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re: Should I accept SP3?
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Larry
(1277 messages posted)
I've also installed SP3 on five machines successfully. The main thing to do (per
MS release notes and how to prepare for SP3) is to disable or uninsall any software
that provides any kind of system file protection/locking, then reinstall it later.
BTW, you can buy SPe on CD from MS for five bucks plus shipping. The file sizes from
the udate site are much smaller. All my downloads were 66MB so the download time
was minimal via cable. The actual installation time though, after download, was around
an hour.
On Monday, May 12, 2008 at 9:01 am, bob wells wrote:
>I suspect there is some confusion about SP3. If you have kept your Computer up-todate,
>via Windows Update, you already have everything you need from SP3.
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>The Value in, and problem with SP3, as it stands, is that it encompasses ALL updates,
>Security and others, since SP2 was issued. This is true for Updates that are needed
>and not needed by individual Systems. (not sure if SP2 is included)
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>The problems encountered, I suspect, are caused by Operator expectations that SP3
>is needed, and will enhance performance, inspite of the fact that their System already
>has what is needed via Windows pdate.
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>The Value of SP3 is in having all the updates on-hand, should you need to reinstall
>WinXP+updates. Slipstreaming Updates into the Winxp Install media makes reloading
>windows much simpler, as long as only appropriate components are installed. One
inappropriately
>installed component of SP3 could trash a new install. At 500+mb, Sp3 provides lots
>of room for errors/problems.
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>The problem is that this leaves it up to the SP3 Installer Package to determine
which
>updates are needed by the current Configuration. (a function previously provided
>by the Windows Update Scan, on Windows update Web site).
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>I could be wrong in this, but it seems like a Crap-Shoot to me. The only way to
know
>is Roll-the Dice, but be prepared for problems with a Full system Backup on a separate
>HDD or Removable Media.
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>I would not rely on the Uninstall SP3 feature, since it's doubtful that it will
return
>a fully functional system. Same goes for System Restore, which is Historically un-reliable.
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>Just my opinion, but untill MS is confident enough to release SP3 on CD, I'm going
>to leave it alone. I might make exception if my System should fail and require a
>Clean install, to get it up-and running.
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>Reiterating, If you have kept your System up-todate, SP3 has nothing new for you.
>It won't/can't help, but certainly can hurt.
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>Again IMHO, based on recent increase in SP3 problems posted on various WinXP Forums.
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>BW
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>There's nothing to learn from someone who already agrees with you.
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