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Windows XP SP3 now available via Windows Update(and download)

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abhinandh
abhinandh Original post #1
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:20 AM
Windows XP SP3 is finally here for those that use Windows Update, and here is a direct link to the stand-alone version of SP3 for x86 XP systems (32 bit). Thanks Bink! Neowin reader WindowsNT says: "There won't be a 64bit version until Windows Server 2003 hits SP3 since they share the same code base."

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: Stand-alone installer for Windows XP SP3 English, 32 Bit (316 MB)
Link: Service Pack 3 for Windows XP via Windows Update (Size varies)

Source : Neowin

Personally, just updated to sp3 and i can feel a minor speed improvement.update ran without any problems though...

*www.imgx.org/files/16107_tctyh/sp3..jpg
M
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:25 AM
Re: Windows XP SP3 now available via Windows Update(download)

Microsoft has again delayed XP sp3.Check dailytech for more info.
desiibond
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:03 AM
yep. It's delayed due to compatibility issues. and the new release date is not yet announced.
dr_jimit
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:03 AM
NIce theme, which is this 1 ? link pls :)
quan chi
Apr 30, 2008 at 3:22 PM
will it have support for directx 10.
debsuvra
Apr 30, 2008 at 3:39 PM
will it have support for directx 10.

DirectX 10 is a Windows Vista only feature, so there are no chance for including it on Win XP ;)
gary4gar
May 1, 2008 at 1:12 AM
DirectX 10 is a Windows Vista only feature, so there are no chance for including it on Win XP ;)
If they do, then why will people buy vista, after all they are here to earn.
kumarmohit
May 1, 2008 at 6:38 AM
*www.techtree.com/India/News/Windows_XP_SP3_Delayed_Vista_SP1_Paused/551-88965-580.html

Here, It has got something to do with Microsoft Dynamics. They have also stopped distribution of Vista SP1.
ravi_9793
May 1, 2008 at 9:56 AM
Great news.........
Thanks for sharing.
Will download in few hours.
Tech.Masti
May 1, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Good news , thanks
gary4gar
gary4gar #11
May 1, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I downloaded and installed it.
but people say its not yet released:S
lywyre
lywyre #13
May 1, 2008 at 12:10 PM
SP3 has been taken back by MS. Some glitch with Retail Management System, whatever it is. More here: *www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/04/30/xp-sp3-pleb-edition-delayed