It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 - Club CDFreaks

**platinumsword** · 22-04-2008

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April 21, 2008 (Computerworld) As expected, Microsoft Corp. today announced that it has finished work on Windows XP Service Pack 3 and released it to computer makers and volume licensing customers.

Link: http://www.computerworld.com/action/...c=news_ts_head

*Bob* · 22-04-2008

I hope they have a sign up for the free CD like they did for SP2.

Just to add. The story says no SP3 for XP 64 bit but they will still have support for it.

7thSinger · 22-04-2008

Methinks this be a setup.

XP SP3...most likely laden with DRM and enough bugs to force an "upgrade" to Vista down the road.

**imkidd57** · 22-04-2008

Probably not a set up. I have had the beta of SP3 running here for a couple of months, and it's fine.

7thSinger · 22-04-2008

I certainly hope it isn't, but hey...*shrugs* i can be a cynic sometimes.

**imkidd57** · 22-04-2008

There was a rogue 'Vista Transformation Pack' that went under the name of XP SP3 Build 2 (see discussion here), but now there really is an MS Service Pack Release Candidate that includes all the updates and hot-fixes since SP2:

http://club.cdfreaks.com/f3/anyone-t...didate-236917/

7thSinger · 22-04-2008

Thanks for the additional info. I'm spending some time reading up on it before i pick it up.

*coolcolors* · 22-04-2008

So they will only be msupdate and download without letting the xp users purchase the sp3 on media to be shipped to ones' home? I would like it on a cd to pay a little to get it shipped to me like sp2 did rather then downloading it. Hopefully this updates doesn't include DRM and hardware disable functions that Vista does if you switch the motherboard or main hardware components. I have to wait and see if on its' official public release to end users....

**imkidd57** · 23-04-2008

As far as I can see, the release candidate (RC) doesn't introduce more DRM than already present in SP2. Haven't checked the hardware disable behaviour, but I was under the impression that this was a function of the OEM versions of XP, rather than service packs.

Remember that there are a lot of corporate networks running XP, who are not even dreaming of moving to Vista; and for them an SP3 would be a long-awaited addition. It would be unbelievably stupid of MS to suddenly hit them with a ton of protection layers and changes that would need to be overcome.

talos_2002 · 24-04-2008

If you need links to the final, RTM, version

http://club.cdfreaks.com/f3/free-dow...ml#post2044048

**imkidd57** · 24-04-2008

That link is to the Release Candidate (RC). For non-subscribers the Release-to-manufacture (RTM) is not available until 29th April:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w...7c953a761.aspx

deanimator · 25-04-2008

This isn´t exactly new news, but it looks like MS is finally recognising that Vista is not a resounding success, and XP availability and support may continue a lot longer, and that Windows 7 may be ready for testing as early as next year...

http://software.silicon.com/os/0,390...412,00.htm?r=1

I´m sticking with XP as long as possible..and I guess I´ll check out what SP3 has to offer too...when I´ve seen some in-depth testing...

Cressida · 25-04-2008

It's mostly just a wrap-up of security updates since SP2. Nothing very exciting.

7thSinger · 25-04-2008

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I´m sticking with XP as long as possible..and I guess I´ll check out what SP3 has to offer too...when I´ve seen some in-depth testing...

My desktops both run XP SP2 currently, but my laptop has Vista, so i'm dealing with both at the moment.

I'm certainly in no hurry to get rid of XP on my desktops.

*coolcolors* · 27-04-2008

So let me see this April 29 will be the release of XP SP3 right???? Cause that what they said on M$ site?

**alan1476** · 27-04-2008

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Originally Posted by deanimator

This isn´t exactly new news, but it looks like MS is finally recognising that Vista is not a resounding success, and XP availability and support may continue a lot longer, and that Windows 7 may be ready for testing as early as next year...

http://software.silicon.com/os/0,390...412,00.htm?r=1

I´m sticking with XP as long as possible..and I guess I´ll check out what SP3 has to offer too...when I´ve seen some in-depth testing...

I dont care what anyone says, Vista is a complete failure in the business sector, when MS reported earnings, if you saw the breakdown, their Operating system sales have plummeted. 96% of all Vista sales came from Oem Vista OS on new machines pre-installed. I do not know of any business in my area that has upgraded to Vista.

*coolcolors* · 27-04-2008

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Originally Posted by alan1476

I dont care what anyone says, Vista is a complete failure in the business sector, when MS reported earnings, if you saw the breakdown, their Operating system sales have plummeted. 96% of all Vista sales came from Oem Vista OS on new machines pre-installed. I do not know of any business in my area that has upgraded to Vista.

I couldn't agree more if Business sector bluk at such bloated, lackware O/S it's just like Vista ME revisited again. Looks like they forgot what made them the premier O/S company. They claim people like Vista on their computer but it's only cause that the only option they allow the electronics seller to tell customers how is that a option for end users choice. I wait for SP3 release and install that on my Antique XP SP2 O/S LOL computer and keep on computing...no thanks to M$$$

*debro* · 28-04-2008

From July, Dell are only offering XP via downgrade rights, and they claim much of their hardware doesn't work in XP ... Lol!

