Windows XP SP3 Rc version released. EDIT : Full Version now released.

sandeepmdas · 24th March 2008, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Isn't SP3 a release candidate and not an actual release?

This thread originally intended for the RC version. I just now recycled it, as the M$ company is coming out with the real version. I think we need to edit the title of this thread tomorrow, by dropping the word "Rc".

SumitB · 29th April 2008, 21:24

Good news for Windows XP users, Microsoft have made the musch awaited Service Pack 3 available for Windows Update users and for direct downloads!! Get it here: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...2300ebfde4.exe

Raja · 30th April 2008, 09:38

Downloaded it last night.
Do I risk installing it or wait for someone else to take the plunge and report bugs/problems?

Samurai · 30th April 2008, 10:45

Hmm, too late for me. I switched to Vista in my notebook (Vista Home Premium), my home desktop (Vista Ultimate) and my office desktop (Vista Business).

SumitB · 30th April 2008, 12:30

Samurai, how do you find Vista Ultimate? Do you have a tv-tuner with it? Whats your system's configuration running Ultimate?

Steeroid · 30th April 2008, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja

Downloaded it last night.
Do I risk installing it or wait for someone else to take the plunge and report bugs/problems?

Got it as part of Windows Update last night, took about 20 minutes to download the 109mb and it seems to be working fine.

What is the Silverlight thing ? I installed that too yesterday, but I dont see any benefit from it.

SumitB · 30th April 2008, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Got it as part of Windows Update last night, took about 20 minutes to download the 109mb and it seems to be working fine.

What is the Silverlight thing ? I installed that too yesterday, but I dont see any benefit from it.

Silverlight is supposed to be Microsoft's answer to Flash. It looks promising. MS have also entered into exclusive tieups with several online media houses for use of Silverlight. Lets see how things shape up.

nishantgandhi · 30th April 2008, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Got it as part of Windows Update last night, took about 20 minutes to download the 109mb and it seems to be working fine.

Are you sure its 109 MB? My download link says 316 MB

SumitB · 30th April 2008, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Are you sure its 109 MB? My download link says 316 MB

The standalone download is 316MB. If you update using Windows Update, it is close to 115MB depending on how often you update your windows.

diabloo · 30th April 2008, 14:29

With Silverlight you won't miss any of the animations on Microsoft website. Except this, you won't miss anything else

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Silverlight is an attempt by Microsoft at flash, after everybody else have tried their hands.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

What is the Silverlight thing ? I installed that too yesterday, but I dont see any benefit from it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumitB

Silverlight is supposed to be Microsoft's answer to Flash. It looks promising. MS have also entered into exclusive tieups with several online media houses for use of Silverlight. Lets see how things shape up.

Samurai · 30th April 2008, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumitB

Samurai, how do you find Vista Ultimate? Do you have a tv-tuner with it? Whats your system's configuration running Ultimate?

No different than Business or Home premium, I don't see any difference. No, I don't have TV tuner, I prefer my TV for watching...er.. TV.

My system config:
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HP DX7380 MT
Intel E6320(Core 2 Duo) processor
Based on Latest Intel Q965 chipset
3 GB DDR2 667Mhz
160 GB SATA HDD @ 7200 RPM
250 GB SATA HDD @ 7200 RPM
HP SATA DL (8.5GB) LS 16xDVD+R, 16xDVD-R, 8xDVD+
GeForce GF8600GT PCI-E 256 MB DDR3
Viewsonic 19" TFT

Steeroid · 30th April 2008, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Are you sure its 109 MB? My download link says 316 MB

You havent been updating often enough.

nishantgandhi · 30th April 2008, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

You havent been updating often enough.

Yes, I keep the Windows Automatic updates switched off. Its a nuisance

Raja · 30th April 2008, 17:25

I didn't take any risks and downloaded the full 316mb version.

HappyWheels · 30th April 2008, 17:38

Good!

Will try this tonight!

But say, has there been any 'Vista' features brought to XP? Like the look and feel and things like that?

Or is this just a bug fix?

29th April 2008, 21:24	#17
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 986 Thanked: 263 Times	Windows XP SP3 Released! Good news for Windows XP users, Microsoft have made the musch awaited Service Pack 3 available for Windows Update users and for direct downloads!! Get it here: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...2300ebfde4.exe
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30th April 2008, 09:38	#18
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 69 Times	Downloaded it last night. Do I risk installing it or wait for someone else to take the plunge and report bugs/problems?
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,543 Times View My Garage	Hmm, too late for me. I switched to Vista in my notebook (Vista Home Premium), my home desktop (Vista Ultimate) and my office desktop (Vista Business).
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SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 986 Thanked: 263 Times	Samurai, how do you find Vista Ultimate? Do you have a tv-tuner with it? Whats your system's configuration running Ultimate?
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Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 69 Times	I didn't take any risks and downloaded the full 316mb version.
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HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Good! Will try this tonight! But say, has there been any 'Vista' features brought to XP? Like the look and feel and things like that? Or is this just a bug fix?
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