I have a pc very very slow and I need to top it up with xp sp1, if I do that, I'll be able to get the necessary updates? Can I ignore sp2 and go straight to sp3?

I have the disc that came with my pc which is sp1. just boot my PC with the floppy in the drive?

Yes, you can jump SP2 and install SP3 directly. Or integrate your SP1 installation disc:

http://theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd.htm MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

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