Windows XP SP3 Available

hello everyone. good day! just recently updated with the latest SP3 from microsoft. its already available.go and get your share. regards.

No It Isn't

NO it isn't

Source: http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Windows_XP_SP3_Pegged_for_Apr_21_Release/551-88564-580.html

Do not post this, it gets everyone upset, searching around

The only version presently released version is Xp SP3 RC2 (which I would NOT RECOMMEND to download)

Anyone who has this version installed, is advised to remove it, before the end of April (if not sooner)

Kimsland, My apology! Youre right its XP SP3 RC2. Will there be any consequences if i dont uninstall it prior to the official release of SP3? thanks for the guidance.

Users who presently have XP SP3 RC2 installed

Versions include:

build 5508 (Release Candidate 2 Refresh)
build v.5503 (leaked test version for private beta testers)
build 3311 (Release Candidate 2)

Microsoft can’t verify the integrity of the beta RC 2 Service packs
ie Anything is possible, including hidden files and malware

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview

Read here for new functionality included in this service pack

source: Microsoft

Uninstall information for the Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate
To uninstall Windows XP SP3, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run, type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK.
2. Click Change or Remove Programs.
3. Click Windows XP Service Pack 3 (936929), and then click Remove.
4. Restart the computer.

Further info:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) forum

One has to wonder why many users think "new is better". This is not true when it comes to Windows Updates. "Unless" it is a critical security patch for a vulnerability just identified, most would do well to delay getting the update and then when doing so, use Custom Install to decide which to get.

And no one should get beta versions unless they are a beta tester.

BE CAREFUL, there are known issues with SP3

Pass on the SP3 all version until software applications companies get on ball with it otherwise their are a lot of issues with it. Stick with SP2 for now..

how about the RTM version of SP3?
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Signatures-Updates/Windows-XP-SP3.shtml

Umm.... what exactly does service pack 3 do?

I believe the above covers what is being said and asked.

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.

Yes but taylor_000, you now must un-install your RC SP3 as the REAL version will be available very soon! via Windows Update (Well June, as stated by Bobbye above) If not sooner (actually I thought only a few days)

Thanks Kimsland !

Ahh i see.

Will they bring in anything that makes vista look cool, like the flippy thing and the themes?

I just did an XP Critical update and SP3 wasn't part of whats available.
It might not be for XP.
A search had no results,I'll stick with SP2 for now.
Till i'm told i need SP3.

Agreed.
But to be clear
XpSP1 minimum required-> then update to XpSP3

Actually, I'm going to install XPSP1 clean, then update InternetExplorer to Ver 7; then install SP3 (when it comes out!)

I'm pretty sure XPSP1 is minimum though.

i just installed the RTM version of SP3 yesterday after reformat my system under RC version of SP3 last month. i can say theres lot of performance difference between RC and RTM version. and the RTM version no longer include v.3108 etc in the system properties. in the RTM version it just says:
Windows XP 5.1 Service Pack 3 build 2600 080413-2111
2007 Microsoft Corporation.

anyone tried the RTM version as well? im quite sure its final though.

Rumors.....

Have the activation protocols been relaxed in SP-3?

Does it outperform SP-2?

I don't see why there's such a rush, after all general street dat is April 29, isn't it?

Although I admit I suffer from a societal disconnect. I'd wouldn't be caught dead standing in line at midnight to get a copy of the latest Harry Potter book or a Madden 2009 game.