Had to restore my PC to the original settings and now I am unable to install additional MS updates.

ORIGINAL TITLE: Service pack edition

Had to restore my PC to original - XP Pro version 2002, SP2 settings - and now I am unable to install additional MS updates.  Mr. Fix - it will not work with SP2, windows update is turned on but does not work. What can I do to install the latest service packs?

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717>

For Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation procedure

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/875364>

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