Xp Sp3?

[chewdz]

I am looking through the Custom updates from Microsoft Updates when a message appears for me to download the SP3 for my SP2 computer(WinXP Home Edition). Should I download SP3 now or should I wait until it is available in my automatic updates?

[drragostea]

Custom updates as in the AUTOMATIC UPDATES on your desktop? Or by visiting the Windows Update website?

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Overview of Windows XP SP3.
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In general, the Windows XP SP3 improves performance and stability of the XP OS, as well fixing minor errors and making minor tweaks. I'm sure it'll do good for your PC.

The file, I got from Windows Update was a 76MB or so file. You should be able to install it easily.

[chewdz]

it is in the custom update in the microsoft update website. But will the SP3 update make my computer unstable and more vunerable to viruses if the installation is unsuccessful or corrupted? i hope that they can revert the changes like the one in vista.

[Rednose]

Hi chewdz

I don't think you have to be afraid that something goes wrong. I have installed SP3 on more 30 pc's now, and have no problems reported

Greetz, Red.

[chewdz]

I don't think you have to be afraid that something goes wrong. I have installed SP3 on more 30 pc's now, and have no problems reported

30 PCs? Ok. I believe you. So should I install it from the website itself or I should wait for the update to come to me after some time?

[drragostea]

30 PCs? Ok. I believe you. So should I install it from the website itself or I should wait for the update to come to me after some time?

If you want the update ASAP I would suggest downloading it directly from Windows Update.

If you want to wait for it, I'll doubt it'll come any time sooner to Auto Updates. ;0

[Rednose]

30 PCs? Ok. I believe you. So should I install it from the website itself or I should wait for the update to come to me after some time?

It's not that much if you consider that an average family with kids have about 2 - 3 pc's

Greetz, Red.

[drragostea]

it is in the custom update in the microsoft update website. But will the SP3 update make my computer unstable and more vunerable to viruses if the installation is unsuccessful or corrupted? i hope that they can revert the changes like the one in vista.

Hm, a custom update? I see.

There's no need to be "paranoid" about security updates. They are there to update and improve system stability and performance. SP3 will do good for your OS. Like RedNose said, shouldn't thirty SP3 OS's convince you yet? ; )