-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Anyone have the URL for the standalone download of Windows XP SP3? - WARNING!

Hi GMan,
Sorry if I did the wrong thing by posting the link, just wanted to help the
original poster out. I have installed SP3 using the .exe at that link with
no problems, however I am not recommending anyone else to do so. This blog
on ZDNet gives some insight into the delay with XP SP3.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1368&tag=nl.e589

Comments from Microsoft spokesperson regarding it:

"I wanted to update you on today's planned release to web (RTW) (of XP SP3).
> In the last few days, we have uncovered a compatibility issue between
> Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) and Windows XP SP3 and
> Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).
>
"In order to make sure customers have the best possible experience we have
decided to delay releasing Windows XP SP3 to Windows Update and Microsoft
Download Center.

"To help protect our customers, we plan to put filtering in place shortly to
prevent Windows Update from offering both service packs to systems running
Microsoft Dynamics RMS. Once filtering is in place, we expect to release
Windows XP SP3 to Windows Update and Download Center.

"Until we have published a fix for this issue, we advise Microsoft Dynamics
RMS customers to not install either service pack. Microsoft Dynamics RMS
customers running Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vista SP1 should contact
Microsoft Customer Support Services for additional information.

"The fix is currently in testing and will be available as soon as that
process is complete."

Microsoft's Official Response regarding direct downloading of XP SP3:

"Customers should not download Microsoft software from links posted on
> non-Microsoft websites, when those links point directly to the executable as
> is the case here. Customers should always download from a page on
> Microsoft.com that provides all relevant download details, installation
> instructions, and release notes. In this particular case, it's possible that
> some 3rd party websites are linking to the Windows XP SP3 software that we
> have published for MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Since we cannot confirm the
> source of every link that 3rd parties provide, out recommendation is that
> customers wait until we've published Windows XP SP3 to Windows Update and
> the Download Center."


That's the story so far.

Cheers,
Glen.


On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 5:03 PM, Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> For anyone who hasn't been following this WinXP SP3 thread and its
>  offshoots, I cannot stress this enough.  The SP3 that is currently
available
>  online MAY OR MAY NOT BE exactly the same as the official SP3 that will
>  eventually be released through Windows Update.  Chances are very good
that
>  it won't be the same.  The release that's available now is already known
to
>  have one flaw in it, so MS decided to not release it officially to
Windows
>  update until they resolve that issue.
>
>  Unless you are proficient at backing up everything, wiping your hard
drive
>  and then reinstalling Windows, please consider waiting for the official
>  release just to be safe.
>
>  Peace,
>  G



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