Iv never had to use that method of updating a system before so it could have been something i did wrong or a system glitch " who knowsAs mentioned earlier one of the problems installing SP3 is AV interference. That may have been the problem in your case.
Glad you got it sorted.
Good. 
Still, I can confirm what oldman said, as I also use this download, if needed.
Never had any problems with it.
At least i know now the link is fine for if i need it in the future, “oldman” it could have been the AV interfering somehow - Outpost security suite was what they had installed and all i changed on it was setting the firewall to auto learn, now i know to turn it of also Thanks
Oh, I do appreciate your Info / advice, oldman. Thanks!
I’m VERY tempted to pull the trigger and just do it. I’d certainly want to have that computer be completely up to date with SP3.
And who knows? I may yet do it, albeit not necessarily this week or this month.
For sure I have bookmarked that site.
I first have to look into that Drive Imaging thing that I inquired about in another thread.
Cuz I wouldn’t want to be operating without a safety net … and as it stands right now, operating without a safety net is exactly what I’d be doing what with no Windows XP CD or System Recovery CDs.
I’m off to go check out that thread with the FREE Drive Imaging Apps Recommendations.