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    Oct 11, 2011, 10:14 AM
    How long does it take to update to Service pack 3?
    Hello, I started installing SP3 for XP this morning it appears to be stalled. It has not given me an error but has not moved for at least 3 hours. The update installation screen states: Please wait while setup inspects your current configuration, archives your current files and updates your files. Finishing installation. Running processes after install. It has been at this point all morning.
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    Oct 11, 2011, 03:23 PM
    So long as your computer hasn't fallen asleep you may want to leave it on for a few more hours. Is the computer connected to the internet during the update? It may just be taking awhile if your computer is running slow.
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