Should I install XP Svc Pack 3?

[LED-holic]

I'm running XP Svc Pack 2, and it runs ultra smooth and reliably. I've heard of some preliminary negative things about Svc Pack 3...

Should I install it? Anyone here run it and have problems?

 

[jzmtl]

I did when it was first released, no problem so far, in fact noticed no difference during use.

 

[da.gee]

No problems here either. Been running it since the day it came out.

 

[oronocova]

Ditto, had to check to make sure I had installed it. So I guess I really haven't noticed any difference.
-Jon

 

[eluminator]

I read that some AMD machines had problems. I've got it on 3 Intels with no problems.

 

[AlexGT]

DO NOT INSTALL!


I tried it 3 times and it freezes at about 75% completion on the step that says "Finalizing installation" Good thing I did an Acronis backup before installation, it saved my butt!

I would wait a bit so MS can get rid of the bugs.

HTH
AlexGT

 

[LED-holic]

Thanks, I use Acronis religiously which has saved my butt several times...

I am thinking I should hold off even if there is the slightest risk...

 

[Black Rose]

I read that some AMD machines had problems. I've got it on 3 Intels with no problems.

Seems to be mainly AMD based machines from HP.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Windows-XP-SP3,5334.html

 

[Coop]

Running just fine on my MSI Wind Notebook. But then again, it came with XP Home SP3 pre-installed...

 

[tiktok 22]

Running it on an AMD xp3000 with no problems.

 

[Carpenter]

I am thinking I should hold off even if there is the slightest risk...

Go ahead and install it. I have not personally seen any issues, but as you see above, some people have.

With any updates from any operating system, there is always the chance there will be a problem. Of course, there is a chance I could have a flat tire, but it doesn't stop me from driving to work everyday.

 

[geepondy]

No problems on AMD AthonX2 home built system.

 

[LuxLuthor]

I always do a Ghost image backup before any major upgrade.

 

[zipplet]

No problems on my Intel core 2 duo system. ASUS motherboard with Intel chipset.

As always, back up before trying it.

 

[steve6690]

Installed it last night on my Toshiba laptop, Intel Pentium M Processor. Working fine ....

 

[JimmyM]

I installed it on my work laptop. No real differences except one. I use PL/SQL Developer for Oracle queries/development. Before the update 2-3 seconds to start. After the update, 22 seconds. Uninstalled SP3. PL/SQL Developer starts within 3 seconds again.
Microsoft will begin "pushing" SP3 to Win XP machines soon. So it will be delivered via the Automatic updates. There is a "SP3 Blocker" that will work for a while.

 

[chesterqw]

no real noticeable differences IMHO...

but hey why not?

 

[adamlau]

I just performed a clean XP install slipstreamed with SP3. Very stable, recommended.

 

[Ras_Thavas]

No problems on my Core 2 duo rig either.

 

[Wattnot]

Does service pack 3 install the "windows genuine advantage" thingy?