Author Topic: Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate (Read 1696 times)

RedGiant · « **on:** December 15, 2007, 10:24:04 PM »

If anyone is interested, our "friends" @ Microsoft have released a preliminary version of SP3 for Windows XP. It has had some good reviews, some calling it a "worthy update". Others have even said that it has improved their system's performance. I managed to downloaded and install it several days ago and noticed some immediate improvements all around. Here is a link for those of you who would like to give it a shot. I've had absolutely no issues whatsoever with this update. I've done a complete investigation of this update and it's the real deal, not the assortment of hot-fixes that some have released and claim it to be SP3. As with any significant update to Microsoft products, it'd be wise to back-up anything essential.

http://www.tweakxp.com/Article39214.aspx

Krusty · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2007, 10:50:40 PM »

Never download MS service packs unless you get them directly from MS itself. Go to microsoft.com if you plan on downloading anything (or use the windows update tool on your computer)

Krusty · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2007, 10:52:33 PM »

There is no SP3. It's a hoax or some kind of trojan/malware.

I just checked the microsoft page and it shows nothing of this supposed "SP3"

Speed55 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2007, 11:30:24 PM »

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68C48DAD-BC34-40BE-8D85-6BB4F56F5110&displaylang=en

It's not out yet, as far as this article is concerned.

Krusty · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2007, 01:13:03 AM »

Reading the white paper at that link doesn't make it seem like SP3 actually does much... I think I'll wait, even after it's out.

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2007, 07:24:13 AM »

Krusty no offense but I think you should google up a bit or do some other research on issues before you recommend action. To much misinformation lately, mate.

Fulmar · « **Reply #6 on:** December 16, 2007, 11:58:45 AM »

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Originally posted by MrRiplEy[H]
Krusty no offense but I think you should google up a bit or do some other research on issues before you recommend action. To much misinformation lately, mate.

Take recommendations from the internet for what its worth. Some person you've never met (for the most part) telling you what to do.

Roscoroo · « **Reply #7 on:** December 16, 2007, 02:57:15 PM »

they are coming out with sp3 for xp ... there just waiting to see if they can fix vista 1st ... its all for the $$$ you know .

as for off shore service packs ...sp1.5 for w98 was one of the best ones ever done . so i wouldnt toss out those ... just beshure you test them on a basic general use pc or a spare harddrive ....dont test this stuff on your main pc. this goes for the M$ service packs too .

as mentioned "Do the research"

Irwink! · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2007, 03:01:29 PM »

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Originally posted by Krusty
There is no SP3. It's a hoax or some kind of trojan/malware.

I just checked the microsoft page and it shows nothing of this supposed "SP3"

There is an XP sp3 but it's not yet available to the public. If you are a Technet/MSDN subscriber the release candidate is available now.

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #9 on:** December 16, 2007, 03:48:48 PM »

I installed the SP3 today and so far everything seems pretty normal.

The only visible difference is that now COD4 multiplayer takes about 0.5 seconds to connect to a server where it used to take 5-9 seconds or timeout totally.

Can't be a coincidence because every server has been lighting fast for me today and never before.

RedGiant · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2007, 04:54:06 PM »

So many are so quick to scream "MALWARE" or "TROJAN" when they can't corroborate facts about a new release. Krusty, I've done my homework and I'm also a Technet subscriber. So, my fellow subscribers and I have known about this for some time. And there is an "SP3" update out there that really isn't SP3, just a bunch of hotfixes bundled together by somerone, which is NOT malware either. This is the real deal. Don't be so quick to cry "THE SKY IS FALLING" when you haven't comepletely done your homework (well, not entirely). Are you a Technet subscriber? We've had this release for subscribers only for some time. It has just now been released for public use. This is pretty much what service pack 3 will be. Although there are a few more add-ons that will be incorporated, including some elements (mostly visual) from Vista.

Regards

RedGiant · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2007, 04:55:15 PM »

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Originally posted by MrRiplEy[H]
I installed the SP3 today and so far everything seems pretty normal.

The only visible difference is that now COD4 multiplayer takes about 0.5 seconds to connect to a server where it used to take 5-9 seconds or timeout totally.

Can't be a coincidence because every server has been lighting fast for me today and never before.

Yes, this has been the case with many who have installed it. I too have seen improvements on many levels. So far, I'm satisfied with it.

RedGiant · « **Reply #12 on:** December 16, 2007, 04:56:02 PM »

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Originally posted by Irwink!
There is an XP sp3 but it's not yet available to the public. If you are a Technet/MSDN subscriber the release candidate is available now.

The link that I posted in my first post is that particular download which IS available to the public now.

RedGiant · « **Reply #13 on:** December 16, 2007, 04:58:45 PM »

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Originally posted by Speed55
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68C48DAD-BC34-40BE-8D85-6BB4F56F5110&displaylang=en

It's not out yet, as far as this article is concerned.

It is standard procedure for MS to release this to a specific audience who can fully test it to work out any bugs. Of course Microsoft isn't going to release it to the public. But I can assure you that this IS made by Microsoft and it's a release candidate for SP3.

RedGiant · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2007, 05:03:52 PM »

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Originally posted by Fulmar
Take recommendations from the internet for what its worth. Some person you've never met (for the most part) telling you what to do.

Well, it's not just some person tell me what to do. I am by no means an amateur when it comes to PCs and I do my homework before I decide to install a major update. There have been many reviews for this update and out of the many that I've read, no one had anything bad to say about it. As I've said before, many people noticed an improvement in their all around performance.
Hey, I just pointed you guys in the direction and told you my experience so far. It's up to you if you want to give it a shot. As far as people I've never met, I am in daily communication with my fellow Technet friends as too how their systems are working out with this update. Believe me, I am not the type of person to throw someone a bone laced with cyanide. I wouldn't just put this out on here for all of you to download if I didn't think it was safe.