Changing Windows Disk XP Home Edition/SP2 to SP3

I have a OEM Windows XP/SP2 Disk (registered), and I have Upgraded to SP3. However, when I run Certain Programs and get Asked to Insert my Windows Disk, I get the Error Message that I have the Wrong Disk?? Can I Update the Disk I have Now to SP3, or would I have to make a New Disk? I have found that this is called ''Slipstreaming''...Is there a Program I can Install and Run that aids in this process?
Is there a ''Work-around'' to Update the Disk I have already?
Also, keep in mind I'm between a Noob and a Novice when it comes to this kinda Programming.

Anonymous Oct 14, 2009

SMITTYJL:
Apparently you misunderstood my Issue. SP3 that is Now Installed on My Computer works fine. It's My Original Programming OS Disk that is the Issue. My OEM Disk is XP/SP2, which when I get asked by the System or another Program to "Insert Disk", I get a "Wrong Disk" message.
So, therefore I trying to figure out HOW to "Slipstream" my SP2 to a SP3 on my OEM Disk...So, that My System recognizes the Disk again.

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Try downloading SP3 again and save to desktop, then re-install (replacing 1st. installation). There might have been a glitch in the first download.

Anonymous Oct 14, 2009

Sorry, I did the same upgrade to my computer (SP2 to SP3) and it still recognizes my original disc.

Thats why I thought it might have been in the SP3 upgrade installation.

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