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

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.

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PVTCaboose1337 I just updated. here is proof.

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

PVTCaboose1337 I just updated. here is proof.

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.

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

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.»

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

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

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

trog100 so what exactly does it do.. does anybody have the faintest idea.. .

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

trog100 so what exactly does it do.. does anybody have the faintest idea.. .

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

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.

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

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.

Related News

• Jul 21st 2017 Blizzard to Discontinue Support for Windows XP, Vista (25)
• Apr 27th 2017 NSA’s Windows Exploit «DoublePulsar» Being Actively Utilized in the Wild (10)
• Sep 2nd 2014 Windows 8.1 Overtakes 8 Worldwide – StatCounter (0)
• Apr 11th 2013 PC Shipments Post the Steepest Decline Ever in a Single Quarter, According to IDC (41)
• Apr 10th 2012 Microsoft Ends Mainstream Support for Vista Today, End of Support for XP in 2014 (48)
• Jan 4th 2012 Microsoft Takes Legal Action Against U.K. Retailer Comet (9)
• Oct 3rd 2011 Windows 7 Slowly But Surely Nudges out Windows XP From the Top Spot (51)
• Mar 3rd 2010 Do Not Press F1 If Requested To Do So By A Website. (51)
• May 7th 2009 Not all AMD Processors Support ‘XP Mode’ in Windows 7 (58)
• Apr 27th 2009 Windows 7 to Pack Virtual Windows XP (75)

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

Morgoth, you can right mousebutton on the taskbar, then left mousebutton on ‘ Toolbars ‘ & select Language Bar.

Enter the language bar settings which will appear on the bottom right next to the time, or up top, depending on settings. Add / Make changes appropriately.

I have installed the XP SP3 on 3 seperate systems, and i have not experienced any issues as yet.
I have noticed an increase in framerate performance using both the 3870×2 & 9800Gx2.

For those out there that are not sure whether to update or not, it simply means your not aware of the many security features now implemented with SP3. I highly recommend everyone has a read thru the white paper and becomes more familiar with the update.

I will continue to benchmark the 3 pc’s ive installed SP3 on and i will submit results soon.

Please note, it has not effected my overclocking ability or stability.

Haytch Morgoth, you can right mousebutton on the taskbar, then left mousebutton on ‘ Toolbars ‘ & select Language Bar.

Enter the language bar settings which will appear on the bottom right next to the time, or up top, depending on settings. Add / Make changes appropriately.

I have installed the XP SP3 on 3 seperate systems, and i have not experienced any issues as yet.
I have noticed an increase in framerate performance using both the 3870×2 & 9800Gx2.

For those out there that are not sure whether to update or not, it simply means your not aware of the many security features now implemented with SP3. I highly recommend everyone has a read thru the white paper and becomes more familiar with the update.

I will continue to benchmark the 3 pc’s ive installed SP3 on and i will submit results soon.

Please note, it has not effected my overclocking ability or stability.

that is great news to hear! After I had tried the SP3 RC, my whole XP installation went to shit in a heartbeat.

I’ve already downloaded SP3, but been a little leary of it after my ordeals with the RC; I’m going to backup the SYS in it’s entirety tonight, and install SP3 tomorrow, I guess . . .

I had minor issues with all the Release Candidates i tried. There was always some minor issue and a way to work around it. Im glad to inform you that all the issues i had previously encounted and informed MS about were resolved.

I think MS did really well with the Release Candidates, and customer feedback helped ensure a quality but delayed SP3 release.

Morgoth : Goto ‘ START ‘ & then ‘ Control Panel ‘. Enter ‘ Regional And Language Options ‘.

1. Adjust Regional Standard and Formats accordingly.
2. Adjust your location accordingly.

Goto the ‘ Languages ‘ Tab located between ‘ Regional Options ‘ & ‘ Advanced ‘.
Select ‘ Details ‘ in the ‘ Text Services And Input Languages ‘ Section of the Regional Options TAB.

1. Select appropriate ‘ Default Input Language ‘
2. Add / Remove appropriate language service using the ‘ Add or Remove ‘ feature in the ‘ Installed Services ‘ Section of the Text Services And Input Options Settings TAB.

