XP SP3 RC2 - Anyone give this a try yet?

sbrehm72255 · Posted: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:10:34 Post Subject:

Nothing what I would call really call noticeable, just makes fresh/new installs much easier, no more extra downloads.

Morange · Rated PG-13 Joined: 26 Apr 2008 Posts: 28

CoolZone · Rated PG-13 Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 48

I have installed it a while ago and I do not see visible improvements!That's too pity considering that it took so much time to develop

knight0334 · Posted: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:47:36 Post Subject:

Only improvement I've seen from SP3 is that it installs nearly all of the prior Windows Updates with it..

I'll be slipstreaming a SP3 disc this weekend when I get back home.. helps to save time not having to do so many updates from MS's site.

sbrehm72255 · Posted: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:43:30 Post Subject:

I slipstreamed mine with the utility I posted above and did a fresh install on a new HD today and it worked like a charm............. Wink

Only thing that comes up on Windows update is the update software its self.

Morange · Rated PG-13 Joined: 26 Apr 2008 Posts: 28

Is SP3 the last service pack planned for Windows XP?

sbrehm72255 · Posted: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:10:10 Post Subject:

Yup, from what I get from all the news lately anyways.

XP is supposed to go EOL in June of this year for retail.

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/145059-2/no_change_in_xp_plan_despite_ballmer_comment_microsoft_says.html

bobletman · Rated PG-13 Joined: 22 Nov 2007 Posts: 40

I was gonna install it but my friend told me that it has problems uninstalling.

sbrehm72255 · Posted: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:09:10 Post Subject:

If you slip stream the SP there is no uninstalling............. Wink

No reason to uninstall anyways, its basicly only updates for the most part.

goldenchessboard · Rated PG-13 Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 25

Any word as to whether it requires Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) to install?