XP SP3 availability

R

rpgs rock dvds

I bought XP Home OEM (SP2) recently and would like to reinstall it
(for various reasons). I understand SP3 is now with us. It would
make sense to install SP3 offline right after reinstalling XP+SP2
(rather than installing XP+SP2 then connecting to the net and
downloading 90+ patches).

I am not an MSDN subscriber etc, just a regular OEM XP Home buyer.
I've visited microsoft's website and cannot find a link to download
SP3 (in order to burn it to a CD for offline installation.)

Will SP3 become available as a download to anyone soon?

Thanks, regards, Robert.
 
A

AJR

As hss been reported numerous times - SP3 was temporarily withdrawn from the
update site.
 
C

Colin Barnhorst

Yes. Probably in a day or two. It was scheduled for Windows Updates
distribution on April 29th but that was delayed.
 
E

Eduardo Cerejo

rpgs said:
I bought XP Home OEM (SP2) recently and would like to reinstall it
(for various reasons). I understand SP3 is now with us. It would
make sense to install SP3 offline right after reinstalling XP+SP2
(rather than installing XP+SP2 then connecting to the net and
downloading 90+ patches).

I am not an MSDN subscriber etc, just a regular OEM XP Home buyer.
I've visited microsoft's website and cannot find a link to download
SP3 (in order to burn it to a CD for offline installation.)

Will SP3 become available as a download to anyone soon?

Thanks, regards, Robert.
Click to expand...

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/windows-xp-service-pack-3.html
 
A

ANONYMOUS

No it hasn't been withdrawn! It has just been decided to "delay releasing
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) to the web". However, this doesn't mean one
can't download it from here:

<http://download.windowsupdate.com/m..._c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4.exe>

This package is exactly the same that will be released in a few days time. Web
update will be a smaller download for people who have their system fully patched
up but someone doing a clean install, will require full offline version to get
all patches necessary for secure computing.
 
G

Gerry

Robert

I strongly recommend you wait for the proper download from Microsoft.
Two links have been posted in response to your question which ring alarm
bells and you may not get what you are looking for.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
L

Larc

Robert

I strongly recommend you wait for the proper download from Microsoft.
Two links have been posted in response to your question which ring alarm
bells and you may not get what you are looking for.
Click to expand...

Actually the RTM build is rather widely available. I've already
installed it on two boxes and a laptop with no problems at all. System
Properties > General tab shows "Service Pack 3" on all three. But if
somebody has been keeping up with updates, there's really nothing
there that's so critical waiting a few extra days or even weeks should
matter very much.

Larc



§§§ - Change planet to earth to reply by email - §§§
 
G

Gerry

Bear

Is that link really to a Microsoft site and to a non-beta product? You
do not a the web site! You get a Run or Save prompt!


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Regards.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
G

Gerry

Larc

Available from whom? The operative word being Whom. You can get it if
you have paid a subscription to Microsoft Technet but otherwise?


~~~~


Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
J

ju.c

Is that link really to a Microsoft site?
YES. Do a WHOIS on windowsupdate.com
Windows XP SP3 Build 5512 Final
Your welcome.


ju.c
 
C

Colin Barnhorst

It is the link that the download button on the Download Details page leads
to. The DD page is temporarily offline but the link works.
 
B

Bruce Hagen

I downloaded SP3 a few days ago. Chose Save and saved it to a folder, burned
it and installed it.

Download & Save Service Pack 3 Here:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/m..._c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4.exe

It is the correct MS product. My message headers reveal the current build
that will be released:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.5512
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.5512

That said, I don't think anyone in the *faint of heart* area should rush to
download it as it /should/ be available in MU/WU in a few days.

I do recommend taking a few precautions when anyone downloads SP3,
(regardless of from where), such as the following.


From: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

* If the configuration of your antivirus software prevents certain system
files from being changed, SP3 installation might fail. Try temporarily
disabling your antivirus software. You can usually do this by right-clicking
your antivirus program icon (which typically appears in the bottom
right-hand corner of the computer screen) and clicking Disable.

* If you disable your antivirus software before you install the service
pack, be sure that you are aware of the risks involved, and be sure to
enable it after the service pack is installed.

Before you download and install SP3, turn off your anti-virus and any
anti-spyware programs such as Windows Defender. If you use a third party
firewall, disable it and turn on the Windows Firewall in the Control Panel
for the installation. Once SP3 is in and working, you can enable the third
party firewall and turn of the Windows Firewall. Do not keep both running.
 
K

Kayman

I downloaded SP3 a few days ago. Chose Save and saved it to a folder, burned
it and installed it.

Download & Save Service Pack 3 Here:
http://download.windowsupdate.com/m..._c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4.exe

It is the correct MS product. My message headers reveal the current build
that will be released:

X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.5512
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.5512

That said, I don't think anyone in the *faint of heart* area should rush to
download it as it /should/ be available in MU/WU in a few days.

I do recommend taking a few precautions when anyone downloads SP3,
(regardless of from where), such as the following.


From: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

* If the configuration of your antivirus software prevents certain system
files from being changed, SP3 installation might fail. Try temporarily
disabling your antivirus software. You can usually do this by right-clicking
your antivirus program icon (which typically appears in the bottom
right-hand corner of the computer screen) and clicking Disable.

* If you disable your antivirus software before you install the service
pack, be sure that you are aware of the risks involved, and be sure to
enable it after the service pack is installed.

Before you download and install SP3, turn off your anti-virus and any
anti-spyware programs such as Windows Defender. If you use a third party
firewall, disable it and turn on the Windows Firewall in the Control Panel
for the installation. Once SP3 is in and working, you can enable the third
party firewall and turn of the Windows Firewall. Do not keep both running.
Click to expand...

Should the AV/A-S&FW applications disabled before downloading *and*
installing or is it adequate disabling the applications before
installing only (after downloading)?
 
C

Colin Barnhorst

If you have a problem downloading or installing then you can always do a
clean boot and return to normal boot after SP3 is installed. If AV is a
problem it is usually near the end of installation when it blocks writing to
the registry. If downloading does not complete then it is usually disk
space (you need 2X the size of the file).
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
 
R

Ridge Runner

That IS the exact same as RTM!!!!
There is no difference........there will be NO difference other than size
when MS get round to having it for downloading.
 
K

Kayman

If you have a problem downloading or installing then you can always do a
clean boot and return to normal boot after SP3 is installed. If AV is a
problem it is usually near the end of installation when it blocks writing to
the registry. If downloading does not complete then it is usually disk
space (you need 2X the size of the file).
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
Click to expand...

Thanks, Colin.
 
R

rpgs rock dvds

I bought XP Home OEM (SP2) recently and would like to reinstall it
(for various reasons).  I understand SP3 is now with us.  It would
make sense to install SP3 offline right after reinstalling XP+SP2
(rather than installing XP+SP2 then connecting to the net and
downloading 90+ patches).

I am not an MSDN subscriber etc, just a regular OEM XP Home buyer.
I've visited microsoft's website and cannot find a link to download
SP3 (in order to burn it to a CD for offline installation.)

Will SP3 become available as a download to anyone soon?

Thanks, regards, Robert.
Click to expand...

Thanks a lot for all replies. As my requirement to reinstall XP+SP2
then SP3 is not very urgent, I am happy to wait a short while for the
official download link to appear on microsoft website, but thanks very
much any way for all the other alternatives. Appreciated.

Best regards, Robert.
 

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