STEALTH429
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hello everyone. good day! just recently updated with the latest SP3 from microsoft. its already available.go and get your share. regards.
Source: http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Windows_XP_SP3_Pegged_for_Apr_21_Release/551-88564-580.htmlWindows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is expected to be released to manufacturing on April 21 and to the general public eight days later on April 29 through Microsoft's Windows Update service
Windows XP SP3 is a rollup that includes all previously released updates for Windows XP, including security updates, out-of-band releases, and hotfixes. It contains a small number of new updates, but should not significantly change the Windows XP experience.
STEALTH429 said:Will there be any consequences if i dont uninstall it prior to the official release of SP3? thanks for the guidance.
Dated 4/21/2008:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 has hit Release to Manufacturing (RTM) milestone. In other words, it is only available to OEMs. Customers with Microsoft Volume Licensing, Microsoft Connect beta testers, as well as MSDN and TechNet subscribers have not yet received the final build.
What does SP3 do:
The service pack includes all security updates, out-of-band releases, and hotfixes released since Windows XP SP2 hit Microsoft's servers back in August 2004.
SP3 will bring some Vista features to XP users, including Network Access Protection, "Black Hole" Router Detection, the Microsoft Kernel Cryptographic Module, and the ability to install XP without entering a product key. Windows Internet Explorer 7 must still be downloaded and installed separately. There are also reported speed improvements for the six-year-old operating system.
http://arstechnica.com/journals/mic.../windows-xp-service-pack-3-hits-rtm-milestone
Dated 4/21/2008:
Windows XP, Service Pack 3, will be released to Microsoft business customers through their MSDN and TechNet subscriptions sooner than that -- but Microsoft didn't provide a specific timetable.
From Information Week:
http://www.informationweek.com/news...cle.jhtml?articleID=207401283&subSection=News
Dated 4/21/2008:
Microsoft confirmed today that the final version of Windows XP Service Pack 3 has been released to PC manufacturers right on schedule. The update will be available to end users to download next Tuesday, April 29, and pushed to Windows Update in June
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2285971,00.asp
taylor_000 said:I replaced service pk 1 and 2, with Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate
and I found that my computer went from slow to fast, I INSTALLED SP3 FIRST, THEN UNINSTALLED 1 AND 2.
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) provides new proactive security technologies for Windows XP to better defend against viruses, worms, and hackers along with increased manageability and an improved experience for users.
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 fixes a range of bugs in Windows XP. It doesn't matter what XP updates you have previously applied to your system, SP3 will update any unpatched, partially patched or completely updated system (it includes all previously released patches and updates). XP SP3 fixes the security holes so you won't get attacked.
Bobbye said:No, there is also an SP3 for Office also. There IS an SP3 for Windows XP, but Final Release isn't out yet. Should be any day. I don't know why so many are clamoring to get it! An SP needs to be out for a bit to mellow! No way would you catch me getting it right off!