Windows 2000 service pack 3

jeffy · Post by **jeffy** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:47 pm

I have Windows 2000, but TextPad won't install because it says I need service pack 3 or greater.

How do I find out what service pack I have, and how do I get the file(s) needed to update my OS?

P.S. I don't have internet at home, but do have a large USB drive for downloading at the library or school...

Thanks!

Post by **MudGuard** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:41 pm

How do I find out what service pack I have, and how do I get the file(s) needed to update my OS?

Press and hold the Windows key (between Ctrl and Alt, lower left corner). Press the "Pause" key (top row, right end).

A dialog should appear "System Properties". On the "General" page (which should be open, if not, change to it) you will find the System information including Service pack.

talleyrand · Post by **talleyrand** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:19 pm

Start -> Run
Type winver in the dialogue box.

jeffy · Post by **jeffy** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:16 pm

Okay thanks for helping me understand how to figure what I got.

Now how do I get the latest service pack to upgrade my OS? Thanks again.

ak47wong · Post by **ak47wong** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:18 pm

Go to www.microsoft.com and search for "windows 2000 sp3".

Andrew