA
> >
> >
> > "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
> > > do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but can
> > > only find sp2
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> > > laurie
> > >
> > > "richard" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Rainy wrote:
> > >> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free
> > >> > of
> > >> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd..
> > >> > Hugs
> > >> > Rainy
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >> yes
> > >>
> >
> >
> >

Nepatsfan
Thu May 08 06:48:42 PDT 2008

I have yet to see a site where you can order an SP3 CD through Microsoft.

I'll go out on a limb here and predict a few things that you can expect when
they do offer SP3 on CD. First, I don't think it will be free like the SP2 CD
was. Second, they'll try to steer those who will be updating multiple computers
to the site where they can download the .iso file. The CD that is created from
that file is similar to the one they shipped for SP2. In fact, the first two
screens that appear when the CD autoplays are nearly identical.

For anyone that's looking to create a slipstreamed installation CD, this file,
or the one that Don pointed out, will do the job just fine.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and
Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Keep in mind that the CD produced from the .iso file contains this same file.
The additional items included on the CD are things which the average home user
will never need.

Good luck

Nepatsfan

"Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:uTaHbcMsIHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Thanks. I slipstreamed SP2, and I want to slipstream SP3.
>
> However, I got a SP 2 CD from Microsoft when SP 2 was released, which made
> slipstreaming SP2 a simple operation. I recall ordering the SP2 CD online.
>
> New Question: Do you know if Microsoft has a link to order the SP3 CD?
>
> Joe
>
> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
> news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Joe
>>>
>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
>>>> here:
>>>>
>>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Don
>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but can
>>>>> only find sp2
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> laurie
>>>>>
>>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free
>>>>>> > of
>>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd..
>>>>>> > Hugs
>>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> yes
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Nepatsfan
Thu May 08 06:50:15 PDT 2008

What you downloaded from the Update Catalog is the full service pack. That file
is also available through this web site. Note the same warning.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and
Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Microsoft would prefer users obtain SP3 for their computers through Windows
Update. For those who are looking to create a slipstreamed installation CD,
they'll need the full service pack file.

Nepatsfan


"Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
news:MqSdnYwN0YVg6L_VnZ2dnUVZ_sGvnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>I saw the following note on the location you give which caused me to continue
>searching until I found the location I gave in my earlier posting.
>
> DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller, more
> appropriate download for individual users is now available on Windows Update.
> The best way to ensure you get Windows XP Service Pack 3 is by turning on the
> Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP. You can use our step-by-step
> instructions or, if you prefer, let us do it for you.
>
>
> --
> Don
> Vancouver, USA
>
>
> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
> news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Joe
>>>
>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
>>>> here:
>>>>
>>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Don
>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but can
>>>>> only find sp2
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> laurie
>>>>>
>>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free
>>>>>> > of
>>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd..
>>>>>> > Hugs
>>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> >
>>>>>>
>>>>>> yes
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Joe727
Thu May 08 07:02:45 PDT 2008

Thanks for the info Pats Fan. I'll simply create a CD from the ISO file and
use Autoslipstream from there.

Joe

"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
news:uPaI7IRsIHA.3680@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I have yet to see a site where you can order an SP3 CD through Microsoft.
>
> I'll go out on a limb here and predict a few things that you can expect
> when they do offer SP3 on CD. First, I don't think it will be free like
> the SP2 CD was. Second, they'll try to steer those who will be updating
> multiple computers to the site where they can download the .iso file. The
> CD that is created from that file is similar to the one they shipped for
> SP2. In fact, the first two screens that appear when the CD autoplays are
> nearly identical.
>
> For anyone that's looking to create a slipstreamed installation CD, this
> file, or the one that Don pointed out, will do the job just fine.
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT
> Professionals and Developers
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
>
> Keep in mind that the CD produced from the .iso file contains this same
> file. The additional items included on the CD are things which the average
> home user will never need.
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:uTaHbcMsIHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Thanks. I slipstreamed SP2, and I want to slipstream SP3.
>>
>> However, I got a SP 2 CD from Microsoft when SP 2 was released, which
>> made slipstreaming SP2 a simple operation. I recall ordering the SP2 CD
>> online.
>>
>> New Question: Do you know if Microsoft has a link to order the SP3 CD?
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>>>
>>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>>>
>>> Nepatsfan
>>>
>>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>>> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Joe
>>>>
>>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get
>>>>> it here:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Don
>>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website
>>>>>> but can
>>>>>> only find sp2
>>>>>>
>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> laurie
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent
>>>>>>> > free of
>>>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the
>>>>>>> > cd.. Hugs
>>>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> yes
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

Nepatsfan
Thu May 08 07:08:19 PDT 2008

Sounds good to me.

