Updating to SP3

Is there any really good reason to update to SP3. I have been waiting
for months to see if I see something that tells me it's a good thing and
there are no more serious flaws. But, all I keep seeing are people
posting about problems. Are any of the benefits so good that they
outweigh the potential problems????

Thanks for your input.


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Hello Lernme,

See if this thread helps.


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I hope this post is helpful.

Let us know how it works ºut.

Good luck

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"lernme" wrote:

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> Is there any really good reason to update to SP3. I have been waiting
> for months to see if I see something that tells me it's a good thing and
> there are no more serious flaws. But, all I keep seeing are people
> posting about problems. Are any of the benefits so good that they
> outweigh the potential problems????
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
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Here are 2 very good reasons to install WinXP SP3:

1. The free installation and compatibility support from MS is only available
until April 2009. After that, such support could cost you $500 USD per hour
or more.

2. If you don't have SP3 installed by April 2010, no further critical
security updates will be offered to the machine.

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"
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lernme wrote:
> Is there any really good reason to update to SP3. I have been waiting
> for months to see if I see something that tells me it's a good thing and
> there are no more serious flaws. But, all I keep seeing are people
> posting about problems. Are any of the benefits so good that they
> outweigh the potential problems????

Thanks PA Bear, both sound like good reasons.

What if I have to do a restore to a point prior to my SP 3 download
because of some other issue?


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FYI - How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

Hopefully nothing goes wrong. Just make sure that you're fully prepared as
suggested by "PA".

IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...and-xpsp3.aspx

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

Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...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/d...displaylang=en


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"lernme" <lernme.3ikv3d@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks PA Bear, both sound like good reasons.
>
> What if I have to do a restore to a point prior to my SP 3 download
> because of some other issue?
>
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If you want any further assistance from me, you must quote my entire post in
your replies.

lernme wrote:
> Thanks PA Bear, both sound like good reasons.
>
> What if I have to do a restore to a point prior to my SP 3 download
> because of some other issue?

Roger that, PA


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And yet...

lernme wrote:
> Roger that, PA