Windows XP SP3

[roushstage2]

Anyone download this yet? I just noticed it was available. If so, what do you think? Any slowdowns, etc.?

[C30-Mike]

Re: Windows XP SP3

I have installed XP SP3 and is undergoing testing as I am the IT person for my employer. SP3 runs slightly faster and comes with some security features of Vista. So far I have not encountered any application conflict. If you have custom application, you will have to test it.

Here is a link on SP3 performance.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/139911/early_tests_say_sp3_speeds_windows_xp.html

[Ryan L.]

Re: Windows XP SP3

This is weird...I had the notification come about a month ago or maybe even longer that it was available but on my moms computer it didn't say it was available until yesterday. I haven't noticed any problems with it but I did just completely wipe out my whole computer right before it came out so that might have something to do with it.

Ryan

[TimG]

Re: Windows XP SP3

Yup. Running on SP3 on all my PCs. No noticeable difference or bugs though.

Tim

[Ivan Rajic]

Re: Windows XP SP3

How can I upgrade?

[TimG]

Re: Windows XP SP3

If memory serves me right, you can get the SP3 by going to
microsoft's site - security and updates - microsoft update

Hope this help.

Tim

[yalerd]

Re: Windows XP SP3

I have downloaded SP3, no problem what so ever, here we are testing it and found some conflicts with some MICROS programming but other than that, no problem

[Dier]

Re: Windows XP SP3

Installed it over 2 months ago. Beta Testers I believe had them over 4 months ago if memory servers right. Some Beta testers did run into problems.

Everything runs fairly good but I do have one issue with PC Probe. If I turn PC Probe on (just checking the temps on the PC), it automatically turns off all my volume controls. Cant seem to get that straightened out, but that is the only issue ive had. Have not used the tablet so hopefully no issues with it.

Worth the update.

[BlueZero]

Re: Windows XP SP3

I'm still on Windows 2000 at work. I do have XP at home so I'll have to download the update. First I think I'm going to upgrade and reformat my computer. Seems like it's been running slow.

I remember using Windows 3.1! That doesn't mean I'm old, the computer could have been really out of date.

[Nappers]

Re: Windows XP SP3

I'm still on Windows 2000 at work. I do have XP at home so I'll have to download the update. First I think I'm going to upgrade and reformat my computer. Seems like it's been running slow.

I remember using Windows 3.1! That doesn't mean I'm old, the computer could have been really out of date.

I remember 3.1 we used it on our booking computers at the Jail, then we upgraded to Windows 95, then 98, then 2000, now we are on XP Proffesional.

I haven't seen any problems with SP3

[kellyinkc]

Re: Windows XP SP3

I have it downloaded. No conflicts.

Kelly

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Windows XP SP3

I remember using Windows 3.1! That doesn't mean I'm old, the computer could have been really out of date.

My first HP Pavilion Desktop had Windows 3.1 and so did my first Omni Laptop with a black and white screen.

I remember when Windows 95 came out and updating 3.1 to the 95

My phone has more power then both those computers offered.

[RaskyR1]

Re: Windows XP SP3

Well I downloaded SP1 for Vista this weekend and it screwed my laptop up. I had to go and do a system restore on it.

I think I'm going to remove it and install XP. Vista is SOOO slow!

[Skuz]

Re: Windows XP SP3

Running it at home, deploying it next week at work. Didn't notice anything different from a user's point of view. I installed it on the new computers at work before they reached the users (2 months now ?) and nothing special came up.

Can save a lot of time on a fresh installation : instead of downloading 98 updates via Windows Update, you install SP3 then you have about 5 updates to do.

[roushstage2]

Re: Windows XP SP3

Installed it over 2 months ago. Beta Testers I believe had them over 4 months ago if memory servers right. Some Beta testers did run into problems.

Everything runs fairly good but I do have one issue with PC Probe. If I turn PC Probe on (just checking the temps on the PC), it automatically turns off all my volume controls. Cant seem to get that straightened out, but that is the only issue ive had. Have not used the tablet so hopefully no issues with it.

Worth the update.

Hmmm, I have PC Probe on my desktop. I used to have it start up with the computer, but since I haven't been gaming, I turned it off. That would stink if when I played games there was no volume!