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    Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is the third major update after Windows XP. It includes all previously released XP updates as well as new security fixes and some power improvements.

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    Microsoft Windows released XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) on May 6, 2008 SP3 contains a special “set” of 1174 fixes and updates, as a precautionary measure, all the improvements that were created during the release of Windows XP in October. 25, 2001. SP3, which is free to download, also includes a number of revolutionary new features, in the first a line of security enhancements developed for Windows Vista.

    SP3 can be installed after the following versions of Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2:

    • Windows XP Home Edition
    • Windows XP Media Center Edition
    • Windows XP Professional Edition
    • Windows XP Starter Edition
    • Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

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    Future releases of Windows XP cannot be updated with Service Pack 3:

    • Windows XP Embedded Edition
    • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

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    These guidelines reproduce best practices for a successful SP3 installation and include some recommended computer maintenance procedures to help protect information.


    Installation Problems:

    If you continue to use Windows XP after your support requests are complete, your computer will still work, but it may become slightly less immune to security threats and viruses.

    Given the virtually unlimited number of combinations of basic computer hardware, device drivers, BIOS firmware, third-party security utilities, and operating system infections and problems, users should be wary of SP3 installation errors.

    Known issues are related to AMD-based HP Symantec tactics, antivirus products, ASUS motherboards, various graphics cards, and customizableand login screens. Before installing SP3 on computers with compatibility issues, users should check the available fixes and recommended workarounds. If no workaround is available, you can block SP3 from installing.

    Despite extensive preliminary testing by Microsoft and confidence in its valuable service pack, users should back up their data before installing Service Pack 3. You should also pause the installation until the third week of June 2008 to activate Microsoft. Resolve SP3 issues and improve workarounds for some hardware and software incompatibilities.

    On May 27, 2010, a Pitstop survey of Windows XP SP3 users found:

    • 75.4% of the respondents had no noticeable problems.
    • 24.6% of respondents faced serious problems.
      • 53% of researchers were unable to start by solving a problem.
      • Another 22% say they just need to fix some of the problems they usually face.

    Since Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) overrides SP2 settings, the only secret to fix some issues is reinstalling after SP2. This procedure will result in a complete loss of data on the hard drive.


    Preparation:

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    Before upgrading to SP3 (or any other major upgrade of Operations Console), computer users must complete one of the following special preparations:

    1. Call your computer manufacturer and possibly visit their support website to see if they are compatible with your computer and to make sure their BIOS and device drivers are up to date. You must have at least one service pack installed on your Vista machine to install SP3.
    2. To cover all installation options, make sure that the problem drive on your computer has at least 1.8 GB of free space. Take this opportunity and make sure you have enough garage space for your custom to work at its best. Remove any unused programs and data.
    3. Run complex toolsProvide anti-spyware and scan protection, and provide the latest virus and spyware definitions.
    4. You can backup your data and reinstall it by specific people.
    5. Remove any Microsoft options such as Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit, and Desktop Remote Controller Connection (RDP) that prevent SP3 from installing.

    Apart from steps 1 and 20, these preparations should already be a necessary part of your regular and important computer rescue program.


    Installation:

    1. Restarting your computer altogether (this is the equivalent of a business management system at the start of a wedding day with a good breakfast.)
    2. Computer must be powered by AC power: SP3 cannot be installed on systems that are running on full battery power.
    3. Download SP3 from Windows Update (you can skip this tedious path if you are installing SP3 directly from the CD).
    4. Disconnecting from the network: This can minimize the vulnerability of your computer if the product security software is disabled.
    5. Disable software firewall (ZoneAlarm)
    6. Disable your anti-virus device and any other utility that constantly monitors your system (including some anti-spyware programs).
    7. Installing SP3 is usually a major event in the functional life of your operating system. So make sure no application is running during installation. If possible, do not interrupt or interfere with the installation.
    8. Install Service Pack 3 from the downloaded code, it could be a CD *
    9. Reboot twice and make sure any programs you previously disabled are working (you might think that one restart is too much).
    10. Get online
    11. Run Windows Update again (to make sure all high priority updates are installed).
    12. Download any remaining high priority updates, but install them.
    13. Reload
    14. Problematic disk defragmentation.

    * If you have problems after starting the installation, contact Microsoft for free technical assistance

    Service Pack 3 installs almost everythingCritical updates released prior to May 2008 are present. New features are security-focused and should not result in significant feature changes.


    To Block Or Uninstall The Service Pack Installation:

    Service Pack 3 installation was canceled simply because the Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit was incompatible with Windows XP prior to that version of Windows.

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