Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" - Club CDFreaks

Bryan S · 13-07-2006

A guy i work with gave me this today. His son dowloaded it from Edonkey or Emule or something like that. It has 699 MB of data on the disc. Anybody know anything about it? Thanks much.

Bryan S · 14-07-2006

Upon further review it looks like it's the Windows Vista.

*Nemesys* · 14-07-2006

I think not!!
The Vista ISO is a DVD and is over 3 GB in size.

The complete Windows XP SP2 CD is not even 700 MB, so it is doubtful that a Service Pack would be 699 MB.

Bryan S · 14-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesys

I think not!!
The Vista ISO is a DVD and is over 3 GB in size.

The complete Windows XP SP2 CD is not even 700 MB, so it is doubtful that a Service Pack would be 699 MB.

I put it in the drive and clicked on properties, says "Windows Vista". I have no idea, was just reporting what it says.

reasonsnotrules · 14-07-2006

i wouldn't trust files that are obtained from a p2p site to be what they say they are.

**Arachne** · 14-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by reasonsnotrules

i wouldn't trust files that are obtained from a p2p site to be what they say they are.

I second that...I wouldn't trust what's on that disc as far as I could throw it

*Dr. Who* · 14-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by reasonsnotrules

i wouldn't trust files that are obtained from a p2p site to be what they say they are.

Plus SP3 isn't even out for beta at all to no one, so this is a warez hack sad to say.

Bryan S · 14-07-2006

Well i have several spare PC's in the basement so i'll load it on one of them and see what gives. He did tell me his son installed it on his P488 system and he says it runs fine and really sped the system up. I was just trying to figure out what the heck it is. Thanks for the replies.

*toaddub* · 14-07-2006

From what I read, XP SP3 isn't released until 2nd half of 2007. So I wouldn't trust that downloaded file, but that's up to you. Always update from the microsoft update site.

http://www.computerworld.com/softwar...105194,00.html

http://bink.nu/Article5856.bink

http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=32075

Gordon Banks · 14-07-2006

Take care with virus. Do not install this unknow XP SP3.

GB

GristyMcFisty · 14-07-2006

Since Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2 there have been about 130 updates released (EXCLUDING Malicious Code Updates, MS Connect 2.0 and general crap like KB905474) this figure also includes updates for Office XP Post SP3. The total size of these 130 odd updates is 250MB, I have them all filed by month and batch file install them if I ever do a PC rebuild, this saves massive amount of time.

As for Service Pack 3 for Windows XP, it is LONG overdue, 2007 is simply taking the pissoir! What they really mean is we'll only create SP3 if people don't rush out and buy Vista.

P.S. If your download was Windows Vista (Beta 2 at least) you wouldn't be able to see anything other than a text file on the disc because the file system that's been used on what is in fact a DVD-ROM (in the case of Beta 2) is not compatible with Windows XP. It is however bootable in a DVD-ROM drive.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win...ta/get_it.mspx

*Kenshin* · 18-07-2006

There are files released under "XP SP3" or such names. They are custom-packed by individuals outside Microsoft. Unofficial, and not even beta.

*bcn_246* · 18-07-2006

Wouldn't touch custom/unofficial service packs myself, occasionally I have used official beta service packs (and have allways ended up rolling back to the last "proper" one).

Definatly would not try using service packs from eMule, just asking for trouble.

chicoelectronic · 23-07-2006

I have it. include office 2003, Adobe, etc... king like vista by amit

chicoelectronic · 23-07-2006

give a lot of trouble with you USB port. And don't reconize your driver well.

moufas · 24-11-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicoelectronic

I have it. include office 2003, Adobe, etc... king like vista by amit

Old thread but who cares..
Anyway, i must say that having a hacked operating system is one of the silliest things a man can do.
Not to offend you,i'm sure you use it for test purposes only.

