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    XP SP3 Download Final (NBR Staff Note: Not the final version, just the RC)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jamaicanyouth, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. Jamaicanyouth

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    XP SP3 English Final
    Here is proof of XP SP3 Final

    [​IMG]
     
    Jamaicanyouth, Apr 22, 2008
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  2. SonDa5

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    Can you provide an info page from Microsoft with more information about the download?
     
    SonDa5, Apr 22, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Definitely...I'm worried it might be one of the release candidates...

    EDIT: It is a release candidate...NOT the final version.
     
    Greg, Apr 22, 2008
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  4. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    Isn't the final slated for release on the 29th?
     
    Amol, Apr 22, 2008
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  5. sp00n

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    The final is already out to OEMs. Consumers get it on the 29th.
     
    sp00n, Apr 22, 2008
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    I'm pretty sure the download url the OP posted IS NOT the final version of sp3.
     
    sp00n, Apr 22, 2008
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  7. Jamaicanyouth

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    If you look at the last RC2 the file size is 315.2 MB versus the 336.10 MB of this one. I am installing it and will post screenshots.
     
    Jamaicanyouth, Apr 22, 2008
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    It's just 7 days away. :rolleyes:
     
    talin, Apr 22, 2008
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  9. Jamaicanyouth

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    OK it was a release candidate but I have found the final version otherwise through torrents. Seek and you shall find.
     
    Jamaicanyouth, Apr 22, 2008
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    how did you find the url? please let us know when you're done. the version number should look like this:


    [​IMG]
     
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    sp00n, Apr 22, 2008
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  11. Greg

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    Seriously, torrents are NOT safe. Users: please do not use them, as many of these "legit" SP3 downloads might have "extra" code installed.

    I'd rather wait a week then do it the dishonest way (that will probably harm your PC too!).
     
    Greg, Apr 22, 2008
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  12. Jamaicanyouth

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    Your right torrents can be bad, its best for normal users to wait. I like testing things soon.
     
    Jamaicanyouth, Apr 22, 2008
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    Well I should have it in ~ 20 minutes, not planning on installing it but I still want to look at the contents.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Apr 22, 2008
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    Unless one knows for sure they are getting the real deal IMO one shouldn't download what one assumes is XP with SP3.

    I'm just going to wait.
     
    SonDa5, Apr 22, 2008
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    No viruses picked up after extracting it, appears legitimate. That's not to say there couldn't be something buried, and I haven't installed it, but appears fine. Apparently the guy who brought it to the torrent world is the same uploader who first leaked the final version of Vista SP1, and that was legit also.

    OP: Could you edit your post to make that a thumbnail? You're forcing my browser to side-scroll.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Apr 22, 2008
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  16. scooberdoober

    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    Does anybody know if SP3 itself is all that's required to upgrade from SP1, or will SP2 need to be installed as well?
     
    scooberdoober, Apr 22, 2008
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  17. Jamaicanyouth

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    SP3 contains all the previous updates.
     
    Jamaicanyouth, Apr 22, 2008
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    I second this - I can imagine one's cable or DSL modem constantly blinking thanks to a botnet client spewing spam.
     
    knightingmagic, Apr 23, 2008
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  19. Greg

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    Guys...if you search MS for the same KB article, you will see this is an RC download. I'm willing to bet that any PC will show SP3 with no additional comments, but its still the RC.

    Just wait a week and make sure you do this right.
     
    Greg, Apr 23, 2008
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  20. Jamaicanyouth

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    Actually Greg they are all named the same KB but I spent yesterday trying different ones and they show different build numbers except the final which said SP3 and no build number.
     
    Jamaicanyouth, Apr 23, 2008
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    ScifiMike12, Apr 23, 2008
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