Do I need to install Windows XP SP3 on Vista?

I recently bought a laptop with Vista Home Basic.  Update Microsoft keeps asking me to install Windows XP SP3 on my computer.  I have to install the SP3 of XP on Vista?  If this is not the case, how can I turn off the darn request?
Thank you.

Hi Rkroberts,

Thank you for using the Microsoft Windows Vista Forums.

The answer to your question is no.

You can choose to have windows stop offering you this update. Here's how:

1.

Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button, all programsand then click Windows Update.

2.

In the left pane, click check for updates , and then, when Windows finds updates for your computer, click view available updates.

3.

Do right click the update you want to install, and then click hide update. The next time you check the updates, the update will not be automatically selected or installed.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

If please reply and let us know if your problem is resolved or if you need further assistance David O
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