Is it a good idea to update windows install?

I am running 3.1 on an XP SP3 machine... 4.5 must be installed? and how is this done?

Thank you

Windows Installer 4.5 is available
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942288

This article describes all the features new and improved Windows Installer 4.5.

TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011 - Update Services

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