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images/news/windows.jpgWindows XP SP3 is finally here for those that use Windows Update, and here is a direct Link to the stand-alone version of SP3 for x86 XP systems (32 bit).
There won't be a 64bit version until Windows Server 2003 hits SP3 since they share the same code base.
HERE is an interesting article regarding SP3 performance, ignoring the fact that Vista SP1 is still faster than XP SP2/SP3 users will enjoy a performance boost over SP2.
Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. This white paper summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3.
Windows Update
Known issues:
On some hardware configurations, you may encounter the Windows XP SP3 BSoD Endless Reboot Loop with Stop c0000139 on GDI32.dll Error, follow this guide to repair your XP installation.
There won't be a 64bit version until Windows Server 2003 hits SP3 since they share the same code base.
HERE is an interesting article regarding SP3 performance, ignoring the fact that Vista SP1 is still faster than XP SP2/SP3 users will enjoy a performance boost over SP2.
Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. This white paper summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3.
Windows Update
Known issues:
On some hardware configurations, you may encounter the Windows XP SP3 BSoD Endless Reboot Loop with Stop c0000139 on GDI32.dll Error, follow this guide to repair your XP installation.
I am so very tempted to install xp on my lappy....i just got a dell XP pro SP2 install cd. I think i will, and then run VM with vista, linux and others if i want the candy. Who can pass up a 10% speed increase on XP?! This baby will fly on my lappy.
