SP3 for WinXP...

Skybird · 04-29-08, 03:27 PM

... is available since today. German version is 313 MB.

Google lets you find a download site easily.

Post experiences and problems here!

Reports said that on many system there are speed gains of around 10% (compared to XP-SP2). Reports also say that it is more than twice as fast as Vista.

I will give it a week or two and monitor the web for feedback before downloading and installing myself.

AVGWarhawk · 04-29-08, 03:42 PM

Looks like there is one small bug and the release is delayed. I have seen several new reports with in the past two hours.

Jimbuna · 04-29-08, 04:09 PM

Has been available for 3 days now from certain sources.......the jury is still out. I wouldn't install it until feedback is gathered.

Steel_Tomb · 04-29-08, 04:57 PM

AFAIK its only got existing updates rolled into one big patch so you dont spend forever downloading stuff. Or isthere a load of fixes in there?

bookworm_020 · 04-30-08, 02:15 AM

So , has anyone noticed any thing new or welcome in the new SP3 or is it all under the skin?:hmm:

The Bandit · 04-30-08, 03:27 AM

As far as I know theres really not anything big for SP3, as Micro$oft is going to get XP off the shelves as soon as it can. Although I have heard its going to stick around for netbooks and Vista Business/Ultimate downgrades. Sad that they won't keep it in the Retail/OEM channels but there it is. go to www.saveXP.com and sign the petition if you think that XP should stay around.

3Jane · 04-30-08, 05:27 AM

It is available on-line, but the release to the ms update site seems to be delayed.

http://www.news.com/8301-13860_3-993...?tag=nefd.lede

mcf1 · 04-30-08, 05:37 AM

Found some info about it.
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...20Pack%203.pdf

3Jane · 04-30-08, 05:46 AM

Poking around I have seen some mention of third party software inclusions which sound as if they track net use or some such. I understand those items will be optional, so care wil need to be taken during the installation proceadure.

News 30-04: http://www.informationweek.com/blog/...xp_serv_1.html

Skybird · 05-01-08, 10:00 AM

Meanwhile you can find info on MS having found literally in the very last second a serious incompatability issue of SP3 for XP and SP1 for Vista regarding something that is called RMS. No matter what, it is serious enough that on planned release date they blocked any download and started to implement web filters that should prevent the download of SP3 from other sources. They have not released a new date for SP3, it could be several weeks.

It is strongly recommended by MS not to install the SP3 "official" (=non-Beta) versions of SP3 for XP.

Skybird · 05-01-08, 10:02 AM

why am I posting this when 3Jane already has...

SUBMAN1 · 05-01-08, 01:00 PM

Has anyone noticed a re-release yet? Trying to set up a new laptop.

-S

AVGWarhawk · 05-01-08, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Has anyone noticed a re-release yet? Trying to set up a new laptop.

-S

I think you will get it via a Windows Update that your computer probably has scheduled to do automatically. At least this is how I read the release will start appearing.

SUBMAN1 · 05-01-08, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Has anyone noticed a re-release yet? Trying to set up a new laptop.

-S

I think you will get it via a Windows Update that your computer probably has scheduled to do automatically. At least this is how I read the release will start appearing.

There is always a manual download link and I can't find it right now. Ugghh! That means it doesn't exist.

-S

Jimbuna · 05-03-08, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Has anyone noticed a re-release yet? Trying to set up a new laptop.

-S

I think you will get it via a Windows Update that your computer probably has scheduled to do automatically. At least this is how I read the release will start appearing.

There is always a manual download link and I can't find it right now. Ugghh! That means it doesn't exist.

-S

I've two links but they're 'unnoficial' ....here is one:

http://www.soft32.com/download_123572.html

According to this article (22nd April) it won't be on general release until early summer :hmm:

04-29-08, 03:27 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,495 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	SP3 for WinXP... ... is available since today. German version is 313 MB. Google lets you find a download site easily. Post experiences and problems here! Reports said that on many system there are speed gains of around 10% (compared to XP-SP2). Reports also say that it is more than twice as fast as Vista. I will give it a week or two and monitor the web for feedback before downloading and installing myself. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

04-29-08, 03:42 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Looks like there is one small bug and the release is delayed. I have seen several new reports with in the past two hours. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

04-29-08, 04:09 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Has been available for 3 days now from certain sources.......the jury is still out. I wouldn't install it until feedback is gathered. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

04-29-08, 04:57 PM	#4
Steel_Tomb Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire - UK Posts: 1,128 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	AFAIK its only got existing updates rolled into one big patch so you dont spend forever downloading stuff. Or isthere a load of fixes in there? __________________ _______________________________________________ System Spec: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz \| 4Gb Corsair XMS2 Dominator DDR2 PC-2 6400 RAM \| XFX GeForce 8800GTS 640mb PCI-E \| Creative X-fi sound card \| 250Gb HDD \| *Rest In Peace Dave, you will be missed.*

04-30-08, 02:15 AM	#5
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	So , has anyone noticed any thing new or welcome in the new SP3 or is it all under the skin?:hmm: __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

04-30-08, 03:27 AM	#6
The Bandit Sonar Guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 395 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 1	As far as I know theres really not anything big for SP3, as Micro$oft is going to get XP off the shelves as soon as it can. Although I have heard its going to stick around for netbooks and Vista Business/Ultimate downgrades. Sad that they won't keep it in the Retail/OEM channels but there it is. go to www.saveXP.com and sign the petition if you think that XP should stay around. __________________

04-30-08, 05:27 AM	#7
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It is available on-line, but the release to the ms update site seems to be delayed. http://www.news.com/8301-13860_3-993...?tag=nefd.lede __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan)

04-30-08, 05:37 AM	#8
mcf1 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greece, Volos Posts: 710 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Found some info about it. http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...20Pack%203.pdf

04-30-08, 05:46 AM	#9
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Poking around I have seen some mention of third party software inclusions which sound as if they track net use or some such. I understand those items will be optional, so care wil need to be taken during the installation proceadure. News 30-04: http://www.informationweek.com/blog/...xp_serv_1.html __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan) Last edited by 3Jane; 04-30-08 at 10:30 AM.

05-01-08, 10:00 AM	#10
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,495 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Meanwhile you can find info on MS having found literally in the very last second a serious incompatability issue of SP3 for XP and SP1 for Vista regarding something that is called RMS. No matter what, it is serious enough that on planned release date they blocked any download and started to implement web filters that should prevent the download of SP3 from other sources. They have not released a new date for SP3, it could be several weeks. It is strongly recommended by MS not to install the SP3 "official" (=non-Beta) versions of SP3 for XP. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-01-08, 10:02 AM	#11
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,495 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	why am I posting this when 3Jane already has... __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-01-08, 01:00 PM	#12
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Has anyone noticed a re-release yet? Trying to set up a new laptop. -S __________________