Can I download Windows XP and save it to a disk?

WINDOWS XP / HOME EDITION / 2002 VERSION / SERVICE PACK 3

Can I download Windows XP Service Pack 3 on the Microsoft site and save it to a disk?
I was going to wipe my hard drive and reinstall the operating system on my machine, but I don't have the original CD supplied with my machine.
I was informed by a representative of Microsoft Answers to contact the manufacturer of my machine because windows was preinstalled. After contacting the manufacturer of my machine, the representative told me that I could buy a Windows XP installation CD and install Windows XP on my machine.
Is it possible to download Windows XP Home Edition / Service Pack 3 on a website and burn it to a CD and then use that CD to reinstall the Windows XP operating system on my machine? That's what I need http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=25129
Thanks in advance for your answer.

NO, you can not do what you plan to do.

The files available for download called "Windows XP Service Pack 3" are updated to a full installation of Windows XP.  You can either download an ISO (or 'image') - which is what is your link - or executable file (http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=24).

The ISO file or image is used to create a CD using software able to do this, for example ImgBurn(free).

In both cases, what you get is the 'service pack' and not the full Windows operating system.

You need a Windows XP installation CD.  It may be 'gold' (as originally published) or you can find one that integrates the service pack 1 or service pack 2 or service pack 3.  If you get a pre - sp3 installation CD, you will need to update the installation soon after installation.  You can go from sp 1 directly to sp3 without need to install sp2, but if you get an installation CD "gold" you first need to install sp 1 or sp2 before installing sp3.

Because Microsoft stopped selling Windows XP some time ago, real installation CD are becoming harder to find.

Although the representative of the manufacturer of your computer is correct that you could buy a Windows XP installation CD and install it, the manufacturer was hired by its license from Microsoft to provide you with a method of re-installing Windows when you purchased the computer.  This may have been a restore partition hidden on your hard drive or a CD/DVD that came with your computer.  I guess that you have lost or damaged what was initially provided so the manufacturer is more able or do not want to replace it with a CD.

Here are some tips of long date MS MVP PA Bear:

HOW TO get WinXP SP1 or SP2 fully patched after a 'clean install': http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

1. download & save the installer for WinXP SP3 on your desktop:
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5b33b5a8-5E7...

[Yes, you can jump SP2 if you run WinXP SP1.]

2. read & take into account:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/Windows-XP-SP...

3 connected as long as administrator, if necessary, double-click the saved file to install WinXP SP3.  Follow the prompts. Be patient and restart twice when the installation ends.

4. make the resolution method 2 here (believe me):
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/943144

5. go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com . Install all required software, and then click CONTINUE. Select CUSTOM and scan | Install the critical updates of security offered. Still, follow all the instructions.

[I do NOT recommend install IE7 through Windows Update.]

6. make sure that automatic updates is enabled; FC.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306525

Other references:

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for the Service Pack 3 (SP3), until April 14-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and the Canada.

Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 . Select "Windows".
XP"and select"Windows XP Service Pack 3 "

5 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
[installation clean = new computer]
http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/XPPC.mspx

Measures to help prevent spyware
http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/computer/spyware/prevent.mspx

How TO get Windows XP Gold fully patched: http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

1. download & save the WinXP SP2 installer on your desktop:
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8...

[Yes, you can jump SP1]

1B. download & save the installer for WinXP SP3 on your desktop:
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5b33b5a8-5E7...

2. read & take into account:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/Windows-XP-SP...

3. administrator, if necessary, double-click the saved file to install Windows XP * SP2 *.  Follow the prompts. Be patient and restart twice when the installation ends.

3B. logged on as administrator, if necessary, double-click the saved file to install WinXP SP3.  Follow the prompts. Be patient and restart twice when the installation ends.

4. make the resolution method 2 here (believe me):
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/943144

5. go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com . Install all required software, and then click CONTINUE. Select CUSTOM and scan | Install the critical updates of security offered.  Still, follow all the instructions.

[I do NOT recommend install IE7 through Windows Update.]

6. make sure that automatic updates is enabled; FC.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306525

References with dubbing:

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows XP, but only for the Service Pack 3 (SP3), until April 14-09. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and the Canada.  Reach
http://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | Select "Windows".
XP"and select"Windows XP Service Pack 3 "

Protect your PC!
http://www.Microsoft.com/athome/security/computer/default.mspx

Learn how to protect your PC by taking the three simple steps
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=3AD23728-497...

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