XP SP3 install without Bootamp 2.1 update ?

Hi all,
Just wondering how necessary is it to update bootcamp 2.1 before proceeding with XP SP3.
I just can't get BC 2.1 installed (same issue as everyone else) and curious if anyone went SP3 without the update. Working well for you? Errors of any kind?
Cheers!

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