I have windows XP SP2 and when I try to install SP3, the current installation stops the computer stops.

I was recently given an older laptop. I have windows XP Home Edition SP2. When I try to update windows, update web site scans my pc and says I need to install SP3 to update other windows. It downloads, but it starts to install, at Midway, the PC shuts down. When I power backup, windows starts to load, but discounts can go back every time. Only way I can get windows to work again is to join the conservation program and windows restore to before sp3 install atemp. I discovered that I need to install microsoft .net framework 2.0 SP2, but as it tries to install it, it stops and gives me an error code 1601. What is the problem and what can do to reslove? I don't know any history of what has been done until I got it. I know it works, but without SP3 and needs updated to work correctly. What can I do?

Hello Chris3535,

Welcome to the community Microsoft and thanks for posting the question.

According to the description, it seems that you are having problems with Windows XP Service Pack 3. As I understand it, you cannot install Windows XP Service Pack 3.

Step 1: check first pre - it not to install Windows XP Service Pack 3

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3

Step 2: Perform the steps in the link and check.

You cannot install updates after a repair of Windows XP or after Windows XP SP3 is installed immediately after a new installation of Windows XP SP2

Meet us if you encounter any problems during the Installation of Windows XP SP3.  or any other matter of Windows and I would be happy to help you.

Good day!

Hope this information helps.

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