SP3 again

Skybird · 05-07-08, 06:42 AM

With a delay of one week, SP3 is out now, since yesterday. However, there are two ways to go:

IT developers and network adminstrators are recommended to download the full 300+ MB package.

However, private users and persons wanting to update just one single computer, are advised to use the windows update function instead, where an altered version of SP3 with just 66MB will be installed.

Most of the SP3 is binding together all patches since SP2, however, small additonal components not previpously released are included as well.

Since it is part of the regular windows update now, you probably will not/can not avoid it endlessly anyway, and some basic system functionality is being changed by it.

Those of you daring to try it early: post your - hopefully non-existent - issues and experiences here so that others can learn from it! Is there any software incompatability like it was with SP2?

P.S. Those of you downloading the full 300MB package - careful, there is still the relase candidate from Decembre 2007 out there, and available from the Microsoft website. Make sure you get the one with the correct date saying 06. May 2008.

bert8for3 · 05-07-08, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

... and some basic system functionality is being changed by it. ....

I noticed SP3 availability just earlier today when I went into MS update to see if there was anything, just on a routine check. Fortunately (imho) I have my system set NOT to d/l and install automatically. Personally, I'm not touching it with a bargepole until there's enough reports that it doesn't cause problems. Wouldn't exactly be the first time that MS cranks out a lousy product.

SUBMAN1 · 05-07-08, 10:22 AM

I installed it on a laptop yesterday. Works fine. No problems that I've seen yet. I haven't noticed what changed yet though. Still looking at it.

-S

Konovalov · 05-07-08, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

I installed it on a laptop yesterday. Works fine. No problems that I've seen yet. I haven't noticed what changed yet though. Still looking at it.

-S

Agreed.

Only one day in but haven't come across any probs yet. Fingers crossed.

XabbaRus · 05-07-08, 05:24 PM

OK so what is the difference between the 300MB SP3 and the 66MB SP3 via windows update?

longam · 05-07-08, 07:25 PM

I need to test it myself on my work station before letting WSUS distribute it.

FYI: windows update give you the 2 language version.

AVGWarhawk · 05-07-08, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

OK so what is the difference between the 300MB SP3 and the 66MB SP3 via windows update?

I believe the 300MB is SP2 and SP3 updates combined.

05-07-08, 06:42 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,604 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	SP3 again With a delay of one week, SP3 is out now, since yesterday. However, there are two ways to go: IT developers and network adminstrators are recommended to download the full 300+ MB package. However, private users and persons wanting to update just one single computer, are advised to use the windows update function instead, where an altered version of SP3 with just 66MB will be installed. Most of the SP3 is binding together all patches since SP2, however, small additonal components not previpously released are included as well. Since it is part of the regular windows update now, you probably will not/can not avoid it endlessly anyway, and some basic system functionality is being changed by it. Those of you daring to try it early: post your - hopefully non-existent - issues and experiences here so that others can learn from it! Is there any software incompatability like it was with SP2? P.S. Those of you downloading the full 300MB package - careful, there is still the relase candidate from Decembre 2007 out there, and available from the Microsoft website. Make sure you get the one with the correct date saying 06. May 2008. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-07-08, 10:22 AM	#3
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I installed it on a laptop yesterday. Works fine. No problems that I've seen yet. I haven't noticed what changed yet though. Still looking at it. -S __________________

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XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	OK so what is the difference between the 300MB SP3 and the 66MB SP3 via windows update? __________________

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05-07-08, 07:25 PM	#6
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I need to test it myself on my work station before letting WSUS distribute it. FYI: windows update give you the 2 language version.