For more details:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Downl...-2-40982.shtml

And one you'll certainly like:
http://www.msfirefox.com/

jwill8631 · 17-07-2007

Windows XP Service Pack 3 build 2 is pretty much just a hacked version of windows xp pro...the hackers added a few tweaks and new bootscreen, logon screen...for a lil more info and details go to

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Downl...-2-40982.shtml

*DiiZzY* · 17-07-2007

What's wrong with Autopatcher? ;)
//Danne

**alan1476** · 17-07-2007

Maybe I do not understand but this looks like some sort of " Transformation Pack" that changes key Windows .sys files. Not a good idea at all.

petremure · 18-07-2007

I've seen this on a friend's pc. Basically, it's a Vista transformation pack. Looks nice, but who wants a lot of eye-candy which only consumes resources? I even used xplite to slim down my xp!

Renodil · 29-11-2007

Anyone got a download link to this?

*Mr. Belvedere* · 29-11-2007

Did you even read the thread?

deanimator · 12-12-2007

On the subject of tweaking your XP and the mysterious SP3 which we believe will now be released in early 2008 (so if it works don´t "fix" it...just wait!)
here´s a website that may be of interest to the fiddlers: http://www.tweakxp.com/

deanimator · 20-01-2008

More tips here http://downloads.techrepublic.com.co...x?docid=172521

13-07-2006	#1 (permalink)
Bryan S CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 289	Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> A guy i work with gave me this today. His son dowloaded it from Edonkey or Emule or something like that. It has 699 MB of data on the disc. Anybody know anything about it? Thanks much.

14-07-2006	#2 (permalink)
Bryan S CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 289	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" Upon further review it looks like it's the Windows Vista.

14-07-2006	#3 (permalink)
Nemesys CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,107	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" I think not!! The Vista ISO is a DVD and is over 3 GB in size. The complete Windows XP SP2 CD is not even 700 MB, so it is doubtful that a Service Pack would be 699 MB. __________________ Case: Chieftec Dragon Golden Blue DX-01BLD-U Server Chassis Motherboard: ABIT IP35 Pro CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz @ 4.0GHz (Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooling) RAM: 2GB Crucial Ballistix PC-8500 DDR2 1066 Video Card: GeForce 7900GT 256MB PCI Express x16 Sound Card: SoundBlaster Audigy ES Monitor: Hanns-G HW-223DPB (22” LCD) Audio System: MASSIVE NIC: Dual Realtek Gigabit Ethernet Controller DVD-RAM: Samsung SH-S203B SB04 DVD-RAM: Lite-On LH-20A1L BL06 Hard Drive (Internal Storage): Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA II File Storage Hard Drive (Removables): (3) LIAN-LI SATA Mobile Racks Drive #1. Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA II WIN XP Professional Drive #2. Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA II WIN Vista Ultimate Drive #3. Seagate Barracuda 80G SATA II Testing http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=364264

14-07-2006	#5 (permalink)
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14-07-2006	#8 (permalink)
Bryan S CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 289	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" Well i have several spare PC's in the basement so i'll load it on one of them and see what gives. He did tell me his son installed it on his P488 system and he says it runs fine and really sped the system up. I was just trying to figure out what the heck it is. Thanks for the replies.

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14-07-2006	#9 (permalink)
toaddub CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 706	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" From what I read, XP SP3 isn't released until 2nd half of 2007. So I wouldn't trust that downloaded file, but that's up to you. Always update from the microsoft update site. http://www.computerworld.com/softwar...105194,00.html http://bink.nu/Article5856.bink http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=32075

14-07-2006	#10 (permalink)
Gordon Banks CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brazil Posts: 269	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" Take care with virus. Do not install this unknow XP SP3. GB __________________ "Knowledge is of two kinds: You know a subject yourself or you know where you can get information upon it". B. Franklin

