Hidden XP Update File

[RJCaldwell]

My Automatic Windows Update system has downloaded the SP3 file and continues to prompt me to install it on my XP Media Center PC. I don't wish to install it but am unsure how to delete an already downloaded windows update file. Where is the SP3 update file and how do I nuke it?

 

[-Fabez-]

Why are you refusing to install service pack three ?

 

[RJCaldwell]

I have heard that SP3 and Media Center 2005 do not coexist well and do not want to lose the functionality of Media Center.

 

[-Fabez-]

Try installing it and see whether they do co-exist as service pack three is vital for your computer security.

 

[RJCaldwell]

I would rather not spend 10 minutes installing SP3 and then spend 6 hours searching the web and trying to figure out why Media Center does not work or why my computer will not boot.
I have always automatically downloaded and installed all critical updates for XP (which is currently XP SP2. I have no current problems with XP nor Media Center.

 

[-Fabez-]

Fair enough, thats your opinion Try to dismiss the update by not checking it when it asks you what to install.