About this tag
The sp3 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Service Pack 3 for Windows XP, including slipstreaming SP3 into custom installation discs, troubleshooting network and internet connectivity issues on SP3 systems, configuring the Windows Firewall in XP SP3, and manually updating an XP SP3 virtual machine to the 2014 end-of-support updates. One thread also mentions Office 2007 SP3 compatibility with Windows 10. Common themes include using SP3 with older hardware, virtual machines, and resolving driver and update problems.
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    Windows XP Nightmare making XP custom install disc

    Hi, I previously used Nlite to make a custom xp install with the sp3 slipstream feature, it also let me install drivers for the sata drive. Upon installation I had a variety of issues like missing files. Anyway today I wanted to just make a original xp disc using the driver packs software...
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    Windows XP WinXP in VBox internet for google but nothing else?

    Hi, I have finally got around to trying to use the software I Wanted to use in winxp however as the software has a virus in it I wanted to install a virus checker first, however despite the vbox giving it internet access, I can only seem to access google.com which does work because I can put a...
  3. NKVD

    Windows XP Windows XP PRO SP3 sees lan but cannot connect to Internet

    Hello to everyone, I have an old installation of Windows XP Professional SP3 from November of 2008 and for about 5 years I couldn't boot to Windows because the system was always rebooting due to hardware error and BSOD. Last week I've managed to fix it by using the five files DEFAULT, SAM...
    • NKVD
    • Thread
    • bsod computer issues connection issues dhcp hardware issues installation internet lan legacy os local network network professional repair router sp3 system restore troubleshooting windows update windows xp winsock
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Proactivo

    Windows XP Configure firewall windows xp pro sp3

    I have seen how to configure an exception, but how can i configure to control a program for not connect to internet ? Thanks
    • Proactivo
    • Thread
    • configuration exception firewall help internet network program control security sp3 windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows XP Is it possible to (manually) update a 'new' XP system?

    If I use my XP_SP3 disk to create a new virtual machine in VBox, is it possible to bring it up to date (i.e. to the 2014 end-of-support updates). Is there a list somewhere of XP-applicable KBs?
    • rlincolnh
    • Thread
    • end of support kbs legacy systems manual update microsoft sp3 update vbox virtual machine windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. Kerbankle

    Windows 7 Current Memory Prices and Selling Advice for 16GB SP3 RAM in Gaming Setups

    Hey, while im at it, how much will 2 sticks of 8 gb of SP3 ram cost nowadays? And should I even sell it, if I need a med to high spec machine that can do standart stuff and gaming (just a bit, No GTAs) I know there is a whole forum thread for Hardware , Im just lazy
    • Kerbankle
    • Thread
    • cost forum thread gaming hardware memory prices microsoft ram sp3 standard tasks windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows XP Difficulty Connecting to the Internet

    I have an old (10 years) computer which I have had to reinstall Windows XP on.This was done using the original installation disc. To use this disc I had to reformat the hard drive. The computer is now running XP again. The original installation disc was of course also 10 years old so the...
    • Arthur Gray
    • Thread
    • access issues antivirus browser issues chrome epson hardware upgrade home network internet access internet explorer network issues old hardware page unobtainable security risks software compatibility sp2 sp3 troubleshooting update windows xp wireless
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 office pro 2007

    Just upgrade to win10 and cannot install office pro 2007 from the original disks. I keep getting an corrupt d file or disk error. I had read that 2007 sp3 was compatible but since I have original disks, do not have sp3. Questions: Can I install 2007 in win10. If so, how?
    • Rgleason
    • Thread
    • compatibility error message help installation office 2007 repair disk software issues sp3 upgrade windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows XP Win XP SP3 installation disc will not open and install?

    I have an old HP Photosmart S20 scanner that will only work on Win XP. I've wiped an old HDD and installed Win XP Pro and am now trying to install SP3 from a disc. No luck! There are no setup or install programs on the SP3 disc. How do I get this to install?
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    Windows XP BSOD when shutt down Windows XP

    Greetings. I've got a PC with XP just formatted and clean, and happens that most of times I try to shutt it down or reboot, at the last second when it must get off, it appears a BSOD and auto reboots. That started to happen before the format. With Blue Screen Viewer I can see the error and it...
    • DavidESP1989
    • Thread
    • audio bsod device manager drivers error formatting high definition audio intel memtest microsoft minidump nonpaged area nvidia pci.sys ram reboot shutdown sp3 update windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows XP Problem formatting HDD

