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Windows XP SP3 Release Dates
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TSSpIcYjOe
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 Mar 21 2008, 11:26 PM, updated 18y ago
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Now that Windows Vista service pack 1 has been released, all eyes have shifted to Microsoft's plans for Windows XP service pack 3, the final package of updates for the trusty OS. And, according to at least one source, Microsoft will roll out XP SP3 next Monday. As of Wednesday afternoon Pacific time, the BitTorrent search engine Mininova listed a 568.73 MB Windows XP Professional SP3 5503 file available for download. The file, which had 112 seeds and 417 leeches, had been downloaded 2083 times since it was posted Tuesday, according to the listing. According to the file description notes, Microsoft will release the final version of XP SP3 on March 24, but the 5503 test build passes all Windows Genuine Advantage checks and is able to download Windows updates that previous XP SP3 builds weren't able to, which suggests that it could, in fact, be the final RTM build. When Microsoft released Vista SP1 in February, the final RTM code was identical to the Vista SP1 Release Candidate (RC) 1 Refresh 2 test build that was released to a group of 15,000 testers two weeks earlier. A Microsoft spokesperson, perhaps weary from the months-long barrage of Vista SP1 related inquiries, said the final version of XP SP3 is still on target to be released the first half of calendar year 2008, and the XP SP3 5503 build was a minor interim build released to address one specific issue for a subset of private beta testers. Source: http://www.crn.com/software/206904757 |
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Kelvinwkw
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Mar 21 2008, 11:38 PM
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Will download it at office next when it released... heheheheee
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Darkmage12
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Mar 22 2008, 12:56 AM
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the BT file is final?
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cyew86
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Mar 22 2008, 01:06 AM
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to-do list on Monday: Download SP3  |
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 22 2008, 01:07 AM
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no la... where can before microsoft release it mininova bt can have it? either its the RC one or its a fake sp3 adapted from sp2...
But think i should install or not le? coz i always update from windows update and have everything latest... install sp3 also same thing right?
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Irishcoffee
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Mar 22 2008, 01:16 AM
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is 5503 final build?
i'm waiting for final
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 22 2008, 01:20 AM
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i don't think so coz the website say its a test build only o... hmmm but then by this monday is the final one already...  This post has been edited by SpIcYjOe: Mar 22 2008, 01:21 AM |
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BFGWong
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Mar 22 2008, 02:35 PM
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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&displaylang=enWas highlighted by a fren on this. The real mccoy will be out soon. This post has been edited by BFGWong: Mar 22 2008, 02:37 PM
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maranello55
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Mar 22 2008, 02:42 PM
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Hmm...doesnt seems like much
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punkyswat
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Mar 22 2008, 07:14 PM
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pre-release ar?looks interesting.
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Darkmage12
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Mar 22 2008, 10:00 PM
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so monday can download?
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SUSDavid83
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Mar 22 2008, 10:14 PM
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Is Microsoft going to impose authenticity check of this service pack?
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littleman
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Mar 22 2008, 10:33 PM
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what's the new feature?
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 22 2008, 10:52 PM
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this is adapted from the overview of windows xp sp3 from microsoft website: QUOTE New and Enhanced Functionality
"Black Hole" Router Detection - Windows XP SP3 includes improvements to black hole router detection (detecting routers that are silently discarding packets), turning it on by default.
Network Access Protection (NAP) - NAP is a policy enforcement platform built into Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows XP SP3 with which you can better protect network assets by enforcing compliance with system health requirements. Using NAP, you can create customized health policies to validate computer health before allowing access or communication; automatically update compliant computers to ensure ongoing compliance; and optionally confine noncompliant computers to a restricted network until they become compliant
Descriptive Security Options User Interface - The Security Options control panel in Windows XP SP3 now has more descriptive text to explain settings and prevent incorrect settings configuration. Figure 1 shows an example of this new functionality.
