Before you install SP3, we recommend you do the following:
*Log on to your computer using an administrator account, make sure all other users are logged off of the computer, and close all open programs.
*Back up your important files to an external location, such as an external hard disk, DVD or CD, or USB flash drive. For more information, see "Backing up files and folders" in Help and Support Center.
*If you're using a laptop computer, connect it to an AC electrical outlet and don't unplug or restart the computer during installation.
*If you have a third-party wireless network adapter, make sure that the device is supported by Windows XP SP3. For more information, go to the device manufacturer's website.
*If your computer is running Windows XP Professional, we recommend that you create an Automated System Recovery (ASR) set. This can help repair your system if the installation fails. For more information, see "To create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup" in Help and Support Center. (ASR isn't available for Windows XP Home Edition.)
*Some antivirus software might prevent SP3 from installing, or might slow down the installation. You can try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. If you do so, be sure that you're aware of the risks involved, and be sure to enable it after the service pack is installed.
*Make sure you have enough free disk space to install SP3 (even though much of that space will be reclaimed after the installation). If you need to create free disk space, see "Using Disk Cleanup" in Help and Support Center.
Amount of free disk space required to install SP3 (estimated):
Installation method
Approximate free disk space required
Windows Update
1,840 MB
Downloading SP3 from the Microsoft website
1,500 MB
Installing SP3 from a CD
1,765 MB
*Log on to your computer using an administrator account, make sure all other users are logged off of the computer, and close all open programs.
*Back up your important files to an external location, such as an external hard disk, DVD or CD, or USB flash drive. For more information, see "Backing up files and folders" in Help and Support Center.
*If you're using a laptop computer, connect it to an AC electrical outlet and don't unplug or restart the computer during installation.
*If you have a third-party wireless network adapter, make sure that the device is supported by Windows XP SP3. For more information, go to the device manufacturer's website.
*If your computer is running Windows XP Professional, we recommend that you create an Automated System Recovery (ASR) set. This can help repair your system if the installation fails. For more information, see "To create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup" in Help and Support Center. (ASR isn't available for Windows XP Home Edition.)
*Some antivirus software might prevent SP3 from installing, or might slow down the installation. You can try temporarily disabling your antivirus software. If you do so, be sure that you're aware of the risks involved, and be sure to enable it after the service pack is installed.
*Make sure you have enough free disk space to install SP3 (even though much of that space will be reclaimed after the installation). If you need to create free disk space, see "Using Disk Cleanup" in Help and Support Center.
Amount of free disk space required to install SP3 (estimated):
Installation method
Approximate free disk space required
Windows Update
1,840 MB
Downloading SP3 from the Microsoft website
1,500 MB
Installing SP3 from a CD
1,765 MB
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