I am totally ass scared to death

SleazyBear · 05-08-2008, 09:42 AM

I just got a message from microsoft to download and install windows xp service pack 3. I have not heard anything good about this service pack release..

Rofl · 05-08-2008, 09:59 AM

What have you heard that is bad about it?

micho · 05-08-2008, 10:26 AM

I didn't download it still, I really don't care of new updates,as my pc is working fine

fresh · 05-08-2008, 10:27 AM

so don't install it

Or install it, it won't hurt

Both decisions are good, no need to worry

Dutch Harry · 05-08-2008, 10:27 AM

Dont update, just wait and see how the service pack update playes out, i never update when something is working good.

pam · 05-08-2008, 11:34 AM

I put it on 3 machines and haven't noticed any changes so far. It's been on this one for 2 days now but I'm not running faster or slower, Windows is running fine, etc.

If it affects IE, though, I don't use it ... so can't help there.

ScreaM · 05-08-2008, 11:41 AM

I won't install it right away.

seeandsee · 05-08-2008, 11:56 AM

I will wait some time to see is is good for anything!

RenegadeCash Mark · 05-08-2008, 12:50 PM

I'll wait to see how it goes for others first!

Let us know if you do indeed install it.

Mark.

gamemint · 05-08-2008, 01:18 PM

dont download it ...

RenegadeCash Mark · 05-08-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamemint

dont download it ...

You know something thats fucked?

Mark.

pam · 05-08-2008, 03:48 PM

*knocks on wood*
I rebooted last night with no issues and today, to install a new keyboard, I shut down my system for the first time in probably 9 months, and it came back with no issues.

The problems with XP SP3 range from spontaneous reboots to outright system crashes.

By Paul McDougall
InformationWeek
May 8, 2008 11:58 AM

Within hours of its release, Microsoft's Service Pack 3 for Windows XP began drawing hundreds of complaints from users who claim the update is wreaking havoc on their PCs.

The problems with XP SP3, according to posters on Microsoft's Windows XP message board, range from spontaneous reboots to outright system crashes.

"My external disks are having trouble starting up, which results in Windows not starting up," complained user Michael Faklis, in a post Wednesday. "After three attempts [to install XP SP3] with different configurations each time, System Restore was the only way to get me out of deep s**t," said 'Doug W'.

Another user said the service pack prevented him from starting his computer. "I downloaded and installed Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals," wrote 'Paul'. "Now I can't get the computer to boot."

Dozens of other posters reported similar problems.

It's not uncommon for major operating system updates to cause problems. Typically, the glitches are due to conflicts with software, such as drivers, system files, or applications already resident on the user's PC. Microsoft has yet to indicate whether it will issue an update to address some of the problems, though it has done so with previous updates.

Microsoft released Windows XP SP3 to broad distribution on Wednesday. It's available from Microsoft's automated Windows Update service or as a file that can be pulled from the Download Center on the company's Web site.

The service pack should offer a number of enhancements over the current version of the OS, which Microsoft is phasing out after June 30th. It includes all updates issued since Windows XP Service Pack 2 was released in 2004, and some new elements.

Among them: A feature called Network Access Protection that's borrowed from the newer Windows Vista operating system. NAP automatically validates a computer's health, ensuring that it's free of bugs and viruses before allowing it access to a network.

Windows XP SP3 also includes improved "black hole" router detection -- a feature that automatically detects routers that are silently discarding packets. In XP SP3, the feature is turned on by default, according to Microsoft.

Additionally, Windows XP SP3 steals a page from Vista's product activation model, meaning that product keys for each copy of the operating system don't need to be entered during setup. The feature should prove popular with corporate IT managers, who often need to oversee hundreds or thousands of operating system installations.

Some users may balk at a feature in XP SP3 that prevents them from downgrading their browser from Internet Explorer 7 to the older IE 6 once the service pack has been installed. XP SP3 also won't install on systems running beta versions of the yet-to-be released IE 8.

Microsoft said the restrictions are designed to prevent system instabilities.

mikesinner · 05-08-2008, 03:55 PM

I don't think I have gotten that message.

Greg B · 05-08-2008, 04:19 PM

The title of this thread had me screaming with laughter. Now that I know what the thread is about I'm screaming with laughter more.

Sleazy Bear, you never cease to amaze me and have me laughing.

I totally agree with you. I don't install anything from Microsoft until it's at least a year old.

ristac · 05-08-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleazyBear

I just got a message from microsoft to download and install windows xp service pack 3. I have not heard anything good about this service pack release..

Similar thing happened to my laptop two weeks back... Lucky it is under warranty as it never came back on after an update

spanno · 05-08-2008, 06:00 PM

don't do it!
I remember Windows 2000 was the first windows that didn't crash I loved it. It was stable till I think SP2 then it started crashing. This is after they brought XP out and I switched.

With them wanting people off XP to Vista I would not trust this service pack!!!

AgentZee · 05-08-2008, 06:41 PM

I've had one of the release candidates for this service pack installed on my bro's pc for quite some time and its been fine

Hentaikid · 05-08-2008, 06:56 PM

I just patched windows and no problems.

Windows 2000 that is... I guess I'll be ready for XP next year (Actually I do have it on my second PC but I only use it as a dedicated render machine, it doesn't even have it's own monitor)

Varzi Network · 05-08-2008, 07:30 PM

Im wating for them to release the damn SP3 CD in the stores and wont be upgrading before then. I just cannot take the risk of not having this on a CD to avoid Vista at any cost.

apcwebmaster · 05-08-2008, 07:55 PM

I didn't even begin using SP1 until last year and I see no reason to upgrade now, I hear 2nd hand that the service packs cause more problems than they are worth

05-08-2008, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
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05-08-2008, 10:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
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05-08-2008, 04:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
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05-08-2008, 06:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
spanno Is Aga really Little Buddha? Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,541 Points: 5	don't do it! I remember Windows 2000 was the first windows that didn't crash I loved it. It was stable till I think SP2 then it started crashing. This is after they brought XP out and I switched. With them wanting people off XP to Vista I would not trust this service pack!!!

05-08-2008, 06:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
AgentZee I made fudge! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 72 Points: 340	I've had one of the release candidates for this service pack installed on my bro's pc for quite some time and its been fine

05-08-2008, 06:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
Hentaikid Yep, I made this animation myself Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,644 Points: 430	I just patched windows and no problems. Windows 2000 that is... I guess I'll be ready for XP next year (Actually I do have it on my second PC but I only use it as a dedicated render machine, it doesn't even have it's own monitor)

05-08-2008, 07:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
Varzi Network Click Here To Win $100000 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,018 Points: 1,385	Im wating for them to release the damn SP3 CD in the stores and wont be upgrading before then. I just cannot take the risk of not having this on a CD to avoid Vista at any cost. __________________ In the market for an affordable laptop? Sony VAIO PCG-K23 perfect condition Paypal, Netpond Points and Epassporte payment accepted! Starting June 1st Varzi will offer shared static hosting (no script support) starting at just $.10/GB!

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apcwebmaster I disagree. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,972 Points: 2,925	I didn't even begin using SP1 until last year and I see no reason to upgrade now, I hear 2nd hand that the service packs cause more problems than they are worth __________________ Willing to trade any amount of points for the equivalent in PayPal - PM Me Selling VouyerGasm.com for $10 accepting netpond points or PayPal - PM Me

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