Enhanced security for Administrator and Service policy entries - In System Center Essentials for Windows XP SP3, Administrator and Service entries will be present by default on any new instance of policy. Additionally, the user interface for the Impersonate Client After Authentication user right will not be able to remove these settings.
Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module - Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module (Fips.sys) is a FIPS 140-1 Level 1-compliant, general purpose, software-based, cryptographic module in the kernel mode level of the Windows operating system. It runs as a kernel mode export driver (a kernel-mode DLL) and encapsulates several different cryptographic algorithms in an easy-to-use cryptographic module accessible by other kernel mode drivers. It can be linked to other kernel mode services to permit the use of FIPS 140-1 Level 1-compliant cryptography.
Windows Product Activation - As in Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Vista, users can now complete operating system installation without providing a product key during a full, integrated installation of Windows XP SP3. The operating system will prompt the user for a product key later as part of Genuine Advantage. As with previous service packs, no product key is requested or required when installing Windows XP SP3 using the update package available through Microsoft Update.
Note The Windows Product Activation changes in Windows XP SP3 are not related to the Windows Vista Key Management Service (KMS). This update affects only new operating system installations from integrated source media. This update affects the installation media only and is not a change to how activation works in Windows XP. |
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punkyswat
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Mar 23 2008, 12:01 AM
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can't support my pc.  |
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SUSDavid83
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Mar 23 2008, 12:22 AM
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QUOTE(punkyswat @ Mar 23 2008, 12:01 AM) can't support my pc. Why so? The post you entered in was too short. You must have at least 10 character(s) in your post before it will get posted. |
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Goliath764
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Mar 23 2008, 12:26 AM
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Interesting, will get it when it's out.
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cyew86
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Mar 24 2008, 09:09 PM
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it's monday, but no SP3 update yet  |
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eXPeri3nc3
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Mar 24 2008, 09:21 PM
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We need to update it manually or what? I'm using SP3 long time ago (beta  ) |
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 24 2008, 09:26 PM
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erm sorry to be rude but remember we malaysia and USA have a big time difference... so their monday is our tuesday... and i think you have to update manually as its a major update... This post has been edited by SpIcYjOe: Mar 24 2008, 10:21 PM |
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skylinegtr34rule4life
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Mar 24 2008, 09:47 PM
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lets make things easy...USA is 24 hours earlier than local time |
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aMer
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Mar 24 2008, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE(skylinegtr34rule4life @ Mar 24 2008, 09:47 PM) lets make things easy...USA is 24 hours earlier than local time *behind |
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skylinegtr34rule4life
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Mar 24 2008, 09:55 PM
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QUOTE(aMer @ Mar 24 2008, 09:49 PM) its the same la...behind and earlier is same ah  |
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Ash
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Mar 24 2008, 10:06 PM
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 24 2008, 10:21 PM
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USA time is slower then usa is slower then us... so means that now usa is only 10.19am monday... and its 12 hours la... not 24 hours...
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cyew86
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Mar 24 2008, 10:24 PM
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QUOTE(SpIcYjOe @ Mar 24 2008, 09:26 PM) erm sorry to be rude but remember we malaysia and USA have a big time difference... so their monday is our tuesday... and i think you have to update manually as its a major update... just realized that, too eager to download already, lol thanks for the reminder |
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 24 2008, 10:31 PM
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no problem... everyone makes mistake...  :D i cannot wait for it! microsoft hurry! i wanna go sleep already!  :P |
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xXAaronXx
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Mar 25 2008, 01:05 AM
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Still not yet release ar? Guess haf 2 wait for morning 2 come 2 download it
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BuLaNaR
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Mar 25 2008, 06:11 AM
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already upgrade to vista...poor me...but anyone knows about what is upgraded in sp3??
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Lizan
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Mar 25 2008, 12:03 PM
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Still cant see the Windows XP SP3 download available in the official website. Maybe I cant find it. Anyone else seen it on the website?
