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XP SP3 Beta

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XP SP3 Beta

Available for download!

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=75ed934c-8423-4386-ad98-36b124a720aa&displaylang=en
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For anyone interested, XP SP3 Beta is available for download now. I haven't tried it out, but am in the process of dl'ing it as we speak. I'll let you know what I think!
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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top
unclerob when it first got in the hands of early testers some where saying the performance did pick up some. Search the web, most IT publications ran stories on XP SP3 and Vista SP1 and what differences that they were supposed to make to your system.
Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Josh, as a matter of interest, how often do Microsoft update the definitions in One Care? The reason I ask is that I have concerns about Windows Defender. Everyone of the main Anti-Virus and Spyware applications that I know of update their definitions etc. every week.....at least once, but Windows Defender seems very infrequent, unless I am missing something. This concerns me as for these applications to be effective the company must be continually on the ball and watch what is going on out there. Some of the worst Viri out there on the Internet, over the past few years, have hit peoples machines pretty badly and some of the top companies have reacted pretty quickly with a new release and patches etc which is what you'd expect but when Windows Defender releases definitions so infrequently I wonder about their ability to react. So hence my question about One Care. I have never used it and I wonder what your experience is like?

For the on-line scanners I found that the Kaspersky offering is a good choice to run once a month to check that your installed choice is doing it's work.
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Leo, the program itself checks for updates daily (in the background). As for MS, I've noticed the definitions are actually updated 1-2 times a week. Meaning, OneCare my check for updates daily, but only finds them once or twice a week.

They've been pretty good about keeping up-to-date on the definitions end so far.....
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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top
unclerob, performance does seem to be better with this SP. It also includes all the former updates (naturally). As far as installing and rebooting, it did take a little long to boot after the initial install of the SP. That was a one time thing, and boot time seems a little faster now. Stability hasn't been an issue, but as with all betas....back up your system before installing! MS even tells you before the install to make sure and back up, just in case......
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hey unclerob and anyone else, did a quick search and came up with article on SP3. I'm sure there are more out there. I can remember reading several with alot more information.

WWW Link
Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
BTW, Leo, it looks like OneCare adds between 10 and 20 new definitons each week. At the end of each month, it gives you a handy little report letting you know exactly what's been going on with OneCare. As a plus note, OneCare also backs up your system and does a tune-up once a month(defrags hdds etc...)
Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top
if you go to the MS site and search for XP SP3 beta, you can download the white paper with all the info you could ever want on what is included, changed, and upgraded.
Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I was reading the MS forums about SP3. I really wouldn't install this thing yet.

WWW Link

Just as an example:

After installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 Beta, the Address Bar feature will be removed from the Taskbar
The Address Bar feature will not be present in Windows XP Service Pack 3. This change is in response to a regulatory request and is present beginning with Windows XP Service Pack 3 Beta.

There is a bug related to the removal of the Address Bar in the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Beta. The user can return the Address Bar to the taskbar by unlocking the taskbar and choosing Toolbars > Links.
This is a known issue and will be specifically addressed in a later milestone of the Windows XP Service Pack 3 beta program, where the end user?s ability to restore the Address Bar feature will be eliminated.

Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hey, good catch ALMonty.  ;) 
Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks Philly there seems to be a lot of problems with IE 7. Some suggested to reinstall it(IE7). Some people couldn't reboot their machines. Some lost sound and folders were missing.

Of course every machine is going to react different.
Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top
AL you are right in that every machine will more then likely react a little differently.

Some folks were and are still having problems with Vista SP1 which just goes to show you sometimes it's not always good to be first in line. ;) 
Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks Josh and Phil for the info. Looking specifically at Windows Defender how frequently does anyone get updates from Microsoft. I reckon I have only seen two in the past few months whereas a similar product, like Adaware, put out an update every week sometimes two  :NOTSURE: This is what I am driving at........Is Windows Defender an effective tool  :NOTSURE: 
Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I seem to be getting atleast one update sometimes two a week for Windows Defender so I have to yes, it's an effective tool.
Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top
For anyone interested, I am still running SP3 Beta and have had no problems out of it whatsoever. IE7 works just fine, and I don't use the taskbar anyway. I keep it hidden (thanks to RightClick and OD+  :LOL: ).......
Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top
People still use IE7 otherwise known as a virus and spyware magnet?

Amazing...
Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top
People still use IE7 otherwise known as a virus and spyware magnet?
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 ;p 

For what it's worth, I have never had a virus OR any spyware on my PC. It's not what you use to surf the net...it's what you use to prevent infections....
Reply #41 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Even so, IE is so ridiculously sluggish, and you really can't personalize it. it's too bulky, I love Firefox much better as compared to IE.
Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top
have had SP3 running for about 2 weeks now and have noticed no irregular issues.
in fact my pc performance has actually improved. all stardock apps are working as they should. i recommend that those who don't have it get it.
Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top
have had SP3 running for about 2 weeks now and have noticed no irregular issues.
in fact my pc performance has actually improved. all stardock apps are working as they should. i recommend that those who don't have it get it.
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U sure ???? that its all normall ...
Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top
U sure ???? that its all normall ...
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positive :)
Reply #45 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The SP3 RC is definitely worth it. I haven't had any problems at all, and system response is actually a bit quicker.
Reply #46 from WinCustomize Forums Top
But if someone has a pirate version of xp how it'll go on ??? i mean SP3 can be installed on that versin ????
Reply #47 from WinCustomize Forums Top
But if someone has a pirate version of xp how it'll go on ??? i mean SP3 can be installed on that versin ????
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they don't deserve to use the service packs, may their version of windows explode and melt the monitor and hardrive it's installed on ;)
Reply #48 from WinCustomize Forums Top
sAARGe.....I don't think SP3 would work. It has to be an authentic version. Plus, I have to agree with Nimbin on this. Crackheads (just my name for pirates) suck!
Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Couldn't resist the SP3 allure. Went smooth. Watched most of Torchwood while it was installing. So far it's fine. Actually seems to be a bit quicker. Will keep you all posted if there are any problems.