The question of costs of re - install Windows XP Pro.

I need to wipe my hard drive and reinstall Windows XP Pro. My OS drive is SP1. I really don't want to go through the installation of SP1, and then install all the updates and Service Packs (a lot of time and reboots). Is it possible to download Win XP Pro with SP3 and use my product key code to eliminate install all updates? If so where can I download XP Pro with SP3?

Thank you, Don

You create an integrated installation drive containg the latest sp.

One of the many sites; http://www.MaximumPC.com/article/how-to--slipstream-your-XP-installation

PS It not there no legal download / legitimate WinXP, otherwise if you have a subscription to tecknet

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