If WinXP users allow Windows Update to install SP3, your system is already ready already. If you choose to download SP3 from the MS Download Center (the huge version for IT Pros and Developers), you'll want to follow the directions at the site below to make sure your system is ready for the update. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717/ Peace, Gman "The only dumb questions are the ones that are never asked" --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------