The problem is with retail outlets that use windows xp. Should not bother the home user. To find me you can do the following. Skype id: rawest24 Aim id: rawest24 EMail: rawest@xxxxxxxxxxxxx _____ From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Renette Bloem Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 2:26 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Release of SP3 delayed by bug Hi Chrissy Sorry, but what does this imply? Is it safe for us to download and install? Renette -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Chrissy Sent: 30 April 2008 20:09 To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Release of SP3 delayed by bug They get their service packs from third party sites, not from the auto upfater or windows site. chrissy ----- Original Message ----- From: Renette <mailto:renette@xxxxxxxxxxx> Bloem To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:05 PM Subject: RE: Release of SP3 delayed by bug Hi If the release was postponed, why can one then download and install Xp sp3? Renette