Windows has realsed, via Windows Update, Service Pack 3 for XP Editions.

What is XP SP3?

Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system, and a small number of new updates to ensure that Windows XP customers have the latest updates for their system. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience.

Should I install SP3?

Yes, there are many securtiy, performace and feature fixs and upgrades .

What should I know before I install SP3?

Like with any major update, you should always back up your personal data to an external meduim (either external harddrive or CDs/DVDs) before you start.

How do I install SP3?

Windows XP SP3 will be available through Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center. The service pack will also be available to Volume License customers, TechNet subscribers, and MSDN® subscribers. Through Windows Update, the download size varies, but it is typically 70 megabytes (MB), depending on the computer’s configuration. Through the Download Center, the download size is approximately 580 MB.

Fundamentally, deploying Windows XP SP3 works the same as deploying SP1 and SP2 for Windows XP:

· SP3 is cumulative, so users can install SP3 on top of Windows XP SP1 or SP2.

· Windows XP SP3 supports the same languages as Windows XP did in its initial release.

· You can run the SP3 update package on any edition of Windows XP SP1 or SP2. For example, you can run the SP3 update package on a computer running the Windows XP Media Center Edition with SP1. The exceptions are Embedded editions for XP.

· Tools and guidance for system administrators have not fundamentally changed from Windows XP SP2. For comprehensive information, visit the Deploy Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Service Pack 2 Deployment Information sites on Microsoft TechNet.

· You can deploy SP3 using Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, or third-party solutions. The process has not fundamentally changed.

Windows XP SP3 is for x86 editions of Windows XP only. The x64 editions of Windows XP were serviced by Windows Server 2003 SP2. For additional information, go to Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

Should I do this myself or let The HaXers do this?

If you are not comfortable with updates and or your system is older, I would recommend let us do the "dirty" work for you?

I do not have high speed internet, i'm on dial up.
Then let us perform the update for you, we have a offline copy of SP3 and we can install the update in an hour for you.

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