Cannot update to Windows XP Service Pack 3

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satyor

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Hi,

Windows Update is trying to install Service Pack 3. In the installation process, I get the following error message:

"the install program cannot copy the 'atapi.sys file' from c\windows\system32\drivers"

In the same installation window, another message suggests I use another location: if I understand well, I am supposed to create a folder called "Windows XP System Files" and "insert" it...

However much I tried, I really do NOT understand what that means and have no idea on how to perform such a thing.

If somebody has an idea, her/his advice would be much appreciated.

PS: how do you strike the antislash "\" in Windows XP from a MacBook Pro AZERTY keyboard?
 
Thanks John for the very detailed suggestion

The process seems very time-consuming though

Since I use Windows mainly for electronic dictionaries which are not available for Mac, I decided not to update anymore.

I also have to go on the web with Firefox for windows, that's true. Hope Windows will eventually leave me alone. If not, I'll follow your advice.

Thanks again!
 
John, I am having a similar issue where the XP Service Pack 3 fails during installation. I've read the linked Slipstream article, download XP SP 3 from Microsoft. My virtual machine which is running Parrallels Desktop 6 has Windows XP SP 2 with all updates.

Do I need to slipstream Windows XP SP 2 before Slipstreaming XP SP 3?

I am a rookie in Windows, is this command line approach as straight forward as it appears?

Thanks,

Ash
 
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