Posted 07/14/2008 at 05:06:23pm

This Microsoft Tech Net article indicates you need SP2 installed before doing SP3.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cc164204.aspx#1 

To install SP3, your computer must meet the hardware and operating system requirements listed below. In addition, your computer must at least be running Windows XP with Service Pack 1 installed.

We recommended that you have Service Pack 2 installed before installing SP3. You can download Service Pack 2 at the Windows XP Service Pack 2 website.

Is this information just old an outdated? 
 
Is this thing on?

Posted 07/02/2008 at 08:15:34pm

I'm with shadowmaster on this one - I have my original XP Installation CD that has no previous service packs with it. My understanding is that the previous service packs need to be installed before you can install SP3, so what can be done to get those bundled in there, too?

VintageGold

They say the best things in life are free, but are all free things the best?

Posted 02/07/2008 at 06:23:48pm

Are there any other cards you can recommend for someone building a DIY NAS that won't require plunking down a grand just on the controller card? While it may provide awesome performance, the Adaptec RAID 31605 seems a bit cost prohibitive for most home users.

Posted 02/04/2008 at 07:21:00pm

Any chance we can see a similar run through for XP, considering SP3 is out? It would be much appreciated. :~)