14-07-2006	#11 (permalink)
GristyMcFisty CD News Freak Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 213	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" Since Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2 there have been about 130 updates released (EXCLUDING Malicious Code Updates, MS Connect 2.0 and general crap like KB905474) this figure also includes updates for Office XP Post SP3. The total size of these 130 odd updates is 250MB, I have them all filed by month and batch file install them if I ever do a PC rebuild, this saves massive amount of time. As for Service Pack 3 for Windows XP, it is LONG overdue, 2007 is simply taking the pissoir! What they really mean is we'll only create SP3 if people don't rush out and buy Vista. P.S. If your download was Windows Vista (Beta 2 at least) you wouldn't be able to see anything other than a text file on the disc because the file system that's been used on what is in fact a DVD-ROM (in the case of Beta 2) is not compatible with Windows XP. It is however bootable in a DVD-ROM drive. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win...ta/get_it.mspx __________________ How do I look Eddie? You use your eyeballs don't you? Asus DVD-E616A3T @ 1.10 (Asus Stock) Asus DVD-E616A3 @ 1.10 (Asus Stock) Lite-ON LTD-166S @ DS1E (Lite-ON Stock) LG GDR-H30NBL @ LG Stock FW NEC Optiarc AD-7170 SATA @ 1.02 (NEC Stock) NEC Optiarc AD-7170 IDE @ 1.04 (NEC Stock) NEC Optiarc AD-7200A @ 1.05 (NEC Stock) NEC Optiarc AD-7200A @ 1.05 (NEC Stock)

18-07-2006	#12 (permalink)
Kenshin CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Seoul, South Korea Posts: 12,379	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" There are files released under "XP SP3" or such names. They are custom-packed by individuals outside Microsoft. Unofficial, and not even beta. __________________ Kill Confucius

18-07-2006	#13 (permalink)
bcn_246 Top Referrer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 3,520	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" Wouldn't touch custom/unofficial service packs myself, occasionally I have used official beta service packs (and have allways ended up rolling back to the last "proper" one). Definatly would not try using service packs from eMule, just asking for trouble. __________________ Click HERE to join CDFreaks... do it or I will dead you.

23-07-2006	#14 (permalink)
chicoelectronic New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" I have it. include office 2003, Adobe, etc... king like vista by amit

23-07-2006	#15 (permalink)
chicoelectronic New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" give a lot of trouble with you USB port. And don't reconize your driver well.

17-07-2007	#17 (permalink)
jwill8631 New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" Windows XP Service Pack 3 build 2 is pretty much just a hacked version of windows xp pro...the hackers added a few tweaks and new bootscreen, logon screen...for a lil more info and details go to http://news.softpedia.com/news/Downl...-2-40982.shtml

17-07-2007	#18 (permalink)
DiiZzY CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nordic Region, Sweden Posts: 2,919	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" What's wrong with Autopatcher? ;) //Danne

17-07-2007	#19 (permalink)
alan1476 Moderator & Software Editor Join Date: May 2005 Location: Watching you Posts: 12,385	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" Maybe I do not understand but this looks like some sort of " Transformation Pack" that changes key Windows .sys files. Not a good idea at all. __________________ I do not provide technical support over E-mail or Private Message Please post your questions on the Forum Sign up to CD Freaks Register Here FORUM RULES Need some help ? Please use our search function first Join us on the CDFreaks Folding@Home Team! Read more here Get WinDWFlash HERE My Computer specs are HERE

18-07-2007	#20 (permalink)
petremure CD Freaks Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 223	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" I've seen this on a friend's pc. Basically, it's a Vista transformation pack. Looks nice, but who wants a lot of eye-candy which only consumes resources? I even used xplite to slim down my xp!

29-11-2007	#21 (permalink)
Renodil New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" Anyone got a download link to this?

29-11-2007	#22 (permalink)
Mr. Belvedere CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: married Posts: 14,669	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" Did you even read the thread? __________________ I might be evil. Want to make dvd movie backups? Take the 5-step or the 2-step process. Fun, fast and free!

12-12-2007	#23 (permalink)
deanimator CD Freak Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wondering if Charlize Theron is my Cindy dressed down a bit Posts: 2,277	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" On the subject of tweaking your XP and the mysterious SP3 which we believe will now be released in early 2008 (so if it works don´t "fix" it...just wait!) here´s a website that may be of interest to the fiddlers: http://www.tweakxp.com/ __________________ Click here to get to Mordor! I has computer and stuff Get AnyDVD CloneDVD2 CloneCD here

20-01-2008	#24 (permalink)
deanimator CD Freak Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wondering if Charlize Theron is my Cindy dressed down a bit Posts: 2,277	Re: Windows XP Service pack 3 "Build 2" More tips here http://downloads.techrepublic.com.co...x?docid=172521 __________________ Click here to get to Mordor! I has computer and stuff Get AnyDVD CloneDVD2 CloneCD here

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