Windows 2k service pack 3 update.

[ktc]

I am running Windows 2k professional on a Pentium 4 1.2G machine. I have kept the updates and service patches current up to the win2k service pack 3. I have tried to download it 4 or 5 times and have had it freeze at the point where it shows contacting web site "ntservicepack.microsoft.com/isapi/pstream3.dll/win2000/sp".
I have to cancel the download and it then freezes the browser window so that it can not be closed and a reboot is necessary. I have loaded pack 2 successfully when it came out and all of the critical updates loaded ok. Thanks for the help.

[raftero]

i could never load sp3 on 2kpro with p4 1.6,but with me it completed the download then wouldn't install gave an error and quit.

[edrod13]

Maybe someone you know has win2k and has succesfully downloaded SP3. If so, why not have them burn it to a CD and then you can just install it that way. I don't think doing this is illegal but if I am wrong the mods here can edit my post. Just my two cents. HTH

Edrod13

[ktc]

Originally posted by edrod13 Maybe someone you know has win2k and has succesfully downloaded SP3. If so, why not have them burn it to a CD and then you can just install it that way. I don't think doing this is illegal but if I am wrong the mods here can edit my post. Just my two cents. HTH Edrod13

Thanks for the response. I have the complete manual download of the service pack from the microsoft site. However, from what I understand, if it is installed, it will install all the aspects of the service pack whether you need it or not including the NT server sections. I don't know how extensive this install is and whether the total install will affect the stability of the system with all the unneccessary server sections.