How to Change Windows Service Pack

Many times, new softwares, games require you to have the latest service packs to install. There's a way to bypass that.


For example, the latest GTA IV requires that
You can change your service pack 2 to display 3, or vice-versa.


Step 1:


Open the run option from the start meny and type in 'regedit' and press enter


Step 2:



Make a backup of your registry (just in case)


Step 3:


Browse to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ CurrentControlSet\ Control\ Windows"


Step 4:


Modify the value of "CSDVersion" from "0x00000200" (SP2) to the Windows XP SP3 value of "0x00000300".


Step 5:
Close registry editor.
Step 6:


Reboot your computer.