Nepatsfan

"Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:%23AE2xQRsIHA.672@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thanks for the info Pats Fan. I'll simply create a CD from the ISO file and
> use Autoslipstream from there.
>
> Joe
>
> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
> news:uPaI7IRsIHA.3680@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I have yet to see a site where you can order an SP3 CD through Microsoft.
>>
>> I'll go out on a limb here and predict a few things that you can expect when
>> they do offer SP3 on CD. First, I don't think it will be free like the SP2 CD
>> was. Second, they'll try to steer those who will be updating multiple
>> computers to the site where they can download the .iso file. The CD that is
>> created from that file is similar to the one they shipped for SP2. In fact,
>> the first two screens that appear when the CD autoplays are nearly identical.
>>
>> For anyone that's looking to create a slipstreamed installation CD, this
>> file, or the one that Don pointed out, will do the job just fine.
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
>> and Developers
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
>>
>> Keep in mind that the CD produced from the .iso file contains this same file.
>> The additional items included on the CD are things which the average home
>> user will never need.
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>> news:uTaHbcMsIHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Thanks. I slipstreamed SP2, and I want to slipstream SP3.
>>>
>>> However, I got a SP 2 CD from Microsoft when SP 2 was released, which made
>>> slipstreaming SP2 a simple operation. I recall ordering the SP2 CD online.
>>>
>>> New Question: Do you know if Microsoft has a link to order the SP3 CD?
>>>
>>> Joe
>>>
>>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>>>>
>>>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>>>>
>>>> Nepatsfan
>>>>
>>>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>>>> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> Joe
>>>>>
>>>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>>>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
>>>>>> here:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Don
>>>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but
>>>>>>> can
>>>>>>> only find sp2
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> laurie
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free
>>>>>>>> > of
>>>>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the
>>>>>>>> > cd.. Hugs
>>>>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> yes
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Don
Thu May 08 09:42:37 PDT 2008

I downloaded from

http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203

which doesn't carry a warning.


--
Don
Vancouver, USA


"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
news:eFd8yJRsIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> What you downloaded from the Update Catalog is the full service pack. That
> file is also available through this web site. Note the same warning.
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT
> Professionals and Developers
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
>
> Microsoft would prefer users obtain SP3 for their computers through
> Windows Update. For those who are looking to create a slipstreamed
> installation CD, they'll need the full service pack file.
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
> news:MqSdnYwN0YVg6L_VnZ2dnUVZ_sGvnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>I saw the following note on the location you give which caused me to
>>continue searching until I found the location I gave in my earlier
>>posting.
>>
>> DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller,
>> more appropriate download for individual users is now available on
>> Windows Update. The best way to ensure you get Windows XP Service Pack 3
>> is by turning on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP. You can use
>> our step-by-step instructions or, if you prefer, let us do it for you.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Don
>> Vancouver, USA
>>
>>
>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>>>
>>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>>>
>>> Nepatsfan
>>>
>>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>>> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Joe
>>>>
>>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get
>>>>> it here:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Don
>>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website
>>>>>> but can
>>>>>> only find sp2
>>>>>>
>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> laurie
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent
>>>>>>> > free of
>>>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the
>>>>>>> > cd.. Hugs
>>>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> yes
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

Ken
Thu May 08 11:30:09 PDT 2008

On Thu, 8 May 2008 06:17:02 -0700, Gordon Shumway
<GordonShumway@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> The file you download is nothing more than a data file, same as your pictures.


Or many generally, *any* file is nothing but a collection of
bits--ones and zeros. Whether those bits represent pictures, music,
data, or programs makes no difference. Burning them to a CD is exactly
the same.



> "laurie" wrote:
>
> > how do i burn it to cd? only thing i have burned to cd is pictures and musci
> >
> > "Don Schmidt" wrote:
> >
> > > If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get it
> > > here:
> > >
> > > http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Don
> > > Vancouver, USA
> > >
> > >
> > > "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
> > > > do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website but can
> > > > only find sp2
> > > >
> > > > thanks
> > > >
> > > > laurie
> > > >
> > > > "richard" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Rainy wrote:
> > > >> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent free
> > > >> > of
> > > >> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from the cd..
> > > >> > Hugs
> > > >> > Rainy
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >> yes
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

Joe727
Thu May 08 17:53:51 PDT 2008

Do you see Nepatsfan's statement, "For those who are looking to create a
slipstreamed
installation CD, they'll need the full service pack file."?