Works better in Vista

Last time I noticed, they were providing the option (extra) for Creative based Sound Cards -> Works in Vista (if all you want is basic stereo sound).

*Bob* · 06-05-2008

Well i have M$ bugging me to load SP3 today so evidently it is a wrap and it is out now.

beef barley · 06-05-2008

Go for it Bob.

*Bob* · 06-05-2008

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Originally Posted by beef barley

Go for it Bob.

lol I've been trying but the servers i guess are overloaded......

*Bob* · 07-05-2008

Anyone have a working link to the XP SP3 .iso download?

**kalas** · 07-05-2008

I got 3-4 MB per second here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

*Bob* · 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by kalas

I got 3-4 MB per second here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Kewl it's downloading now

I also had trouble with finding the sign in for the XP SP3 CD to be mailed for free. Might as well make M$ spend some more money. Anyone have that link?

22-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
Bob I donated to the Tsunami fund and all I got was this lousy title Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Looking for my zigzags ~ I come from the no place and i go to the no where Posts: 15,413	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 I hope they have a sign up for the free CD like they did for SP2. Just to add. The story says no SP3 for XP 64 bit but they will still have support for it. __________________ "You've got a hole in your soul if you don't dig the Blues" .....My New Build is Finished. Click HERE to join CDFreaks.com Formerly rolling56 I'm not responsible for my typing in chat or on the board I have Oldtimers Keith Richards ~ "If You Want The Last Laugh........Join The Rolling Stones"

22-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
7thSinger CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 617	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 Methinks this be a setup. XP SP3...most likely laden with DRM and enough bugs to force an "upgrade" to Vista down the road. __________________ Up the airy mountain...down the rushing glen. We dare not go a hunting...for fear of little men. Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim only for my burners and standalones. ...and shepards we shall be... CMC MAG =

22-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
imkidd57 Senior Moderator & Editor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Fajara Posts: 7,318	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 Probably not a set up. I have had the beta of SP3 running here for a couple of months, and it's fine.

22-04-2008	#5 (permalink)
7thSinger CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 617	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 I certainly hope it isn't, but hey...shrugs i can be a cynic sometimes. __________________ Up the airy mountain...down the rushing glen. We dare not go a hunting...for fear of little men. Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim only for my burners and standalones. ...and shepards we shall be... CMC MAG =

22-04-2008	#6 (permalink)
imkidd57 Senior Moderator & Editor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Fajara Posts: 7,318	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 There was a rogue 'Vista Transformation Pack' that went under the name of XP SP3 Build 2 (see discussion here), but now there really is an MS Service Pack Release Candidate that includes all the updates and hot-fixes since SP2: http://club.cdfreaks.com/f3/anyone-t...didate-236917/

22-04-2008	#7 (permalink)
7thSinger CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 617	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 Thanks for the additional info. I'm spending some time reading up on it before i pick it up. __________________ Up the airy mountain...down the rushing glen. We dare not go a hunting...for fear of little men. Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim only for my burners and standalones. ...and shepards we shall be... CMC MAG =

22-04-2008	#8 (permalink)
coolcolors CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,820	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 So they will only be msupdate and download without letting the xp users purchase the sp3 on media to be shipped to ones' home? I would like it on a cd to pay a little to get it shipped to me like sp2 did rather then downloading it. Hopefully this updates doesn't include DRM and hardware disable functions that Vista does if you switch the motherboard or main hardware components. I have to wait and see if on its' official public release to end users....

23-04-2008	#9 (permalink)
imkidd57 Senior Moderator & Editor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Fajara Posts: 7,318	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 As far as I can see, the release candidate (RC) doesn't introduce more DRM than already present in SP2. Haven't checked the hardware disable behaviour, but I was under the impression that this was a function of the OEM versions of XP, rather than service packs. Remember that there are a lot of corporate networks running XP, who are not even dreaming of moving to Vista; and for them an SP3 would be a long-awaited addition. It would be unbelievably stupid of MS to suddenly hit them with a ton of protection layers and changes that would need to be overcome.

