Microsoft has released the much awaited XP SP3 RTM on Automatic Update and Download Center today. The SP3 RTM was delayed due to a bug in Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS).
Although its available on Automatic Updates, ppl who want to download the standalone package can use following official links to download SP3:
Windows XP SP3 EXE File
Windows XP SP3 ISO File
Windows XP SP3 Network Installation Package
Source
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thnx for info
can u list some of the major fixes nd feature of it?
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Why is ISO image 544.9 MB in size ? Whereas EXE is only 342.9 MB. whats the difference ?
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@dominator
Please look at the sp3 overview pdf released by microsoft downloads.
@debsuvra
I think you can, I'm not sure, I just downloaded the exe, I'll try to integrate with my SP2 ISO.
@Dhruv11
ISO is for people who need to slipstream it, I guess, I'm not sure. You can do it with even the EXE, dunno, maybe its compressed?
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dont you think it is already slipstreamed? can anyone download and tell about the iso?
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I believe EXE is the one used for slipstreaming ? Thats why im confused with ISO and its size
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Hey Digit People, Include the SP3 ISO in the DVD for June if you are not done with the discs yet!
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To clear all your doubts!
EXE and ISO both contains only SP3 not the full OS. The size of ISO file is more than EXE because it contains a few other things like .NET Framework, installation wizard images, support directory, etc.
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Ah, thanks VG for that. I guess we can now slipstream it into our SP2 disks.
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When is the Final version coming?
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^^^
huh...
but topic says SP3 RTM ?
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On the download page it says it is for IT developers, so then what do i download.
This installation package is intended for IT professionals and developers downloading to a machine intending to debug or develop software on Windows XP Service Pack 3.
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I have seen and have received a few mails about 2 general problems which lots of XP users are facing while installing SP3 in their Windows XP:
1. Setup Error: Access is denied.
2. Setup Error: Service pack 3 setup cannot Update a Checked (Debug) System with a Free (Retail) Version of Service Pack 3.
I have written about their solutions at following links:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Setup Error: Access is denied.
Windows XP SP3 Setup Error: Cannot Update a Checked (Debug) System with a Free (Retail) Version of Service Pack 3
If anyone is facing these problems, then please take a look at the solution. It should help you in fixing the problem.
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i don't want the standalone installer. Can anyone tell me how to get the installer according to my PC current status.
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Hi,
I have downloaded the exe file and installed.But after the restart my PC reboots after the logon screen(BLUE SCREEN).I cant even enter the Safe Mode .
What should I do now?.