That's why I wanted the ISO file or a link to order an XP SP2 CD.

Joe

"Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
news:YYGdnbEkLIngsL7VnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@posted.palinacquisition...
>I downloaded from
>
> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>
> which doesn't carry a warning.
>
>
> --
> Don
> Vancouver, USA
>
>
> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
> news:eFd8yJRsIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> What you downloaded from the Update Catalog is the full service pack.
>> That file is also available through this web site. Note the same warning.
>>
>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT
>> Professionals and Developers
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
>>
>> Microsoft would prefer users obtain SP3 for their computers through
>> Windows Update. For those who are looking to create a slipstreamed
>> installation CD, they'll need the full service pack file.
>>
>> Nepatsfan
>>
>>
>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>> news:MqSdnYwN0YVg6L_VnZ2dnUVZ_sGvnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>I saw the following note on the location you give which caused me to
>>>continue searching until I found the location I gave in my earlier
>>>posting.
>>>
>>> DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller,
>>> more appropriate download for individual users is now available on
>>> Windows Update. The best way to ensure you get Windows XP Service Pack 3
>>> is by turning on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP. You can
>>> use our step-by-step instructions or, if you prefer, let us do it for
>>> you.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Don
>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>
>>>
>>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>>>>
>>>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>>>>
>>>> Nepatsfan
>>>>
>>>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>>>> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> Joe
>>>>>
>>>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>>>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get
>>>>>> it here:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Don
>>>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website
>>>>>>> but can
>>>>>>> only find sp2
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> laurie
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent
>>>>>>>> > free of
>>>>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from
>>>>>>>> > the cd.. Hugs
>>>>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> yes
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Joe727
Thu May 08 17:57:27 PDT 2008

Make that XP SP3 CD instead of XP SP2 CD.

"Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:eh2sm8WsIHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Do you see Nepatsfan's statement, "For those who are looking to create a
> slipstreamed
> installation CD, they'll need the full service pack file."?
>
> That's why I wanted the ISO file or a link to order an XP SP2 CD.
>
> Joe
>
> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
> news:YYGdnbEkLIngsL7VnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@posted.palinacquisition...
>>I downloaded from
>>
>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>
>> which doesn't carry a warning.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Don
>> Vancouver, USA
>>
>>
>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
>> news:eFd8yJRsIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> What you downloaded from the Update Catalog is the full service pack.
>>> That file is also available through this web site. Note the same
>>> warning.
>>>
>>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT
>>> Professionals and Developers
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
>>>
>>> Microsoft would prefer users obtain SP3 for their computers through
>>> Windows Update. For those who are looking to create a slipstreamed
>>> installation CD, they'll need the full service pack file.
>>>
>>> Nepatsfan
>>>
>>>
>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>> news:MqSdnYwN0YVg6L_VnZ2dnUVZ_sGvnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>>I saw the following note on the location you give which caused me to
>>>>continue searching until I found the location I gave in my earlier
>>>>posting.
>>>>
>>>> DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller,
>>>> more appropriate download for individual users is now available on
>>>> Windows Update. The best way to ensure you get Windows XP Service Pack
>>>> 3 is by turning on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP. You can
>>>> use our step-by-step instructions or, if you prefer, let us do it for
>>>> you.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Don
>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>>>>>
>>>>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>>>>>
>>>>> Nepatsfan
>>>>>
>>>>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>>>>> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Joe
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>>>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get
>>>>>>> it here:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Don
>>>>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website
>>>>>>>> but can
>>>>>>>> only find sp2
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> laurie
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent
>>>>>>>>> > free of
>>>>>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from
>>>>>>>>> > the cd.. Hugs
>>>>>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> yes
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Don
Thu May 08 21:01:39 PDT 2008

What is slipstreaming and what is an ISO file?


