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Yesterday, Microsoft rolled out a script for Windows XP SP2 users that enables Release Candidate 2 (RC2) of the forthcoming Service Pack 3 release to be downloaded via Windows Update. Get the script here.
If you've been waiting to try SP3 until now, you're ready to run the script. However, if you installed a previous release candidate, uninstall it first. Windows Update will not offer RC2 to systems running other release candidates.
Before you install SP3 RC2, be sure to take a look at the Release Notes. Some highlights include:
You might also want to take a look at the white papers available at the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Resources for IT Professionals website. Enjoy!
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jcollins
February 20, 2008 at 5:22pm
After the Vista pre-SP update problems, why exactly would I trust them with WinXP SP3? Unless there's some reason to load it sooner, I think I'll wait a bit before loading.
bullnettle59
February 28, 2008 at 5:07am
Got querky when I installed--uninstalled.
Then I had to restore to before it had downloaded the "auto update " to keep that from popping all the time. Everything is running better without it.Abit AM-2N, Raptor 150,Caviar 200,4GB Patriot PC6400,Gigabyte 8600GT 512,Creative Extreme Fidelity,Fans,fans,and more fans-all neatly tucked into a Compaq Media Center Tower
BizSAR
February 20, 2008 at 3:55pm
Why did MS not list some changes made to XP with SP3?
For instance, the taskbar's 'Address' toolbar has been removed due to browser integration/legal issues (the browser would seem to be too integrated with the operating system)?! Where is that in the "whitepaper"?What else has changed that they aren't telling us?!
~BizSAR
