Windows XP SP3

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Bill Ridgeway

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available from www.microsoft.com.
(Security & Updates) (Microsoft Update) (Express)

I haven't installed SP3 as I don't want problems. Am I being over cautious?
Does anyone have any bad experiences with SP3?

Bill Ridgeway
 
Bill Ridgeway" wrote in said:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available from www.microsoft.com.
(Security & Updates) (Microsoft Update) (Express)

I haven't installed SP3 as I don't want problems. Am I being over cautious?
Does anyone have any bad experiences with SP3?

Bill Ridgeway
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From the overview or release notes for SP-3, what of SP-3 must you have?
 
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available from
www.microsoft.com. (Security & Updates) (Microsoft Update) (Express)

I haven't installed SP3 as I don't want problems. Am I being over
cautious? Does anyone have any bad experiences with SP3?

Bill Ridgeway
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Quite a few people have had "problems" if you read this and other
groups, but most of them are usually due to self-made problems in
addition to a couple of oddities MS created if you have XP Gold or a
couple other odd apps.

If you are currently up to date with XP2 and the following hot fixes,
you're probably fine and there is no rush to install SP3.
Where SP3 will be valuable is if/when you have to do a manual
reinstall of your system. Where you would have needed SP2 and the
hundred or so following hot fixes, today you just need SP3.
It does add a couple new things and fixes a couple things I guess,
from what I read, but if they've never bothered you, no big deal.

I've downloaded SP3 and plan to install it, but I'm going to wait for a
time when I'm not busy since it'll take my machine out of commision for
a couple hours. If you go to the update site, there are articles there
on what to do before you install SP3, etc., just like there was for SP2.
And for most people the list is simpler than it was for SP2. You really
need to read that part first; the URLs have been posted many times in
this group; look for them.

HTH

Twayne
 
I haven't installed SP3 as I don't want problems. Am I being over cautious?
Does anyone have any bad experiences with SP3?

Bill Ridgeway
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I am one of these fools who (often) rush in where angels fear to
tread.
I had just done a frewsh install of Windows XP SP2, and was faced with
having to install almost a hundred or so updates.

Just then noticed SP3 vwas available, which included all these
updates.

So, what the heck: Go for it! - I did.

So far, I havent noticed any adverse effects.

The only (not related, I nthink) problem I now have to fix is that on
start-up I have to click on my profile name since Bill Gates saw fit
to install another profile on my computer (ASP.NEY Machine A) which
I understand has something to do with Miccrosoft.NET Framework 1.1
It was so nice that my computer would just boot up to the desk-top
without my input being required halfway.

Oh, well . . . . . that's for another day.

Cheers!
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to know I don't know a thing ....
 
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Bill Ridgeway said:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available from www.microsoft.com.
(Security & Updates) (Microsoft Update) (Express)

I haven't installed SP3 as I don't want problems. Am I being over
cautious? Does anyone have any bad experiences with SP3?

Bill Ridgeway
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The only difficulty I had was gaining access to the download site, I figured
half of North America was trying at the same time I was. When the download
began something interrupted it and I had to start all over. Finally, after
an hour or so I got everything, was notified that I needed to install some
other security updates. Running the XP SP3 now, no troubles.

Incidentally, for those not familiar with Belarc Advisor I recommend it
strongly to see what your system is really like and what it may need. (I
have no connection with Belarc, but I wouldn't be without it.)

Ken Bland
 
Bill said:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available from
www.microsoft.com. (Security & Updates) (Microsoft Update) (Express)

I haven't installed SP3 as I don't want problems. Am I being over
cautious? Does anyone have any bad experiences with SP3?
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I've had good experiences with it actually, but the home machine I've put it
on as part of a fresh install had to be rebuilt anyway, and I'm being paid
to test things like that at work *shrugs*. I think it's a good update and
I'd suggest applying it to any new builds you do from now on but as for
updating a system that's currently working fine, why rush? I'm a great
believer in not borrowing trouble if you don't have to.
 
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The only difficulty I had was gaining access to the download site, I figured
half of North America was trying at the same time I was. When the download
began something interrupted it and I had to start all over. Finally, after
an hour or so I got everything, was notified that I needed to install some
other security updates. Running the XP SP3 now, no troubles.

Incidentally, for those not familiar with Belarc Advisor I recommend it
strongly to see what your system is really like and what it may need. (I
have no connection with Belarc, but I wouldn't be without it.)
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Totally agree about Belarc - a wealth of information about your system
including all installed software and their license numbers.

Get it here:-

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
 
If had no problems Bill, but you may wish to do a little research as some users have had
problems with the installation.

Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947309

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CE-B5FB-4488-8C50-FE22559D164E&displaylang=en

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers
(Single installations for PCs can use the same file)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en


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| Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available from www.microsoft.com.
| (Security & Updates) (Microsoft Update) (Express)
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| I haven't installed SP3 as I don't want problems. Am I being over cautious?
| Does anyone have any bad experiences with SP3?
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| Bill Ridgeway
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I've installed SP3 on two systems and haven't come across any problems.

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Bill,

I accepted the Windows update for SP3 a week ago and ended up in an endless
loop (Safe Mode etc just rebooted again). Without Internet access and
technical help I was forced to reboot from original XP (Pro/Media Centre
2005) CDs. I have a Dell Dimension 3100 with an Intel Processor but also an
AMD TV tuner.

I have seen on other Forums lots of questions relating to AMD/Intel
processor issues causing endless reboots (the fault of the OEMs apparently).
Once I got my system back (no data lost) I started to have problems with .NET
1.0 Framework SP3 windows updates not being accepted by my computer and I
have an outstanding driver problem for a VGA device which I think may be my
TV tuner (ATI Wonder Elite Analog shipped with Dell) - I intend to try
updating its driver tonight.

So if you do, back up your data files and have all your operating system,
driver and other software programme disks to hand...
 
Cocco Bill said:
SP3 works fine, whoever sad he's got a problem, means he is the one.
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Terrific, thanks for bringing clarity and simplicity to what others have
misguidedly painted as otherwise.
 
All of my computers were set for autupdate but still WinXP Pro SP2.
Should SP3 update be done manually or should I wait for SP3 autoupdate?
Jorge
 
Bill said:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available from
www.microsoft.com. (Security & Updates) (Microsoft Update) (Express)

I haven't installed SP3 as I don't want problems. Am I being over
cautious? Does anyone have any bad experiences with SP3?
Click to expand...

In the multitude of responses - I do not see one from you (Bill Ridgeway) -
so I am curious - what did you decide?
 
Bill Ridgeway said:
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available from www.microsoft.com.
(Security & Updates) (Microsoft Update) (Express)

I haven't installed SP3 as I don't want problems. Am I being over cautious?
Does anyone have any bad experiences with SP3?

Bill Ridgeway
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Bill,
I just let the automatic update install SP3 and now my Media Center TV and
Radio don't work. The error message says there are missing or corrupt files.
I'd be wary, too.

Have you heard of anyone else with this problem? If so, how did they fix it?
Thank you.
Steve - Tucson
 
Thank you, Charles. I did that and got back to where I was. Of course now I
keep getting the nagging "Updates are Ready to install". I guess I'll just
shut them off and check manually once in a while.
Thank you again.
Steve - Tucson
 
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