Windows XP Service Pack 3 - SP3 Pre-Release Edition
Description
The Windows XP Service Pack 3 (XP SP3) fixes a range of bugs in Windows XP. The file is a large download and can be applied to any version of Windows XP Home, Professional, TabletPC or Media Center. It doesn't matter what XP updates you have previously applied to your system, SP3 will update any unpatched, partially patched or completely updated system (it includes all previously released patches, updates and features of previous service packs). Keep in mind that new patches made available after the Service Pack was released will still need to be applied.
Important Note
This is a Beta/Pre-release - it is not the final version of Windows XP Service Pack 3. It should only be installed by users who understand the risks of installing Beta/Pre-release software. The file will download directly from Microsoft's servers.
If you are going to reinstall the original release of Windows XP on a PC, it is important that you apply this Service Pack BEFORE connecting to the Web. You don't even have to receive email or go to a web site - just being connected is enough. XP SP3 fixes the security holes so you won't get attacked.
The advantage of this full download is that it can be used on any system - plus it doesn't require an Internet connection to install. You can download SP3, copy it to disc and use it on multiple PCs.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Includes
All previous security patches and fixes released for Windows XP. Note, however, that the Pre-release/Beta versions are not fully up-to-date with all patches: newer patches released after October 2007 are not included. It is expected that each subsequent release will include more recent patches.
All enhancements and new features that were included with Windows XP SP1 and Windows XP SP2
Only two new features are included: Black Hole Router Detection Windows and Network Access Protection (NAP).
The following are already available for Windows XP in stand-alone updates. Windows XP SP3 includes them by default (System administrators must choose to install each of these updates): MMC 3.0, MSXML6, Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 v2, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 2.5, IPsec Simple Policy Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP, Digital Identity, Management Service (DIMS), Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) 2.1, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2).
From the Release Notes: "Microsoft is not adding significant functionality from newer versions of Windows, such as Windows Vista, to Windows XP through XP SP3. For instance, Windows XP SP3 does not include Windows Internet Explorer 7, although Windows XP SP3 does include updates to both Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7, and it will update whichever version is installed on the computer. One notable exception is that, SP3 does include Network Access Protection (NAP)."
Additional Information:Error message: Windows has detected that one or more protected core system files (kernel) on your computer have been modified
Download : http://download.windowsupdate.com/m..._a2ca583dedcd86837796111a632efa29a23f4cc0.exe
File Size : 336MB
Description
The Windows XP Service Pack 3 (XP SP3) fixes a range of bugs in Windows XP. The file is a large download and can be applied to any version of Windows XP Home, Professional, TabletPC or Media Center. It doesn't matter what XP updates you have previously applied to your system, SP3 will update any unpatched, partially patched or completely updated system (it includes all previously released patches, updates and features of previous service packs). Keep in mind that new patches made available after the Service Pack was released will still need to be applied.
Important Note
This is a Beta/Pre-release - it is not the final version of Windows XP Service Pack 3. It should only be installed by users who understand the risks of installing Beta/Pre-release software. The file will download directly from Microsoft's servers.
If you are going to reinstall the original release of Windows XP on a PC, it is important that you apply this Service Pack BEFORE connecting to the Web. You don't even have to receive email or go to a web site - just being connected is enough. XP SP3 fixes the security holes so you won't get attacked.
The advantage of this full download is that it can be used on any system - plus it doesn't require an Internet connection to install. You can download SP3, copy it to disc and use it on multiple PCs.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Includes
All previous security patches and fixes released for Windows XP. Note, however, that the Pre-release/Beta versions are not fully up-to-date with all patches: newer patches released after October 2007 are not included. It is expected that each subsequent release will include more recent patches.
All enhancements and new features that were included with Windows XP SP1 and Windows XP SP2
Only two new features are included: Black Hole Router Detection Windows and Network Access Protection (NAP).
The following are already available for Windows XP in stand-alone updates. Windows XP SP3 includes them by default (System administrators must choose to install each of these updates): MMC 3.0, MSXML6, Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 v2, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 2.5, IPsec Simple Policy Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP, Digital Identity, Management Service (DIMS), Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) 2.1, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2).
From the Release Notes: "Microsoft is not adding significant functionality from newer versions of Windows, such as Windows Vista, to Windows XP through XP SP3. For instance, Windows XP SP3 does not include Windows Internet Explorer 7, although Windows XP SP3 does include updates to both Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7, and it will update whichever version is installed on the computer. One notable exception is that, SP3 does include Network Access Protection (NAP)."
Additional Information:Error message: Windows has detected that one or more protected core system files (kernel) on your computer have been modified
Download : http://download.windowsupdate.com/m..._a2ca583dedcd86837796111a632efa29a23f4cc0.exe
File Size : 336MB
