Windows XP SP3 now available via Windows Update

[cibomatto2002]

Windows XP SP3 is finally here for those that use Windows Update, and here is a direct link to the stand-alone version of SP3 for x86 XP systems (32 bit). Thanks Bink! Neowin reader WindowsNT says: "There won't be a 64bit version until Windows Server 2003 hits SP3 since they share the same code base."

Here is an interesting article regarding SP3 performance, ignoring the fact that Vista SP1 is still faster than XP SP2/SP3 users will enjoy a performance boost over SP2. When will people learn that Vista ain't all bad!

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. This white paper summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3.

http://neowin.net/news/main/08/04/29...windows-update

[Jale]

Is this a final release?

[Zach]

It says in the first sentence it is on Windows Update

[Jale]

Looks like it's for English Windows only, since the Spanish version isn't available yet.

[Alexander_13]

you are right Jale but at least is out but i'm not interested anyway

[Jale]

It's now available for the spanish version of Windows. Downloading now...

[Alexander_13]

tell me how it works

[Jale]

Just some minor fixes. Not as big and important as Service Pack 2.

[Alexander_13]

aha great cuz i have sp2 but i don't update cuz i have the illegal version of xp is not original

[Jale]

I have the illegal version too and I can update as long as I have a valid "original" key.