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 25 2008, 01:47 PM
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wassup with M$... said monday... its tuesday here and guessing its already monday there!! :@:@
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fariz
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Mar 25 2008, 02:07 PM
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Tan Sri F
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QUOTE(SpIcYjOe @ Mar 25 2008, 01:47 PM) wassup with M$... said monday... its tuesday here and guessing its already monday there!! :@:@ they don't officially said it was coming out today.. |
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xeNOS
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Mar 25 2008, 02:10 PM
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how large will be the file ? n issit ok to just stick with SP2? thx
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 25 2008, 02:13 PM
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QUOTE According to the file description notes, Microsoft will release the final version of XP SP3 on March 24 this is what it wrote... hmmm... |
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 25 2008, 03:27 PM
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lol a malaysian website... rock on... and damn M$... delay all the time... sucks
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fariz
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Mar 25 2008, 04:57 PM
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Tan Sri F
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QUOTE(SpIcYjOe @ Mar 25 2008, 02:13 PM) this is what it wrote... hmmm... from the file description notes, .nfo file  most torrent file has that.. not a reliable source |
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cyew86
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Mar 25 2008, 07:15 PM
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QUOTE(xeNOS @ Mar 25 2008, 02:10 PM) how large will be the file ? n issit ok to just stick with SP2? thx shud be around 600MB why stick with SP2 when u have SP3 for free? |
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Mar 25 2008, 07:15 PM
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haihz... M$ has delay sp3 for years le... :@
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punkyswat
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Mar 25 2008, 09:09 PM
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QUOTE(David83 @ Mar 23 2008, 12:22 AM) Why so? The post you entered in was too short. You must have at least 10 character(s) in your post before it will get posted. my speed lower than the specs and ram too.thz lol |
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xeNOS
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Mar 25 2008, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE(cyew86 @ Mar 25 2008, 07:15 PM) shud be around 600MB why stick with SP2 when u have SP3 for free? so to install on the tiny eee would be a prob le with only 4gb SSD.. |
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Darkmage12
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Mar 26 2008, 12:48 AM
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they release it already? my windows update it running and the dl seem slow
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akustuk
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Mar 26 2008, 12:50 AM
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but how cum i oledi donlod it 2 weeks ago?....
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fariz
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Mar 26 2008, 06:15 AM
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Tan Sri F
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QUOTE(akustuk @ Mar 26 2008, 12:50 AM) but how cum i oledi donlod it 2 weeks ago?.... release candidate |
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pengiranijam
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Mar 26 2008, 06:34 AM
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Aiya, why got delayed while Vista got released. Can't wait to see the Sevice Pack 3...
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fariz
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Mar 26 2008, 06:53 AM
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Tan Sri F
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QUOTE(SpIcYjOe @ Mar 25 2008, 03:27 PM) lol a malaysian website... rock on... and damn M$... delay all the time... sucks it's still within their target released date QUOTE Microsoft declined comment, other than to repeat an earlier statement about the service pack's timing. "We are targeting 1H [first half] 2008 for the release of XP SP3 RTM, though our timing will always be based on customer feedback as a first priority," a spokeswoman said in an e-mail. |
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cyew86
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Mar 26 2008, 04:56 PM
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first half, so latest by june |
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sotong168
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Mar 26 2008, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE(cyew86 @ Mar 26 2008, 04:56 PM) first half, so latest by june Quoted: "And when is that elusive final XP SP3 release? No update there. Microsoft is still saying first half of 2008. Some sites are projecting that by mid- to late-April, Microsoft will deliver the final build." |
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xeNOS
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Mar 29 2008, 01:31 AM
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well v are getting nearer  so whats the major fix in this update ? thx |
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Compelica
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Mar 29 2008, 01:39 AM
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I wonder if they would offer it in a free CD, just like they did with SP2. It makes things much easier whenever we need to reformat or bring around.
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farysa90
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Mar 29 2008, 02:38 AM
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im also waiting for this release. now try available pre service pack 3 without problem.
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RangerRed
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Mar 29 2008, 10:51 AM
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Look at all my stars!!
