Windows XP Service Pack 3 available (for real this time)

polonyc2 · 05-06-2008, 02:17 PM

Microsoft has finally officially released Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP. It is available as a standalone package, or can be downloaded via Windows Update...

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

ATINUT · 05-06-2008, 02:47 PM

This is bulloney, all I get is, is a file cannot be found error. Try again.

polonyc2 · 05-06-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ATINUT

This is bulloney, all I get is, is a file cannot be found error. Try again.

probably because millions of people are all trying to download the same file...they just released it so expect heavy traffic

zman88 · 05-06-2008, 03:46 PM

Or they pulled it at the last second!

polonyc2 · 05-06-2008, 03:48 PM

yeah seems like MS is doing everything they can to not release SP3

when has a small bug ever prevented Microsoft from releasing a product on time...they released ME without any worries

zman88 · 05-06-2008, 04:02 PM

Well I think you should just install Vista and you won't have any of the problems you've been having.

ATINUT · 05-06-2008, 04:03 PM

This might all be, but I downloaded using the direct download link that was posted in the following thread awhile back, so I shouldn't worry I guess, as I already have it.

http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f48/wi...ow-113070.html

Here's the direct download link I mention.

http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...2300ebfde4.exe

SRTDodge05 · 05-06-2008, 04:12 PM

Im downloading it right now through windows updates.

polonyc2 · 05-06-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SRTDodge05

Im downloading it right now through windows updates.

how big is the file for you?...I hear that on Windows Update the file size is around 66 MB while the standalone download is over 300 MB

seems like a really big difference...

ATINUT · 05-06-2008, 04:20 PM

I had some weird things happening when I installed Service Pack 3 over the top of everything else.

However, over the weekend, I ended up reinstalling WindowsXP, and first thing I did, after I got it reinstalled was to install Service Pack 3. It appears to work better this way.

polonyc2 · 05-06-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATINUT

I had some weird things happening when I installed Service Pack 3 over the top of everything else.

However, over the weekend, I ended up reinstalling WindowsXP, and first thing I did, after I got it reinstalled was to install Service Pack 3. It appears to work better this way.

that's the way I prefer to download SP3 as well...for Service Packs I always do a complete re-format of my hard drive before installing...less problems that way

SRTDodge05 · 05-06-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polonyc2

how big is the file for you?...I hear that on Windows Update the file size is around 66 MB while the standalone download is over 300 MB

seems like a really big difference...

66.9mb

ATINUT · 05-06-2008, 04:58 PM

I've got the standalone file.

SRTDodge05 · 05-06-2008, 05:04 PM

Im slipsteaming sp3 to my xp disc right now.

mrNazz · 05-06-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SRTDodge05

Im slipsteaming sp3 to my xp disc right now.

I was able to slipstream the original SP3 but when I went to install with that CD it would stop during file install. If I recall correclty the file was named mdma... I am curious if you will have the same issue. If not.. how did you slipstream?

05-06-2008, 02:17 PM	#1
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05-06-2008, 02:47 PM	#2
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,277	Re: Windows XP Service Pack 3 available (for real this time) This is bulloney, all I get is, is a file cannot be found error. Try again. __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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05-06-2008, 03:48 PM	#5
polonyc2 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 8,200	yeah seems like MS is doing everything they can to not release SP3 when has a small bug ever prevented Microsoft from releasing a product on time...they released ME without any worries __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** XFX GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 896MB Intel E8400 * Noctua NH-U12P G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB WD6401AALS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX850W AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Sony Optiarc AD-7240S-0B * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP2 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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05-06-2008, 04:02 PM	#6
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Windows XP Service Pack 3 available (for real this time) Well I think you should just install Vista and you won't have any of the problems you've been having. __________________ Turn Left,Go Fast I spend most of my money on wild women,booze and computers....... The rest I just waste!
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05-06-2008, 04:03 PM	#7
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,277	Re: Windows XP Service Pack 3 available (for real this time) This might all be, but I downloaded using the direct download link that was posted in the following thread awhile back, so I shouldn't worry I guess, as I already have it. http://www.abxzone.com/forums/f48/wi...ow-113070.html Here's the direct download link I mention. http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...2300ebfde4.exe __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,835	Re: Windows XP Service Pack 3 available (for real this time) Im downloading it right now through windows updates. __________________
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05-06-2008, 04:20 PM	#10
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,277	Re: Windows XP Service Pack 3 available (for real this time) I had some weird things happening when I installed Service Pack 3 over the top of everything else. However, over the weekend, I ended up reinstalling WindowsXP, and first thing I did, after I got it reinstalled was to install Service Pack 3. It appears to work better this way. __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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05-06-2008, 04:58 PM	#13
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,277	Re: Windows XP Service Pack 3 available (for real this time) I've got the standalone file. __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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05-06-2008, 05:04 PM	#14
SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,835	Re: Windows XP Service Pack 3 available (for real this time) Im slipsteaming sp3 to my xp disc right now. __________________
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