Windows XP Service Pack 3 goes GOLD
From what I recall from the 1990s and NT, SP3’s the charm it seems… From Foul Writers World | Windows XP Service Pack 3 goes GOLD:
Earlier today Microsoft confirmed that the source code has been released to manufacturers for testing and implementation.
It has been almost 4 years in the making, and Microsoft has taken their time to ensure that end users don’t have the same problems as the previous SP.
Testing for the SP has revealed a streamlined and greatly reduced install process. A big improvement on the install process comes in the form that the actual download package is a lot smaller than the previous SP and installation took a measly 15 minutes.
I’ll be checking it out this week. It’s supposed to have some cool security updates.
Posted by Charles in Software | 1 Comment »
May 13th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
There have been a lot of reports of computers having major problems after installing Microsoft’s latest Windows Update.
The long awaited Windows XP Service Pack 3 is causing many computers to have problems booting after being installed.
Right now I recommend you wait a few weeks until Microsoft can fix this problem and avoid installing any Windows Updates.
If you are not sure what a Windows Update is please read this page: http://hallnet.brookes.ac.uk/setup/winupdate.html
More information on this problem please see these articles:
PC Magazine: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,2302371,00.asp
The Register: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/09/windows_xp_sp3_reboots_crashes/
more detailed info: http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
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