Microsoft Released Windows XP Service Pack 3 – May 6, 2008

On Tuesday, May 6, 2008, Microsoft released Windows XP Service Pack 3 (32-bit) to Windows Updates and on the Download Center.

NOTE

This articles does not show Windows XP Security Updates. Please review MSFT Security Updates blog category for Windows XP Security Updates.

Most customers are recommended to use Windows Update to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 because the download size is much smaller than the download on the Download Center.

How Do I Get Windows XP Service Pack 3

Windows Update

• Launch Microsoft Update or Windows Update icon in the Start Menu
• Visit Microsoft Update using Internet Explorer.

Download Center

• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3, 32-bit versions – Download Update
• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, 32-bit version (ISO) – Download CD Image

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview, Release Notes, and List of Fixes

Overview

• Read the Windows XP  Service Pack 3 Overview from the Microsoft Download Center

Release Notes

• Read the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Notes from the Microsoft Download Center
• Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3 from Microsoft Knowledge Base

List of Fixes

• List of fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 3 from Microsoft Knowledge Base

Other

• The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 3
• Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
• Some third-party programs may experience a change in functionality after you install Windows XP Service Pack 3

Internet Explorer and Windows XP Service Pack 3

Before you install Service Pack 3 for Windows XP, you should read the Internet Explorer blog article "IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3". The blog article describes the different scenarios if you have Internet Explorer 6 or Internet Explorer 7 installed when you install Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. My recommendations can be found at "Internet Explorer and Windows XP Service Pack 3 " blog article.

Updating your Windows XP System

Please keep your computer up to date with Critical and Important updates by using the Windows Update feature in Windows XP or by visiting Microsoft Update. If you experience any problems with Microsoft Security updates then please call Microsoft support for help. There will be no charge for support on Security Updates.

Microsoft has set up newsgroups for self-support. If you need help for Security updates or any other updates that is issued by Microsoft then please visit the Windows Update newsgroup at using your newsreader news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate.

Related Articles

• Internet Explorer and Windows XP Service Pack 3
• How To Uninstall Service Pack 3 for Windows XP
• "Access Denied" When Installing Service Pack 3 for Windows XP
• Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 3 into a Bootable Windows XP Install CD

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Edited: May 13, 2012

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