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Windows XP SP3 Released to Windows Update! 29 April 2008 at 12:58 pm by Jason 1,247 views

From Neowin.net & Bink.nu:

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.

Links:

Download Direct: Stand-alone installer for Windows XP SP3 English, 32 Bit (316 MB)

Download Direct: Windows XP SP3 for Chinese Traditional, 32 Bit Systems

Download Direct: Windows XP SP3 for Spanish, 32 Bit Systems (308 MB)

Download Direct: Windows XP SP3 for German, 32 Bit Systems (313 MB)

Download Direct: Windows XP SP3 for Polish, 32 Bit Systems

Download Direct: Windows XP SP3 for French, 32 Bit Systems

Or just use Microsoft Update: Service Pack 3 for Windows XP via Windows Update (Size varies)

Again, from Neowin:

Known issues:
On some hardware configurations, you may encounter the Windows XP SP3 BSoD Endless Reboot Loop with Stop c0000139 on GDI32.dll Error, follow this guide to repair your XP installation. Thanks daPhoenix for the tip!

Also, if you need the Uxtheme.dll, you can use my patch (it’s English Only):

Download Direct: Windows XP SP3 Modified Uxtheme.dll for English Systems

Have fun updating, everyone!



+ Windows XP SP3 RTM Uxtheme.dll By Jason 23 April 2008 at 4:45 pm 16,951 views 19 Comments

For those who have updated their system to Windows XP SP3 RTM and need the patched uxtheme.dll, here you go:

Uxtheme for Windows XP SP3 RTM (fixed Checksum)

I hacked it myself and it is indeed the RTM (v5512) file, not one of the Release Candidates. An easy way to patch it is using the program “Replacer“! As with most things, buyer beware… if this kills your PC, sorry! Here’s a screenshot of it doing just fine on my machine:

Uxtheme 5512

Uxtheme 5512

Enjoy!

UPDATE – Now with Checksum goodness!



+ Microsoft has released the dates of Windows XP SP3! By Jason 15 April 2008 at 4:18 pm 439 views No Comments

Taken from Neowin.net:

With Service Pack 3 for Windows XP just over the horizon, we’ve managed to get our hands on the internal schedule for the release of the highly anticipated update to the aging operating system. As you can see in the list below, most of the stages will occur before the end of the month, though forced automatic updates won’t land until June. This delay should give system administrators an ample amount of time to prepare for the upgrade or simply come up with an excuse for when things go awry.

  • April 14, 2008: Support is available for the release version of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP
  • April 21, 2008: Original Equipment Manufacturers, Volume License, Connect, and MSDN and TechNet subscribers
  • April 29, 2008: Microsoft Update, Windows Update, Download Center
  • June 10, 2008: Automatic Updates

Good news, everyone! SP3 will most likely be the last service pack for XP, and man, it’s been a long time coming! :D Spread the word!