Solved: General Consensus: XP SP3

East Coast Lightning · 12-15-2008

Now, I know what my views are. But what do the TechStaff think about Service Pack three? I'm seeing alot of people having trouble with it, and most of the people I know, have had many problems with it, worse than what I see here.

I am just wondering if my opinion of, "dont use SP3" is a viable thing to tell someone here.

Thanks.

-ECL

GaRHaR · 12-15-2008

I've been rolling it out to the majority of my clients without even a second thought, and we're talking over 2000 computers here.

There are no real changes (to my knowledge) with SP3, all just a roll up of patches since SP2.

That's my experience however, and as most will tell you here, my experiences aren't the same as others...

Jelly Bean · 12-15-2008

I see very few issues with SP3 as long as the general rules are followed before you download and install.

Update all software and hardware drivers were needed.
Run antivirus software and make sure your computer is clean.
Empty temp files.
Turn on automatic updates and make sure your computer is fully updated.
In general give the computer a good health check.
I then find SP3 installs with no issues or very minor ones.

elpmek · 12-15-2008

I agree with Garhar & Jelly Bean. Never had any issue.

Mind you that's probably the well known "kiss of death" statement.

Pgh · 12-15-2008

Not run into any issues running SP3 here

But as GarHar has already said below - your experience may differ to the next persons.

East Coast Lightning · 12-17-2008

Alright. Thanks for the response. Noted.

12-15-2008	#1
East Coast Lightning Tech Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 70 PC Experience: Experienced and Learning	General Consensus: XP SP3 Now, I know what my views are. But what do the TechStaff think about Service Pack three? I'm seeing alot of people having trouble with it, and most of the people I know, have had many problems with it, worse than what I see here. I am just wondering if my opinion of, "dont use SP3" is a viable thing to tell someone here. Thanks. -ECL

12-15-2008	#2
GaRHaR Tech Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 6,061 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Re: General Consensus: XP SP3 I've been rolling it out to the majority of my clients without even a second thought, and we're talking over 2000 computers here. There are no real changes (to my knowledge) with SP3, all just a roll up of patches since SP2. That's my experience however, and as most will tell you here, my experiences aren't the same as others... __________________ < Prework \| PSU Calculator \| PCHF Rules \| Microsoft Knowledge Base \| Guru 3D \| Toms Hardware \| Blackle.com - Spread the word! >

12-15-2008	#3
Jelly Bean Stoooooopid Girl. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 12,803 PC Experience: None.	Re: General Consensus: XP SP3 I see very few issues with SP3 as long as the general rules are followed before you download and install. Update all software and hardware drivers were needed. Run antivirus software and make sure your computer is clean. Empty temp files. Turn on automatic updates and make sure your computer is fully updated. In general give the computer a good health check. I then find SP3 installs with no issues or very minor ones. __________________ Rwy'n ceisio fy ngorau.

12-15-2008	#4
elpmek Tech Support Team Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,891 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: General Consensus: XP SP3 I agree with Garhar & Jelly Bean. Never had any issue. Mind you that's probably the well known "kiss of death" statement. __________________ elpmek *PreWork* *PCHF Rules*

12-15-2008	#5
Pgh Protector of the Cookies Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Watford, England Posts: 1,243 PC Experience: Keen to Learn	Re: General Consensus: XP SP3 Not run into any issues running SP3 here But as GarHar has already said below - your experience may differ to the next persons. __________________ Doctor: I'm afraid you have Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. Patient: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

12-17-2008	#6
East Coast Lightning Tech Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 70 PC Experience: Experienced and Learning	Re: General Consensus: XP SP3 Alright. Thanks for the response. Noted.

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