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evongugg   05-06-2008 at 08:53:14 PM

Windows XP Service Pack 3

Windows XP Service Pack 3 is out again, grab it while it’s hot…or before it gets pulled again. This file is directly from Microsoft dated today so it should be the latest version.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads [...] layLang=en


Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system.
Thanks to hardocp.com.

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Lord Gornak   05-06-2008 at 09:15:47 PM
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Finally! I've been waiting for the official release to create my next slipstreamed XP cd.

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Titanion   05-07-2008 at 01:40:31 AM
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Lets get a link to some detailed instructions on how to make a slipstreamed XP SP3 Disc... after some of you bold adventures have figured it out, that is... :)

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Jaevric   05-07-2008 at 02:00:02 AM
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When I was building my new rig a guy at the shop claimed that Windows XP sp3 would improve all software performance by "approximately 15%."

Anyone noticed any real difference in how your games or other applications run?

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memoryguy   05-07-2008 at 02:03:18 AM
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Jaevric wrote :

When I was building my new rig a guy at the shop claimed that Windows XP sp3 would improve all software performance by "approximately 15%."

Anyone noticed any real difference in how your games or other applications run?




Doesn't feel any different.

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Telzen   05-07-2008 at 04:55:55 AM
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Just installed it a few minutes ago. Does the install leave behind junk files anywhere? I'm missing a bit of space. I remember past service packs left behind files but can't remember where they were.

Edit: Man I must be blind. Is it ok to delete the servicepackfiles folder?

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SpinachEater   05-07-2008 at 02:16:19 PM
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HOLY CRAP, I GOT A 20 FPS BOOST IN CRYSIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JK.

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lolitha   05-07-2008 at 02:58:24 PM
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I installed service pack 3 today , but i don't feel any peformance boost..

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knudsen   05-07-2008 at 05:40:09 PM
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Telzen wrote :

Just installed it a few minutes ago. Does the install leave behind junk files anywhere? I'm missing a bit of space. I remember past service packs left behind files but can't remember where they were.

Edit: Man I must be blind. Is it ok to delete the servicepackfiles folder?



ccleaner usually takes out that stuff: http://www.ccleaner.com/downloadbuilds.asp

If you are unsure on the SP folder, maybe rename it and wait a few days or a week before deleting it.


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mrface   05-07-2008 at 07:05:16 PM
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finally...

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Roll Tide!

 

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Lord Gornak   05-07-2008 at 08:51:31 PM
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Slipstreamed my coporate copy for my office last night, quick and easy with Autostreamer. All you do is tell it where your xp cd is, what service pack you'd like to integrate and it creates the ISO file for you. Then just burn it using Nero or Roxio or whatever. It's worth it to have the xp cd with all of the bundled security updates in-place and not downloading and installing 92 updates.

http://www.simplyguides.net/guides [...] amer.shtml

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piratepast40   05-08-2008 at 12:18:12 AM
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SpinachEater wrote :

HOLY CRAP, I GOT A 20 FPS BOOST IN CRYSIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JK.



WTF!!!! - I only got a 12 fps increase. What am I doing wrong?????

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Jake_Barnes   05-08-2008 at 01:22:21 AM
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Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3

Another useful set of links (at another forum):

Windows XP Service Pack 3 officially available to all: Calendar Of Updates Forum


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SpinachEater   05-08-2008 at 06:53:36 AM
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piratepast40 wrote :

WTF!!!! - I only got a 12 fps increase. What am I doing wrong?????




Maybe you should reinstall it twice. I got the best results on the 3rd install. [:mousemonkey:2]

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lolitha   05-08-2008 at 09:38:28 AM
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well Is it only on games you can see a increase in perormance ??

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speedbird   05-08-2008 at 03:09:24 PM
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Install went fine for me and I have not seen any noticeable increase in performance. I'd imagine any increase would probably be more noticeable on slower computers, I don't know though.

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knudsen   05-08-2008 at 05:41:52 PM
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Solitaire screams now!

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knudsen   05-08-2008 at 09:46:33 PM
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I did a test install on my test machine, then did MSUpdate. Date rape. This, just a few days after SP3 re-released. Is this a bad sign? :pt1cable: :ouch: :lol: I thunk it HAD all the patches in it!


http://2guyz.info/2g/UJ/testpc-sp3.jpg

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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