Under XP. Impossible to download SP 3 or Security Essentials

The foregoing is the essence of my problems. Tried so long just frustrated. Appreciate the help... !

You recently ran a Clean Install on your friend's PC?

Or was your friend at the SP2 level very risky for a while? (If so, I suspect malware).
Your friend saved all its important data yet? If this isn't the case, you need to do this ASAP!
You have access to an external hard drive?

Tags: Windows

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