    Hey guys, I tried to format my HDD during installation proces and there was no option to perform this task. It just gave me the option to install Win XP on that drive in the same folder or to install it in the other one (I did it anyway, so now I just have 4 Gb of free space, instead of 30). Any...
  12. BobDobalina

    Windows XP Can't clean Recycler - access denied

    Hello, while I am using my old Windows XP SP3 Laptop, I try to solve some problems. This time I had an old folder, that I could not delete - the folder didn'T gave me the access to do that. That with the program "Unlocker" I could delete it into the recycler. Now sadly the Recycler is empty...
    • BobDobalina
    • Thread
    • access denied error message file issues folder deletion old laptop recycler sp3 trash can unlocker windows xp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. Vaibhav Chhabra

    Windows 7 Dynamic IP , Internet not working Windows 7

    I am using Windows 7 SP3 .Earlier i used Dynamic IP as my Network Setiings . But one day the system crashed and since then the internet wasn't working . Then i had to change IP to static and enter the configuration Nos. like -- 192.168.1.3 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 etc etc I now need to work...
    • Vaibhav Chhabra
    • Thread
    • browser issues configuration connectivity driver reinstall dynamic ip ethernet home network internet issues ip address local network network adapter network settings realtek sp3 static ip tech support troubleshooting vpn windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 With the latest Win7 updates, my WinXP PC is no longer able to access shared files!

    I have a LAN comprised of two Win7 Ultimate 64bit (sp1) PC's and one or more XP PC's. They have been able to share files between them pretty well for many months, but with the latest Win7 updates, the XP PC is no longer able to access the Win7 shared files. They, however, have full access to...
    • TrevorS
    • Thread
    • access denied compatibility configuration encryption file sharing home network lan microsoft network permissions sp1 sp2 sp3 tech support troubleshooting update user issues windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows XP IE 8 on Win XP briefly opens then immediately closes

    IE 8 on Win XP SP3 briefly opens then immediately closes when starting Windows normally and in Diagnostic Startup. However, IE 8 opens and works fine in Safe Mode With Networking. I tried resetting IE but that didn't help. I also cannot run Windows Update. I tried Solution 3 from here but it...
    • pfw415
    • Thread
    • browser diagnostic startup fix ie8 internet explorer malware microsoft reset ie safe mode software issues sp3 system restore troubleshooting user support windows update windows xp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows XP Windows XP Pro,SP3,emachines,T3104 motherboard-no audio

    I am on my third motherboard thinking that is the problem but, still no audio.I have tried several audio programs with no help. System says every thing is good but, when I pick a sound in audio properties the screen shows the sound is playing but, nothing is heard. Any help would be greatly...
  17. hasanmakki

    Windows XP please I need help!! xp professional sp3

    So I had this autorun virus that blocked some programs from oppening that I desperately need for work, I downloaded auturonremover but it didn't help, tried uninstalling it, didn't uninstall properly Delete it The uninstalled it, showed me that it was deleted remove it from add or delete...
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    Windows XP blue screen problems

    I have had a number of blue screens lately. 4 out of 5 have been UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP.. I've attached five minidump files. Computer Dell Computer Dimension 2400 (desktop) 2003 Operating System Windows XP Home Edition (original and pre-installed) 32-bit SP3 reinstalled 02-20-2014 CPU...
    • conceptualclarity
    • Thread
    • 32-bit blue screen crash dell graphics driver hardware issues intel graphics kernel error memory minidump pentium performance reinstall sp3 support system error troubleshooting usb drives windows xp
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows XP XP SP3 extend partition inquiry

    Hi, On XP Drive 0 I have C: with XP and have another couple of drives as well. and Drive 1 is F: Primary and G: Extended each about 37GB. I have Drive 2 D: 80GB Extended partition... I want to join both F and G together as 1 partition mainly the G: one. Though Disk Mgmt Storage...
    • ozstar
    • Thread
    • disk management drive configuration extended partition ntfs partition sp3 storage system setup windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows XP IDE HDD master not found press F1 error after replacing HDD with SDD

    Hi, I have replaced an IDE HDD with a cloned SDD on an XP SP3 (Asus motherboard) PC. The PC boots up off SDD ok after the error message "IDE HDD master not found press F1" and pressing F1. I'm trying to get rid of this error message. The Bios setup thinks the IDE is still in the PC even thought...
    • Paul Blades
    • Thread
    • ahp asus bios boot issues cloning configuration device management error hardware issues hdd ide master not found motherboard pc upgrade port issues sata sp3 ssd troubleshooting windows xp
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support