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I heard it may not come free with any new XP cds. Also this is the final SP pack. XP has reached EOL. N since MS is working on a slimmer VISTA for laptops I guess that will be the new 'XP' for ppl wanting a lite OS.
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xeNOS
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Mar 31 2008, 12:21 AM
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so when is the actual release date ?
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aMer
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Apr 1 2008, 12:27 PM
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in the middle of this month
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Apr 1 2008, 02:44 PM
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really? cool or you are playing april fool? |
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xeNOS
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Apr 1 2008, 06:43 PM
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i'll believe that if its not for today |
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adriankhoo153
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Apr 2 2008, 03:06 PM
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I thought XP already phrased out. Still got SP3 ah? Lol
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Apr 2 2008, 03:23 PM
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lol... the life time of xp extended la...
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Darkmage12
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Apr 2 2008, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(adriankhoo153 @ Apr 2 2008, 03:06 PM) I thought XP already phrased out. Still got SP3 ah? Lol after SP3 then it babai liao haha |
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jonathanchee315
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Apr 3 2008, 12:34 AM
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QUOTE(Darkmage12 @ Apr 2 2008, 04:33 PM) after SP3 then it babai liao haha i still prefer window xp vista is just fancy and it is not stable also |
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Apr 3 2008, 02:02 PM
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lol... i found the lifecycle for sp3... at microsoft website http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN...4&y=11&p1=12757 |
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dlwl
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Apr 3 2008, 06:34 PM
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any idea when exactly sp3 is gonna release? wanted to download the rc version, but read that the final version coming out soon, so didn't download..
This post has been edited by dlwl: Apr 3 2008, 10:10 PM
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cyew86
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Apr 3 2008, 10:08 PM
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first half of 2008, latest by june
but expecting april launch
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xeNOS
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Apr 4 2008, 09:22 AM
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must be in 1 or 2 weeks time ?
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sub_noob
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Apr 4 2008, 09:31 AM
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Have to wait to test and see the result to compare it with sp2..
but i dont think so much improve in real life..
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xeNOS
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Apr 4 2008, 09:36 AM
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QUOTE(sub_noob @ Apr 4 2008, 09:31 AM) Have to wait to test and see the result to compare it with sp2.. but i dont think so much improve in real life.. btw, hw do you test it ? using which software ? |
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Apr 4 2008, 01:18 PM
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i think u can use benchmarking software... u can try futuremark... |
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xeNOS
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Apr 4 2008, 01:21 PM
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thx !so whats ur test result like?
This post has been edited by xeNOS: Apr 4 2008, 01:21 PM
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Apr 4 2008, 01:58 PM
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haha... i dun do test... i flow with what i got that makes me feel fast... :P:P |
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sub_noob
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Apr 5 2008, 01:14 AM
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When benchmark can see the different.. But usually when use, you will feel like no different at all..Its like windows xp and windows xp SP2..
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dirsly
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Apr 5 2008, 09:30 AM
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great news....luv to hear this. waiting 4 so long. at last. thx lyn!
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xeNOS
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Apr 6 2008, 10:08 AM
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QUOTE(http://www.internetnews.com/software/article.php/3738656/Microsoft+XP+Not+Out+to+Pasture+Yet.htm) Meanwhile, many XP users are still waiting for the final service pack for XP, dubbed SP3, although rumors have it coming out sometime in mid- to late-April. SP3 is not officially due until the end of June. seems hv to wait very long kok... |
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Shafique
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Apr 6 2008, 10:12 AM
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Huh.. still a long way to go.. Using RC SP now.
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xeNOS
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Apr 6 2008, 01:08 PM
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actually any diff in the RC sp3? any bugs?
