Windows XP SP3?

[Guest]

Well, thanks guys for the nice round up! I hope none of you were serious
about your pointed replies... Don't take things to heart, I say. As for me,
am still waiting for the Windows XP SP3 and I don't expect it any sooner...
With M$ having a history of delays and surprises, anything can happen
actually! So be gentlemen and shake hands for mutual good!! What's in
fighting over the said reputation of a 'just another software firm' [despite
our addiction to its products, that is!]?

 

[Caffeine Free]

A while back (early September 2007) I read in here that Microsoft was
releasing Windows XP SP3 in about two weeks...is that still a 'go' or does
anyone have a new timeframe?

Thanks in advance.

Robb

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...4C-8423-4386-AD98-36B124A720AA&displaylang=en <<<<---------go here to get WinXP SP3

 

[Caffeine Free]

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...4C-8423-4386-AD98-36B124A720AA&displaylang=en <<<--------Go here to get Windows XP SP3

 

[Randy Knobloch]

:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...4C-8423-4386-AD98-36B124A720AA&displaylang=en
<<<<---------go here to get WinXP SP3

The above URL is a "Release Candidate" - not quite ready for Prime Time.
If you search posts on this subject - most folks want to wait for the RTM build.
RTM being "Release to Manufacturing" - a build that has been successfully beta
tested.

Randy

 

[someone]

I read that it would be released early in 2008.

:


The above URL is a "Release Candidate" - not quite ready for Prime Time.
If you search posts on this subject - most folks want to wait for the RTM
build.
RTM being "Release to Manufacturing" - a build that has been successfully
beta
tested.

Randy

 

[Randy Knobloch]

I read that it would be released early in 2008.

Possibly, keep an eye out on Windows Update.

Randy

 

[trueno!]

Does anyone here know where I can get a list of the software (not critical or
non-critical updates like wmp11, ie7) that I can take a look at?

It will give me a good idea of whether slipstreaming the sp3 into my
original xpcd is a good one!

thanks for the replies.

 

[Randy Knobloch]

Does anyone here know where I can get a list of the software (not critical or
non-critical updates like wmp11, ie7) that I can take a look at?

If not already installed, you may obtain all of these via Windows Update =>
http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Ensure your default Browser is set to IE.

It will give me a good idea of whether slipstreaming the sp3 into my
original xpcd is a good one!

Windows SP3 is not yet available as a "production" build.
For Beta-testers only on test machines.

Randy

 

[trueno!]

Thanks.

So there is no way as of yet what SP3 will contain besides most of latest
hotfixes and critical updates?

I just wanted to know is, by slipstreaming SP3 into the original XPCD to
create XPCD/SP3 cd will include such things like .NET, ie7, wmp11, etc etc?

TBH, I hate wmp11, because of the rumours that it uses a whole lot more DRM
protection and that kinda scares the hell of me as I have loads of media
files that uses no protection and hate for them to get currupted (if wrong,
please correct me).

 

[Randy Knobloch]

Thanks. You're welcome.
So there is no way as of yet what SP3 will contain besides most of latest
hotfixes and critical updates?

That would be correct, unless you're a Beta-tester.

I just wanted to know is, by slipstreaming SP3 into the original XPCD to
create XPCD/SP3 cd will include such things like .NET, ie7, wmp11, etc etc?

I'm not sure about that, sorry.

TBH, I hate wmp11, because of the rumours that it uses a whole lot more DRM
protection and that kinda scares the hell of me as I have loads of media
files that uses no protection and hate for them to get currupted (if wrong,
please correct me).

I don't believe WMP 11 has DRM.

Randy