Deleted bootcamp by mistake in windows partition

Hi guys,
I deleted by mistake the bootcamp in the windows partition, while I wanted to install SP3 for Win XP as it is required for a program I need.
Unfortunately I do not have neither my installation DVD for OS Snow Leopard nor for the XP with me.
How do I get the bootcamp back to install the exe-file for the update so that I can install the SP3 for windows???
Thx a lot
cheers
tomasino

I actually deleted the bootcamp program itself, as I was told that there was not enough space on the HD (4MB missing).....and I did not read the latest threads that this is a problem due to missing SP3.
As I wanted to delete the basecamp (for GARMIN) I deleted the bootcamp instead and did not realize it.
But the link you refer to is just for the updates, that I tried already and it did not work as I could not start the BCupdate.exe file.....no idea why not.
I will try to install the 3.1 and then see what happens.
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