OK this one I will try --Help and Support, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131--I've sent them an email and see if they can
tell me about this "Updatever file that is not correct. I had been to and
tried the other - Read before you download --sites. Thanks I'm hoping they
have a solution
that doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out or to download--not sure
these
updates are worth the headache. Thanks though-was -helpful


"Nepatsfan" wrote:

> "net" <net@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3548412E-CC58-4DB3-9103-F903AC4D7436@microsoft.com...
> > Any suggestions for downloading windows xp home edition service pack 3--
> > I have turned off any virus protection etc. I get this : Service Pack 3
> > Setup encountered an error: The update.ver file is not correct. I can't
> > find anything about update.ver file.
>
>
> You might want to take a look at this article.
>
> 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
>
> Microsoft is offering free help for people having problems installing SP3.
>
> Help and Support, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
>