--
Don
Vancouver, USA


"Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:eh2sm8WsIHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Do you see Nepatsfan's statement, "For those who are looking to create a
> slipstreamed
> installation CD, they'll need the full service pack file."?
>
> That's why I wanted the ISO file or a link to order an XP SP2 CD.
>
> Joe
>
> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
> news:YYGdnbEkLIngsL7VnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@posted.palinacquisition...
>>I downloaded from
>>
>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>
>> which doesn't carry a warning.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Don
>> Vancouver, USA
>>
>>
>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
>> news:eFd8yJRsIHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> What you downloaded from the Update Catalog is the full service pack.
>>> That file is also available through this web site. Note the same
>>> warning.
>>>
>>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT
>>> Professionals and Developers
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
>>>
>>> Microsoft would prefer users obtain SP3 for their computers through
>>> Windows Update. For those who are looking to create a slipstreamed
>>> installation CD, they'll need the full service pack file.
>>>
>>> Nepatsfan
>>>
>>>
>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>> news:MqSdnYwN0YVg6L_VnZ2dnUVZ_sGvnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>>I saw the following note on the location you give which caused me to
>>>>continue searching until I found the location I gave in my earlier
>>>>posting.
>>>>
>>>> DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller,
>>>> more appropriate download for individual users is now available on
>>>> Windows Update. The best way to ensure you get Windows XP Service Pack
>>>> 3 is by turning on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP. You can
>>>> use our step-by-step instructions or, if you prefer, let us do it for
>>>> you.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Don
>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>>>>>
>>>>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>>>>>
>>>>> Nepatsfan
>>>>>
>>>>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>>>>> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Joe
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>>>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can get
>>>>>>> it here:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Don
>>>>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the website
>>>>>>>> but can
>>>>>>>> only find sp2
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> laurie
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>>>>>> > I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was sent
>>>>>>>>> > free of
>>>>>>>>> > charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from
>>>>>>>>> > the cd.. Hugs
>>>>>>>>> > Rainy
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> yes
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Gerry
Fri May 09 04:24:17 PDT 2008

Nepatsfan

I suspect your predictions will come to pass. As an Accountant I would
have been chewing up the marketting people for the cost of issuing so
many free SP2 CDs. It may have been a good PR exercise but it was an
expensive one.

--
Regards.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



Nepatsfan wrote:
> I have yet to see a site where you can order an SP3 CD through
> Microsoft.
> I'll go out on a limb here and predict a few things that you can
> expect when they do offer SP3 on CD. First, I don't think it will be
> free like the SP2 CD was. Second, they'll try to steer those who will
> be updating multiple computers to the site where they can download
> the .iso file. The CD that is created from that file is similar to
> the one they shipped for SP2. In fact, the first two screens that
> appear when the CD autoplays are nearly identical.
> For anyone that's looking to create a slipstreamed installation CD,
> this file, or the one that Don pointed out, will do the job just fine.
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT
> Professionals and Developers
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5B33B5A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en
>
> Keep in mind that the CD produced from the .iso file contains this
> same file. The additional items included on the CD are things which
> the average home user will never need.
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:uTaHbcMsIHA.4848@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Thanks. I slipstreamed SP2, and I want to slipstream SP3.
>>
>> However, I got a SP 2 CD from Microsoft when SP 2 was released,
>> which made slipstreaming SP2 a simple operation. I recall ordering
>> the SP2 CD online. New Question: Do you know if Microsoft has a link
>> to order the SP3
>> CD? Joe
>>
>> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23KmDyBLsIHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> If you're looking for the iso file, it can be downloaded here.
>>>
>>> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2FCDE6CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en
>>>
>>> Nepatsfan
>>>
>>> "Joe727" <nospam@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
>>> news:u%23I546JsIHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Don - is this download an ISO image?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Joe
>>>>
>>>> "Don Schmidt" <Don Engineer@PNB.Retired_1987> wrote in message
>>>> news:udOdnbzD0rYNsb_VnZ2dnUVZ_q2hnZ2d@palinacquisition...
>>>>> If you are interested in downloading it to burn to a CD, you can
>>>>> get it here:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=windows%20xp%20service%20pack%203
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Don
>>>>> Vancouver, USA
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "laurie" <laurie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:38CFA169-DAAC-4015-8D7A-9FB56A6448A2@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> do you know where i can order xp sp3 on cd? i checked the
>>>>>> website but can only find sp2
>>>>>>
>>>>>> thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>> laurie
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "richard" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rainy wrote:
>>>>>>>> I was wondering if microsoft is offering sp3 in cd .. I was
>>>>>>>> sent free of
>>>>>>>> charge sp2.. and like when I have to format I can install from
>>>>>>>> the cd.. Hugs
>>>>>>>> Rainy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> yes

Joe727
Fri May 09 05:33:22 PDT 2008

I don't think the marketing folks at Microsoft will have any such worries.
Here's the head of that department :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ4KbXRrd00

Joe

"Gerry" <gerry@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Nepatsfan
>
> I suspect your predictions will come to pass. As an Accountant I would
> have been chewing up the marketting people for the