24-04-2008	#10 (permalink)
talos_2002 CD Freaks Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greece Posts: 245	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 If you need links to the final, RTM, version http://club.cdfreaks.com/f3/free-dow...ml#post2044048 __________________ I ♥ T02 x64 software: www.start64.com Game patches from www.patches-scrolls.de Turn off any HDD of your pc: revosleep.realspooky.de

24-04-2008	#11 (permalink)
imkidd57 Senior Moderator & Editor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Fajara Posts: 7,318	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 That link is to the Release Candidate (RC). For non-subscribers the Release-to-manufacture (RTM) is not available until 29th April: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w...7c953a761.aspx

25-04-2008	#12 (permalink)
deanimator CD Freak Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hiding under Cindy´s ... stash? Posts: 2,019	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 This isn´t exactly new news, but it looks like MS is finally recognising that Vista is not a resounding success, and XP availability and support may continue a lot longer, and that Windows 7 may be ready for testing as early as next year... http://software.silicon.com/os/0,390...412,00.htm?r=1 I´m sticking with XP as long as possible..and I guess I´ll check out what SP3 has to offer too...when I´ve seen some in-depth testing... __________________ Click here to get to Mordor! All that we see or seem to see is but a dream within a picture of Cindy's upper frontal bumpy things - Aunty EdithHEY MIKE SOMEONE WANTS TO SAY "HI" ACHTUNG LADIES:Moustache rides just 50 cents! Dell Vostro...Laptop: 2.0GHz Duo2, 3GB RAM, 250GB HD. Nvidia 8400, 14" WSXA+, some optical drive - dunno yet what kindEXTERNAL DRIVES: Lite-On SHW-1635-SLG-4167BPlextor CD-ROM PX40TSTrekstors 300GB + 250GB + 120GB + 60GBFireFox whatever, AVG, Nero 7...and a Mac G4* for the big video & photo jobsPlease PM me with links to hot thonged chicksGet AnyDVD CloneDVD2 CloneCD here

25-04-2008	#13 (permalink)
Cressida CD Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Almost there Posts: 4,444	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 It's mostly just a wrap-up of security updates since SP2. Nothing very exciting.

27-04-2008	#15 (permalink)
coolcolors CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,820	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 So let me see this April 29 will be the release of XP SP3 right???? Cause that what they said on M$ site?

28-04-2008	#18 (permalink)
debro Blown to smitherines Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: The c@ke mixer Posts: 9,699	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 From July, Dell are only offering XP via downgrade rights, and they claim much of their hardware doesn't work in XP ... Lol! Works better in Vista Last time I noticed, they were providing the option (extra) for Creative based Sound Cards -> Works in Vista (if all you want is basic stereo sound). __________________ CDFreaks - Overwhelmed by Ignorance since 2005! We lost the battle, but we haven't lost the war! Click Here to sign up to the resistance movement! Viva La Resistance! Admitting that you've illegally downloaded movies/songs and need help to process/burn is comparable to robbing a bank, and walking into the bank the next day holding the bags of money to deposit them into your account. Don't be surprised if people laugh at you when you make the headlines.

06-05-2008	#19 (permalink)
Bob I donated to the Tsunami fund and all I got was this lousy title Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Looking for my zigzags ~ I come from the no place and i go to the no where Posts: 15,413	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 Well i have M$ bugging me to load SP3 today so evidently it is a wrap and it is out now. __________________ "You've got a hole in your soul if you don't dig the Blues" .....My New Build is Finished. Click HERE to join CDFreaks.com Formerly rolling56 I'm not responsible for my typing in chat or on the board I have Oldtimers Keith Richards ~ "If You Want The Last Laugh........Join The Rolling Stones"

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06-05-2008	#20 (permalink)
beef barley CD Freaks Die Hard Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Region 1 Posts: 1,583	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 Go for it Bob. __________________ System #1: Microsoft Windows Xp Pro 2002 SP3/Windows XP Pro X64 Edition 2003 SP2. AMD Phenom (tm) 9550 Quad Core Processor 2.20 GHz. 4 x 2GB of RAM. Samsung TSSTcorp SH-S203B (SB04 fully patched), Pioneer DVR-215D (1.18 patched), LG HL-DT-ST GSA H62N (CL01), Plextor PX-716A (1.11), BenQ #2 DW-1620 (B7W9) & externals BenQ #3 Ew-1621 (47P9), BenQ #1 EW-1621 (47L9), LG GSA-H10N (JL12). System #2: Microsoft Windows Xp Pro 2002 SP3. AMD Athlon(tm) 64 x 2 Dual Core Processor 4400+ 2.31 GHz 4 GBs RAM. Samsung SH-S182D (SB06), Samsung SH-S202J (SB01), Plextor PX-810SA (1.01), Samsung SH-S203B (SB03 FB FR). System specs as of 07052008

07-05-2008	#22 (permalink)
Bob I donated to the Tsunami fund and all I got was this lousy title Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Looking for my zigzags ~ I come from the no place and i go to the no where Posts: 15,413	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 Anyone have a working link to the XP SP3 .iso download? __________________ "You've got a hole in your soul if you don't dig the Blues" .....My New Build is Finished. Click HERE to join CDFreaks.com Formerly rolling56 I'm not responsible for my typing in chat or on the board I have Oldtimers Keith Richards ~ "If You Want The Last Laugh........Join The Rolling Stones"

07-05-2008	#23 (permalink)
kalas Moderator and CD Freaks Protection Detective Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: riot hq Posts: 2,255	Re: It's a wrap: Microsoft finishes XP SP3 I got 3-4 MB per second here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

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