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farysa90
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Apr 6 2008, 03:04 PM
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still waiting here. keep update news
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MangKoK^ayon
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Apr 7 2008, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(xeNOS @ Apr 6 2008, 01:08 PM) actually any diff in the RC sp3? any bugs? i noticed faster loading...less error prone i guess |
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BeNz
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Apr 8 2008, 12:44 AM
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Getting Started
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end of june? awww still very long need to wait first i don't want to download the beta version |
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navilink
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Apr 9 2008, 08:36 AM
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QUOTE(BeNz @ Apr 8 2008, 12:44 AM) end of june? awww still very long need to wait first i don't want to download the beta version wow end of june? thought from rumors they gonna release in april...and now suddenly in june? i guess microsoft adding some new cool patches? |
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Apr 9 2008, 02:47 PM
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lol don't think so adding new patches... its because they always break promise... say next year its 2 years later... say tomorrow is tomorrow but one month later... |
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SkyW
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Apr 9 2008, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE(SpIcYjOe @ Apr 9 2008, 02:47 PM) lol don't think so adding new patches... its because they always break promise... say next year its 2 years later... say tomorrow is tomorrow but one month later... Haha, that is their business strategy, let the user nervous first,but when try it, unexpected than the expected result. Haha. Anyway, everybody is discussing about it and said that SP3 is more reliable,safer and less buggy than SP2. Really hope it will be better in the aspect of performance..... |
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solarwing
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Apr 9 2008, 05:31 PM
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still waiting lol..
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one_guy
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Apr 10 2008, 12:49 PM
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Still no news...
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Putraskyline
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Apr 10 2008, 01:25 PM
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Non-Regular
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Why my windows update automatically updating on SP3?
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TSSpIcYjOe
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Apr 10 2008, 02:34 PM
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really? is it coz u install sp3 RC de...
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hussam_o_r
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Apr 11 2008, 10:43 PM
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20 days AL ready no release
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fariz
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Apr 13 2008, 12:33 PM
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Tan Sri F
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http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/...-windows-xp-sp3QUOTE Build 5511 from April 4, 2008 likely will be the last beta build and this build has already distributed to internal testers. If all goes smoothly by the end of next week, Microsoft will bring the RTM final build of SP3 for Microsoft Windows XP.
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kusha
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Apr 14 2008, 01:30 PM
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what happen? any news?
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pikacu
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Apr 14 2008, 01:40 PM
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so late this SP3..lol
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eXPeri3nc3
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Apr 14 2008, 02:17 PM
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QUOTE(fariz @ Apr 13 2008, 12:33 PM) Cool! We'll expect to be able to use it by next month(fastest) I assume. |
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xeNOS
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Apr 15 2008, 07:14 PM
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great ! will be waiting 4 it  |
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TristanX
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Apr 15 2008, 08:17 PM
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Where is my stars?
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I won't be updating to SP3 so fast. Stupid TCP/IP Event 4226 patcher may not work and this will affect BitTorrent.
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fariz
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Apr 16 2008, 02:20 AM
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Tan Sri F
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new dates found at neowin
* April 14, 2008: Support is available for the release version of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP
* April 21, 2008: Original Equipment Manufacturers, Volume License, Connect, and MSDN and TechNet subscribers
* April 29, 2008: Microsoft Update, Windows Update, Download Center
* June 10, 2008: Automatic Updates
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Fearless
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Apr 16 2008, 11:26 AM
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This Windows XP SP3 Build 5508 causing some internet access issues. I have to uninstall SP3 because of very slow internet connection.
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skylinegtr34rule4life
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Apr 16 2008, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE April 14, 2008: Support is available for the release version of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP isnt this past 2 days ago  |
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fariz
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Apr 16 2008, 05:20 PM
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Tan Sri F
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QUOTE(skylinegtr34rule4life @ Apr 16 2008, 04:45 PM) isnt this past 2 days ago According to a post in neowin, it means anyone who has installed the Release Candidate (RC) can receive support through the normal channels. |
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sotong168
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Apr 16 2008, 08:08 PM
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xXAaronXx
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Apr 16 2008, 10:40 PM
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Who knows later microsoft pull it back again n call it another beta when time comes
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