topic Why can’t I install XP Service Pack 3 in PCs & Accessories

Why can’t I install XP Service Pack 3

imagery — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:08:01 GMT

I have a Vaio VGN-SZ1VP_C with Windows (OEM) XP Service Pack 2. I've tried installing Service Pack 3 many times but the installation alway fails. Does anyone know why this happens and is there a solution to installing it succesfully? Not sure if it's the drivers that need updating, I don't kwow how to update them.

Why can’t I install XP Service Pack 3

rich912 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:37:24 GMT

Hi imagery,

There could be a number of reasons why you are having difficulties installing service pack 3 but for starters have a read of this Microsoft Support acticle.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Rich

Why can’t I install XP Service Pack 3

imagery — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:47:40 GMT

Many thanks for your reply. I'd read that article and couldn't see my installation failure noted there. Microsoft Support last week said it could be the Vaio drivers in need of update but I don't know how to check or source driver updates

Why can’t I install XP Service Pack 3

rich912 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:57:23 GMT

Hi imagery,

Updated drivers for your model can be downloaded from the Support site.

http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computing/vaio/downloads/updates/index.aspx?l=en_GB&m=VGN-SZ1VP_C

Rich