Windows XP Service Pack 3

by Guest April 27th 2008, 8:09 pm

Hey, everyone.

Not a computer problem, but, I've just finished installing XP SP3 on the main computer and this laptop using the full 316MB Service Pack which I downloaded from here. It is the final version if anyone's wondering.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Vpyyjp

That's a screen shot from the laptop I'm using at the moment. I still have to update the other one that I take to work. Very Happy

XP still looks and 'feels' the same and, no problems so far. I still think one has less problems if they use the 'full' Service Pack to update rather than using Windows Update which only downloads and installs the files you need since most people already have most of them. I suspect that if any of these existing files are corrupted in any way then it'll lead to problems, With the 'full' Service Pack it overwrites all the files with 'new' versions.

Well, I'm off to make a new XP CD with SP3 included. I'm still annoyed that you can't do that with Vista SP1. Mad

by **shanaya** April 27th 2008, 8:12 pm

Thanks Carl! Very Happy

by **Larry** April 27th 2008, 8:24 pm

I put sp3 one one machine no problem have three more to do now that I see no problems

by **Lynn** April 27th 2008, 8:29 pm

Larry wrote:I put sp3 one one machine no problem have three more to do now that I see no problems

Oh...K George....what did he say 20 ????

by **Larry** April 27th 2008, 8:57 pm

ok I just did a PC count lol 7 plus one more that is so old I forget what is on it may be 95...4 xp and 3- 2000

by Guest April 28th 2008, 1:38 am

3 PC's upgraded now, all working fine with no problems so far. Cool

by **Lowndsey.** April 29th 2008, 3:19 am

Harley said you should wait 6 years before even thinking about putting that on.

by Guest April 29th 2008, 3:33 am

Lowndsey. wrote:Harley said you should wait 6 years before even thinking about putting that on.

Until all the bugs are sorted out and MS contact Harley to let him know a revised Service Pack is ready just for him to download? sarcasticlol

Since he never installs any other updates. rolleyes

by **baldwindeb** April 29th 2008, 5:25 am

Carl D wrote:
Lowndsey. wrote:Harley said you should wait 6 years before even thinking about putting that on.

Until all the bugs are sorted out and MS contact Harley to let him know a revised Service Pack is ready just for him to download?

Since he never installs any other updates.

Doesn't he just piss you off with all his shit. He may know somethings but he sure as hell doesn't know how to interact with common folk. lol
I wish I had xp back, I still don't like vista.

by **Celegorm** May 1st 2008, 9:35 pm

Any Idea when SP3 will make it to windows update? I'm a little disapointed it got pulled Sad

by Guest May 2nd 2008, 12:46 am

Hmm, looks like they may be releasing a 'revised' SP3 for XP soon. The download from the Majorgeeks link in my first post has been removed.

Even though I'm not having any problems, I may go back to the Ghost images I made before I installed SP3 on my 3 computers and wait for the updated one.

by **Patsy** May 2nd 2008, 6:39 pm

I have Vista on my machine, so I guess I don't even have to worry about this update then! I will alert my friends about it though. Thanks!

by Guest May 2nd 2008, 11:02 pm

OK, the links are back up at Majorgeeks.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Windows_XP_Service_Pack_3_Final_d4323.html

Does that mean they've fixed it now?

by Guest May 8th 2008, 8:56 am

Well, I downloaded SP3 again (and, I'm pretty sure its the exact same Service Pack as before lol) and installed it on my 3 machines.

Everything's working fine again so far... I'm going to leave it on this time. cool

by **sharber60** May 14th 2008, 4:29 pm

Success On 2 PCs last night with SP3 from Windows Update..
Darned Comodo Firewall kept popping up on my Dimension 5150, so
disabled it & Avast, seemed to hang, so re-enabled them..
Took ages on this PC with Comodo and it`s darn popups for changes..
Well got it done.

My older Dimension 4550 with Norton, disabled the Norton Virus & it
installed quicker than the newer PC..

Both are working great no problems at all..

Windows XP Service Pack 3 20080513dimension4550spkh0

Windows XP Service Pack 3 20080513dimension5150spri3

by **irishgodfather1** May 23rd 2008, 1:59 pm

baldwindeb wrote:
Carl D wrote:
Lowndsey. wrote:Harley said you should wait 6 years before even thinking about putting that on.

Until all the bugs are sorted out and MS contact Harley to let him know a revised Service Pack is ready just for him to download?

Since he never installs any other updates.
Doesn't he just piss you off with all his shit. He may know somethings but he sure as hell doesn't know how to interact with common folk. lol
I wish I had xp back, I still don't like vista.

Harley hates Microsoft for some reason so I never listen to his rants.
He does provide us with some good stuff though.
Installed XP Service Pack 3 on our desktop today. Only problem was I used to use the address bar on the task bar and SP3 took that option out. I have a fix and I'll see if I can find it and add it here.
HERE'S THE FIX

by **Lynn** May 23rd 2008, 4:20 pm

Hey Bill....
I still haven't downloaded my SP3 yet....waiting on Harley...

by **irishgodfather1** May 23rd 2008, 5:12 pm

Lynn wrote:Hey Bill....
I still haven't downloaded my SP3 yet....waiting on Harley...

Don't hold on to long. It will be SP18 before Harley says it's ok.

by **Lynn** May 23rd 2008, 5:42 pm

Do you think the bugs are out yet ?....

by Guest May 23rd 2008, 5:48 pm

Lynn wrote:Do you think the bugs are out yet ?....

Probably not. yeslol

I still think this post by Brocky hits the nail right on the head...

http://forum.worldstart.com/showthread.php?p=1266975#post1266975

Notice how he didn't get a reply from Harley? lol!

by **Lynn** May 23rd 2008, 6:00 pm

Brocky makes sense.....I'll think about...

by **irishgodfather1** May 23rd 2008, 7:34 pm

Lynn wrote:Do you think the bugs are out yet ?....

Yeah Barb cooked then for supper.
Only bug I know of only affected HP desktops wit AMD processors and I know where to get the fix if you need it.
Get it HERE.

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