Unable to download Service Pack 3

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.

On Mon, 26 May 2008 22:03:00 -0700, net wrote:

> 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've got to do some reading first

Things to do prior downloadin/installing SP3.
1.Make an Image backup of the hard drive/Windows Partition before you
install SP3
2.Test your System Restore to see if it is working correctly.
3.Make absolutely sure the machine's free of any hijackware, Trojan, or
virus infections before installing SP3.
4.Run Disk Cleanup then run a Defrag session before installing SP3.
5.Disable all real-time protections (anti-virus; anti-spyware;third-party
firewall) before downloading/installing SP3.
6.Reboot twice after installing SP3.
7.Run another Defrag.

Detailed information:
Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...playlang=en&tm

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup
http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....mspx?mfr=true

How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb456980.aspx

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers
(Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery
http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....mspx?mfr=true

Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is
denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

If you don't like the answers provided here go to:
Use this forum for all issues related to Windows XP SP3
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/...2010&SiteID=17

Some known issues -
Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesp...ng-xp-sp3.aspx

You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to Windows
XP Service Pack
2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372

"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

I've already done most of my homework "reading" before signing up at this
site---and been to most all sites that would pertain to my problem though
nothing mentioning "The update.ver file is not correct," but thanks I'll
keep "Reading" and trying to get updates done.

"Kayman" wrote:

> On Mon, 26 May 2008 22:03:00 -0700, net wrote:
>
> > 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've got to do some reading first
>
> Things to do prior downloadin/installing SP3.
> 1.Make an Image backup of the hard drive/Windows Partition before you
> install SP3
> 2.Test your System Restore to see if it is working correctly.
> 3.Make absolutely sure the machine's free of any hijackware, Trojan, or
> virus infections before installing SP3.
> 4.Run Disk Cleanup then run a Defrag session before installing SP3.
> 5.Disable all real-time protections (anti-virus; anti-spyware;third-party
> firewall) before downloading/installing SP3.
> 6.Reboot twice after installing SP3.
> 7.Run another Defrag.
>
> Detailed information:
> Windows XP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
> http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...1/relnotes.htm
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...playlang=en&tm
>
> The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311
>
> Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after
> you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309
>
> Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
>
> How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
>
> Create an Automated System Recovery set using Backup
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....mspx?mfr=true
>
> How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb456980.aspx
>
> Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../cc164204.aspx
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
> and Developers
> (Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Recover from a system failure using Automated System Recovery
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....mspx?mfr=true
>
> Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3: "Access is
> denied" or "Service Pack installation did not complete"
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377
>
> If you don't like the answers provided here go to:
> Use this forum for all issues related to Windows XP SP3
> http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/...2010&SiteID=17
>
> Some known issues -
> Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?
> http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesp...ng-xp-sp3.aspx
>
> You receive a "Stop 0x0000007E" error message after you upgrade to Windows
> XP Service Pack
> 2 or Service Pack 3 on a non-Intel-processor-based computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888372
>

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
>
>
>

net wrote:
> I've already done most of my homework "reading" before signing up at this
> site---and been to most all sites that would pertain to my problem though
> nothing mentioning "The update.ver file is not correct," but thanks I'll
> keep "Reading" and trying to get updates done.

I got a similar error on the second PC that I applied SP3 to. I
downloaded the ISO image from Microsoft and created an SP3 CD. That
worked well, and I can use it again if I find another computer.

--
Steve Swift
http://www.swiftys.org.uk/swifty.html
http://www.ringers.org.uk

You downloaded the what from where?? Seriously though, can you tell me
where to get this ISO ""in search of??" image and at what page on microsoft .
Also -courious---do you wear ear plugs when you ring those bells??

"Swifty" wrote:

> net wrote:
> > I've already done most of my homework "reading" before signing up at this
> > site---and been to most all sites that would pertain to my problem though
> > nothing mentioning "The update.ver file is not correct," but thanks I'll
> > keep "Reading" and trying to get updates done.
>
> I got a similar error on the second PC that I applied SP3 to. I
> downloaded the ISO image from Microsoft and created an SP3 CD. That
> worked well, and I can use it again if I find another computer.
>
> --
> Steve Swift
> http://www.swiftys.org.uk/swifty.html
> http://www.ringers.org.uk
>

net wrote:
> 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.

Have a look at this page:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949384/en-us

net wrote:
> You downloaded the what from where?? Seriously though, can you tell me
> where to get this ISO ""in search of??" image and at what page on microsoft .
> Also -courious---do you wear ear plugs when you ring those bells??

I couldn't find how I'd got to the download page, so I searched "ISO XP
SP3 download" on www.microsoft.com and the first hit was
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

--
Steve Swift
http://www.swiftys.org.uk/swifty.html
http://www.ringers.org.uk

Net: Don't do it! Don't install it! Seriously, you were wondering if these
updates were worth the headache: SP3 crashed my computer over & over, and
caused me nothing but grief. Read some of these other threads and see what
problems others are having. It's NOT WORTH IT. You can still put security
updates on your machine, without SP3. Here's what it did to me: Programs
wouldn't load. Documents wouldn't load. IE7 closed over & over. Norton
Antivirus permanently trashed. Computer crashed 15-20 times over the course
of 2 days. And now, even after uninstalling SP3, I've still had issues to
deal with, mostly that I had to remove NAV completely and go with a different
antivirus program. I'm sure I'll discover more problems, but, seriously,
DON"T INSTALL IT. It's too late for me - save yourself!

"net" wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
> >