How to Obtain Windows NT Version 3.5 U.S. Service Pack

ID: Q121693

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT 3.5 Workstation and Server U.S. Service Pack 3
** THIS U.S. SERVICE PACK 3 IS FOR WINDOWS NT VERSION 3.5 ONLY!! **

The Windows NT 3.5 Workstation and Server U.S. Service Pack 3 is a cumulative build of all fixes to Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server version 3.5.

To find out which bugs are fixed by this update, see the README.TXT file that accompanies the Service Pack or query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces): 


   S E R V P A C K


AVAILABLE FORMATS AND FILES FOR WINDOWS NT 3.5 SERVICE PACK 3

Service Pack 3 is available as single self-extracting archive files for Intel (x86), MIPS, and ALPHA-based computers. For x86-based computers, 9 self-extracting files are available to create a 3.5-inch floppy disk upgrade set.

New symbol files for debugging Windows NT 3.5 with Service Pack 3 on x86, MIPS, and ALPHA-based computers are also available on the Internet.

The Remote Access Service (RAS) software compression device drivers for Windows NT version 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 clients are included in Windows NT 3.5 Service Pack 3.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING

Not all formats are available on all electronic forums. Because of their size, the single large archive files for the x86, MIPS, and ALPHA-based versions of Service Pack 3 are only available on the Internet.

Service Pack 3 is available on the following electronic services: 


   Internet: ftp.microsoft.com (207.46.133.140)
   /bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt35/ussp3    (all formats)

   Microsoft Download Service (425)936-6735       (x86 3.5 disk set)


ORDERING WINDOWS NT 3.5 SERVICE PACK 3

If you do not have access to one of the electronic services listed above, you can order Service Pack 3 from the Microsoft Sales Information Center (MSIC) at 1-800-426-9400.



Product Release Services has released the following CD to manufacturing:

Service Pack 3 for NT 3.5, US (CD): 


   Disk Set #:         236-075-145
   Disk Assy #:        236-075-146
   CD Type:            ISO
   Arrival at DADC:    8/29/95
   Arrival at KAO:     N/A
   Arrival at Ireland: 9/2/95
   Product ID:         No


Service Pack 3 for NT 3.5, US (1.44mb): 


   Disk Set #:  236-074-675
   Disk Assy #: 236-074-676   Disk 1
                236-074-677   Disk 2
                236-074-678   Disk 3
                236-074-679   Disk 4
                236-074-680   Disk 5
                236-074-681   Disk 6
                236-074-701   Disk 7
                236-074-702   Disk 8


FILES AVAILABLE FROM ONLINE SERVICES

ALPHA Version Service Pack 3

Item ID   Filename       Description           File Size 


N/A       SP3_35A.EXE    Windows NT 3.5 SP3    13,692,735
N/A       SYM_35A.EXE    Debug Symbol Files     3,337,476
S15559    ALPHASYS.EXE   CPU Integrity Tests       47,633
S15556    RAS_35A.EXE    RAS S/W Compression       62,469


MIPS Version Service Pack 3



Item ID   Filename      Description           File Size 


N/A       SP3_35M.EXE   Windows NT 3.5 SP3    12,974,433
N/A       SYM_35M.EXE   Debug Symbol Files     2,867,169
S15557    RAS_35M.EXE   RAS S/W Compression       49,350


x86 Version Service Pack 3 (Single File)



Item ID   Filename      Description           File Size 


N/A       SP3_35I.EXE   Windows NT 3.5 SP3    9,071,767
N/A       SYM_35I.EXE   Debug Symbol Files    7,439,145
S15558    RAS_35I.EXE   RAS S/W Compression      62,181


x86 3.5-inch Disk Set for Service Pack 3

Item ID   Filename      Description         File Size 


S15197    35SP3D1.EXE   NT35 SP3  Disk1     1,312,944
S15198    35SP3D2.EXE   NT35 SP3  Disk2     1,395,802
S15199    35SP3D3.EXE   NT35 SP3  Disk3     1,399,379
S15200    35SP3D4.EXE   NT35 SP3  Disk4     1,396,625
S15201    35SP3D5.EXE   NT35 SP3  Disk5     1,385,608
S15202    35SP3D6.EXE   NT35 SP3  Disk6     1,391,408
S15203    35SP3D7.EXE   NT35 SP3  Disk7     1,396,508
S15204    35SP3D8.EXE   NT35 SP3  Disk8     1,110,343
S15205    NT35SP3.EXE   NT35 SP3  Install     294,347


If you are unable to access these files, contact Microsoft Product Support Services.

INSTALLING WINDOWS NT 3.5 SERVICE PACK 3

ALPHA, MIPS, or x86 Single Disk Upgrade

Copy the self-extracting file to a directory on your hard drive and type the name of the self-extracting file with a "-d" switch after it. For example, to decompress the file, SP3_35I.EXE, enter the following command: 


   SP3_35I.EXE -d


After the service pack has been decompressed, run the UPDATE.EXE program to install the updated files.

x86 3.5-inch Disk Set Upgrade



  1. Copy the following files to a directory on your hard disk drive:
    35SP3D1.EXE
    35SP3D2.EXE
    35SP3D3.EXE
    35SP3D4.EXE
    35SP3D5.EXE
    35SP3D6.EXE
    35SP3D7.EXE
    35SP3D8.EXE
    NT35SP3.EXE


  2. Run the NT35SP3.EXE program.


  3. Run the MK35SP3.BAT batch file to create the update disks.

    NOTE: You need eight formatted 1.44 MB 3.5" disks for this procedure.


  4. Read the README.TXT file and proceed as directed.


If you prefer to upgrade direct from your hard disk but cannot download the 9 MB file, you may download the 3.5-inch files and manually extract them (with the -d switch) to your hard disk drive and then install Service Pack 3 without using floppy disks.

RAS Software Compression Drivers Included with Service Pack 3

Windows NT 3.5 Service Pack 3 includes RAS software compression drivers for Windows NT version 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 clients.

ASYNCMAC.SYS supports software compression over RAS on Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. ASYNCMAC.SYS should be installed in the %SystemRoot%\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS directory.

NOTE: Microsoft has not tested this ASYNCMAC.SYS file on computers running Windows NT 3.1 with Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3, and makes no guarantees as to its performance.

RASMAC.386 supports software compression over RAS on Windows for Workgroups 3.11. RASMAC.386 should be installed in the %Windowsroot%\SYSTEM directory.

To install these drivers, back up your current files with the same name or rename them and copy the corresponding new file in its place. Restart your computer.

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Last Reviewed: March 4, 1999
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