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    Can you download XP w/SP3 and current patches from MS?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by The Fire Snake, Sep 10, 2010.

  1. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have an official XP disc with a key that works fine, but the disc is old and just has XP without any service packs and no patches. Therefore, every time I reinstall XP I have to go through the long process of downloading all patches and service packs. I was wondering if MS had an ISO file or something with SP# and all current patches, that I could download in one shot and burn to a disc? Then I would install it and use my key.
     
    The Fire Snake, Sep 10, 2010
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  2. deeastman

    deeastman Notebook Deity

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    The answer to your question is NO, nothing from MS at least for us common folk.

    Do a Google search for ... nlite sp3 slipstream ... and you will find what you seek.

    Edit:
    Thanks to "no1uknow" reminding that the ISO is available from MSDN/Technet if you have a subscription.
     
    deeastman, Sep 11, 2010
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  3. no1uknow

    no1uknow Notebook Consultant

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    The most current iso available from Microsoft is up to and including Service Pack 3, and that is only available to MSDN/Technet subscribers. MS will not release any newer, fully updated ISOs unless a SP4 would ever come out, which im sure it won't.
     
    no1uknow, Sep 11, 2010
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