If you want to install Windows XP SP3 on more than one computer over a local network, you can use the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) mode of installation. Windows XP Installation Process is more typical so it need careful instruction.
To install Windows XP SP3 by using the UNC mode of installation, follow these steps:
1. Copy the contents of the Windows XP SP3 CD to a shared folder on the network.
2. Click Start, click Run.
3. Type cmd, and then press ENTER.
4. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
windowsxp-kb936929-sp3-x86-enu.exe /x:shared folder name
Note In this command, shared folder name is a placeholder for the folder on the network to which you want to extract Windows XP SP3.
5. Under the shared folder on the network, locate and then double-click the Update folder.
Note The Update folder is located under the i386 folder.
6. Double-click the Update.exe file to install Windows XP SP3.
