Windows XP service pack 3 error!

[Gunni Parker]

My GF has gave me hair old laptop to sort out and after a bit of fiddling I found out that it hasn't had an update for a very long time due to the automatic updates being turned off!

Anyway's, when I come to install service pack 3 for xp, I get this error code!

'Service Pack 3 Setup Error, This Service Pack requires the machine to be on AC Power before setup starts'

If I ignore this error the installation fails. Any idea as to why?

 

[Gunni Parker]

Yeah I thought that, so I have unplugged it and I am still getting the same message.

 

[Gunni Parker]

Oh I am very special this morn, I forgot to flick the switch on when the cable was plugged in! Stupid laptops! I will advise my woman to get a desktop. Thanks chaps.