Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Released to Web and Windows Update

malware · May 6, 2008, 08:59 PM

Today, Windows XP Service Pack (SP3) has officially hit the Release to Web (RTW) milestone. The third service pack for Windows XP is now available both on Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center.

Quote:

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. This white paper summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3.

DOWNLOAD: Network Installation (316.4MB) | ISO CD Image File (545MB).

Source: Ars Technica

intel igent · May 6, 2008, 09:01 PM

nice!

thnx malware

Snake05 · May 6, 2008, 09:03 PM

I'm just waiting for the headlines tomorrow about how many problems this has created, and will be removed for "further" revision...

eidairaman1 · May 6, 2008, 09:05 PM

i think i will install this once i reinstall windows, which i have no plans on doing anytime soon.

ShadowFold · May 6, 2008, 09:22 PM

Does this work with X64 and is it worth it?

Ravenas · May 6, 2008, 09:25 PM

Nice I'm downloading it now...XP just keeps getting better and better

thoughtdisorder · May 6, 2008, 09:25 PM

Thanks Malware! While I won't be rushing to update until a few days from now, I've been waiting for SP3 for my lappy! (Think I'll let some other folks be the "Pioneers")

PVTCaboose1337 · May 6, 2008, 09:33 PM

I just updated... here is proof.

thoughtdisorder · May 6, 2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PVTCaboose1337

I just updated... here is proof.

Excellent!

Will be interested in hearing what you think after you play a bit..

ShadowFold · May 6, 2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PVTCaboose1337

I just updated... here is proof.

Any performance gains or losses?

Exavier · May 6, 2008, 09:40 PM

what differences are you seeing, Pvt?

entilza · May 6, 2008, 09:53 PM

Has anyone uninstalled the latest SP3 Build then re-install the official SP3? If so please let me know of any issues... Thanks!

Nicksterr · May 6, 2008, 09:58 PM

what is the diff b/t the network installation and the iso cd image file? the network installation is what was leaked everywhere...

Kreij · May 6, 2008, 10:02 PM

My guess would be that the CD ISO has all of the localization (languages) included in it.
The network install probably checks your locale and gives you the one you need.

Just a guess though.

..'Ant'.. · May 6, 2008, 10:03 PM

I dont see much of a difference between SP2 to SP3.

erocker · May 6, 2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entilza

Has anyone uninstalled the latest SP3 Build then re-install the official SP3? If so please let me know of any issues... Thanks!

I did a while back and eventually ran into issues. Though, I can't be for certain that the issues were due to the process. I would recommend doing a fresh install if you're up to it.

KoD · May 6, 2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowFold

Does this work with X64 and is it worth it?

Doesn't work with x64.

"Windows XP SP3 is for x86 editions of Windows XP only. The x64 editions of Windows XP were serviced by Windows Server 2003 SP2."

ITman · May 6, 2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entilza

Has anyone uninstalled the latest SP3 Build then re-install the official SP3? If so please let me know of any issues... Thanks!

Installed SP3 on two PCs. One had SP3-beta on it before, one clean SP2 installation. No issues to report in either case.

jbunch07 · May 6, 2008, 11:40 PM

sweet ill give this a try!

Joshmcmillan · May 6, 2008, 11:45 PM

I downloaded and installed it a few days ago. It's been working great ever since. Haven't had any problems at all or noticed a difference (good or bad).

trog100 · May 7, 2008, 12:33 AM

so what exactly does it do.. does anybody have the faintest idea.. ???

trog

ps..just read the thingy.. pretty much nothing it seems so why bother..

KoD · May 7, 2008, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trog100

so what exactly does it do.. does anybody have the faintest idea.. ???

trog

ps..just read the thingy.. pretty much nothing it seems so why bother..

See your signature.

spud107 · May 7, 2008, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trog100

so what exactly does it do.. does anybody have the faintest idea.. ???

trog

ps..just read the thingy.. pretty much nothing it seems so why bother..

apart from not having to install a shitload of updates to an sp2 install,
saves so much time having an sp3 cd to install xp if needed,
its not as if they can make xp any faster, that requires new hardware for that.

panchoman · May 7, 2008, 01:17 AM

yay its finnally here

Dr. Spankenstein · May 7, 2008, 01:25 AM

Meh, I had the RC months ago. No big whoop then.

Unless the has been some major additions then only thing this will be worthwile for is slipstreaming.

I'm confused as to why everyone is "all a'twitter" about this? DX10 ain't gonna be in it! On the positive it at least creates the illusion that M$ will be supporting this OS for a while longer....

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May 6, 2008, 09:03 PM	#3
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May 6, 2008, 09:05 PM	#4
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May 6, 2008, 09:01 PM	#2
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May 6, 2008, 09:22 PM	#5
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May 6, 2008, 09:25 PM	#6
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May 6, 2008, 09:25 PM	#7
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May 6, 2008, 09:33 PM	#8
PVTCaboose1337 Graphical Hacker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 7,478 (2.81/day) Thanks: 798 Thanked 1,174 Times in 834 Posts System Specs	I just updated... here is proof. __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

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May 6, 2008, 09:40 PM	#11
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May 6, 2008, 09:53 PM	#12
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May 6, 2008, 09:58 PM	#13
Nicksterr Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AL Posts: 80 (0.03/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	what is the diff b/t the network installation and the iso cd image file? the network installation is what was leaked everywhere...

May 6, 2008, 10:02 PM	#14
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May 6, 2008, 10:03 PM	#15
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May 6, 2008, 11:40 PM	#19
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May 6, 2008, 11:45 PM	#20
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May 7, 2008, 12:33 AM	#21
trog100 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,401 (1.62/day) Thanks: 5 Thanked 260 Times in 233 Posts System Specs	so what exactly does it do.. does anybody have the faintest idea.. ??? trog ps..just read the thingy.. pretty much nothing it seems so why bother.. __________________ Ignore the truth.. follow the herd.. you will make more friends that way and life will be easier.. Last edited by trog100; May 7, 2008 at 12:42 AM.

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May 7, 2008, 01:17 AM	#24
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May 7, 2008, 01:25 AM	#25
Dr. Spankenstein Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,681 (0.74/day) Thanks: 217 Thanked 282 Times in 252 Posts System Specs	Meh, I had the RC months ago. No big whoop then. Unless the has been some major additions then only thing this will be worthwile for is slipstreaming. I'm confused as to why everyone is "all a'twitter" about this? DX10 ain't gonna be in it! On the positive it at least creates the illusion that M$ will be supporting this OS for a while longer....