Haytch I had minor issues with all the Release Candidates i tried. There was always some minor issue and a way to work around it. Im glad to inform you that all the issues i had previously encounted and informed MS about were resolved.

I think MS did really well with the Release Candidates, and customer feedback helped ensure a quality but delayed SP3 release.

True — TBH, I found the RC to be very buggy, but I think that had more to do with having a relatively, somewhat new-to-the-market board, and partially out of date chipset drivers (to this day, ASUS provides a more current chipset driver package than Intel does on their website).

But I intend to give the official SP3 a go . . . just want to make sure my backup is shotgun proof first :laugh:

Makes my job easier.

No it wont with with xp x64 its an entirely different kernel.

eidairaman1 best off installing it when you do a fresh format of your machine, thats how SPs usually are.

Totally agree! Must remember that most of us already have SP2 with basically every single update, so logically installing the SP3 would be worse off seeing as it is missing components and updates available beyond SP3, regardless of its extra features.

SP3 should be used upon the next format. As stated by Microsoft, it is a collection of a greater portion of updates made available from SP2 till now + added security features and ‘ read the white paper ‘.

Please note that removing every single update from the add/remove section, and getting XP back to basic SP2 standard and then installing SP3 is foolish, but i had to try it anyways. Dont do it.

No problems here. )

. or should I say no changes/differences/increments/features here 🙁

trog100 so what exactly does it do.. does anybody have the faintest idea.. .

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

Temps_Riising I have been running SP3 for a week now, visually little difference but I have to say, things just seem a touch quicker and smoother, that maybe just me but my windows loading time has dropped by a couple of seconds and everything just seems a little better «balanced».

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

no x64 bit support for the major LOSS! 😡

but i did try it for about 3 days on my 32bit install good stuff didnt notice a difff but she was crazy stable.

It’s giving me error.. I tried in 2 pc’s.

error: — File update.inf it’s not correct

. or should I say no changes/differences/increments/features here 🙁

Which is the key. I’m not interested in A)Reformatting my already master manipulated and perfected XP installation and/or B)Installing a service pack WITHOUT a format — for the sake of gaining nothing.

It’s not worth the risk or any possible headaches, even if they turn out to be nill.

As for the security..well learn how Windows works, then learn something about security, then learn what YOU can do about it; that and stay away from shady sites. Such things should be fairly low priority for strictly gamers; and real network administrators should already know what needs to be done; they’ve been doing it before SP3 was even announced.

Cybrnook2002 Guys, just read the release notes link at the top of this page. SP3 is not a visual upgrade or anything like that. Its not supposed to make your PC faster. Its a major «security» upgrade. Things like NAP, and black hole router detection. Read the notes.

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

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.

Related News

• Jul 21st 2017 Blizzard to Discontinue Support for Windows XP, Vista (25)
• Apr 27th 2017 NSA’s Windows Exploit «DoublePulsar» Being Actively Utilized in the Wild (10)
• Sep 2nd 2014 Windows 8.1 Overtakes 8 Worldwide – StatCounter (0)
• Apr 11th 2013 PC Shipments Post the Steepest Decline Ever in a Single Quarter, According to IDC (41)
• Apr 10th 2012 Microsoft Ends Mainstream Support for Vista Today, End of Support for XP in 2014 (48)
• Jan 4th 2012 Microsoft Takes Legal Action Against U.K. Retailer Comet (9)
• Oct 3rd 2011 Windows 7 Slowly But Surely Nudges out Windows XP From the Top Spot (51)
• Mar 3rd 2010 Do Not Press F1 If Requested To Do So By A Website. (51)
• May 7th 2009 Not all AMD Processors Support ‘XP Mode’ in Windows 7 (58)
• Apr 27th 2009 Windows 7 to Pack Virtual Windows XP (75)

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

PVTCaboose1337 I just updated. here is proof.

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

PVTCaboose1337 I just updated. here is proof.

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.

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

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.»

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

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

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

trog100 so what exactly does it do.. does anybody have the faintest idea.. .

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

trog100 so what exactly does it do.. does anybody have the faintest idea.. .

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

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.