Is there a way I can get even SP2 and SP3 for windows xp home edition to my pc that had been in storage since 2007?

I tried to go to windows update but redirected to micrsoft support page, which offers no SP2 and SP3 for windows XP Pro, and yet I don't have a network of computers running windows XP Pro download the SPs would be a disater as it is intended for more than one PC.

It does not give the notice to go to the windows update page, but I can't get there because I do not have windows XP SP 3 installed on my pc, and even if I have it on a disc I couldn't install it anyway because SP 2 is not installed on this pc.

So this pc seems to be thrown into a sort of limbo XP, does anyone know a way I can get these much needed without breaking service packs?

The download versions below can be installed on a single computer.

Where to download the SP3 Setup file:
(The file is large but only installs the components required by your PC)
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5b33b5a8-5e76-401F-BE08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

How to obtain the latest Windows XP (support CD or download) service pack
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

Your computer must be at least level SP1 or SP2 SP3 will not be
install on XP Gold.

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
Recommend the steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Also includes troubleshooting information.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

I would also create a "save image" of my front disc
to install SP3 just in case you have problems.
Not having any Image backup software:
Try the 'True Image' (has a 15 day trial version available)
http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/

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Windows SP2 download (WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2 - ENU.exe)
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4F30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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