Windows XP SP3 Final Released to PC Manufacturers

[Yoda]

This is a Direct Download of SP3 Final from Microsoft Website (Don't know how far its true)

*download.windowsupdate.com/msdownl..._c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4.exe

Any I will update when Its officially released tomorrow

 

[src2206]

did any one installed it yet? Is it asking for WGA val8idation during installation?

 

[Yoda]

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Final (Direct MS Download)

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.

Download - Windows XP Service Pack 3 Final

*download.windowsupdate.com/msdownl..._c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4.exe

or

*www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Windows_XP_Service_Pack_3_d4323.html

 

[mrbgupta]

When the final version has been released? where is link to download (no direct link)?

 

[unni]

Windows 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). Thanks Bink! Neowin reader WindowsNT says: "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. When will people learn that Vista ain't all bad!

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.

*www.neowin.net/images/icons/softicon.gif Download: Stand-alone installer for Windows XP SP3 English, 32 Bit (316 MB)
*www.neowin.net/images/icons/linkicon.gif Link: Service Pack 3 for Windows XP via Windows Update (Size varies)

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.

Note that some machines I've had here at the office have run into the infamous GDI32.DLL BSOD at startup issue.

The "easy way" to temporarily fix the issue and allow your installation to boot is to insert your XP cd, boot it up and enter Repair mode by pressing R at the first dialog after which you need to login to your XP installation by providing the administrator password.

cd to \windows\system32 and ren gdi32.dll to gdi32.old
copy c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386\gdi32.dll to c:\windows\system32 and exit to reboot the computer.

Make sure everything, including display drivers, are up to date and try reinstalling the service pack.

Source: *www.neowin.net/news/main/08/04/29/windows-xp-sp3-now-available-via-windows-update

 

[mrbgupta]

you provided same direct link ! It's still not available at microsoft website.

 

[unni]

you provided same direct link ! It's still not available at microsoft website.

When I click on both the links, I get an option to save the file. I use Firefox, not sure about other browsers. I haven't tried downloading it since I am in office.

 

[chesss]

Works with Opera.
Though am running xp sp3 for 3 days

 

[mrbgupta]

^^ OK

 

[casanova]

Thanks for the link. Downloading it. I was not able to find it on site.

 

[Yoda]

use a download accelerator to download the file

 

[shri]

Still not available in Windows update site or in Download center.

Officially delayed:
In the last few days, we have uncovered a compatibility issue between Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) and both Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). In order to make sure customers have the best possible experience, we have decided to delay releasing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) to the web.

To help protect customers, we plan to put filtering in place shortly to prevent Windows Update from offering both service packs to systems running Microsoft Dynamics RMS. Once filtering is in place, we expect to release Windows XP SP3 to the web.



We are also testing a fix, and will make it available once that process is complete. Once they have installed the fix, Microsoft Dynamics RMS customers should be able to run both service packs.

Until then, we advise Microsoft Dynamics RMS customers to not install either service pack. Microsoft Dynamics RMS customers running Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vista SP1 should contact Microsoft Customer Support Services for additional information.

*forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3262170&SiteID=17

 

[bharat_r]

How much size does it occupy after installation. I have only 3.5 GB of free space on my C drive..
And does it require validation?