xp sp3

EndUnknown · 05-18-2008, 07:25 PM

will I be at any more of a security risk if I dont install sp3, but keep regularly updating via windows update? because none of the features are worth the hassle and possible endless bsod. im thinking of running this to avoid seeing the update.

Dragod · 05-18-2008, 07:35 PM

I'm using SP3, and I'm not at all worried about BSOD.

Download it because, yes, you will be at risk. SP3 patched much of the SP2 security problem, and aren't just simply available through windows update.

Man. · 05-19-2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragod

I'm using SP3, and I'm not at all worried about BSOD.

Same here, I never faced the BSOD.

Gregory · 05-19-2008, 08:39 AM

I installed it and didn't notice a difference, as long as you don't download questionable things, you will be fine.

Hostile · 05-19-2008, 10:12 AM

I don't think you will be at much risk yet. SP2 still is up to date with security updates. SP3 is known to have speed increases if that interests you. I still haven't upgraded to SP3 yet because I want to do a fresh install first, you can have issues occasionally just upgrading.

EndUnknown · 05-19-2008, 01:51 PM

my only issue is im running a hp w/ a amd, which are known to get endless bsod after installing sp3. any suggestions on how to prevent that?

Hostile · 05-19-2008, 02:45 PM

Short of doing a completely fresh install, I don't know.

mk1000 · 05-19-2008, 03:16 PM

I've got SP3 because of any reasons said above, but I'm not even worried about BSOD.

I heard rumors it might even make your system run just a bit faster, and I feel like my PC is faster.

Hostile · 05-19-2008, 07:46 PM

Hmm, now I'm even starting to think I need to download SP3 and install it.

Man. · 05-20-2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Whole

my only issue is im running a hp w/ a amd, which are known to get endless bsod after installing sp3. any suggestions on how to prevent that?

WHAT where did you here that. Im running a HP Pavilion with an AMD 64 processor and as I've said I've never had the BSOD come up.

EndUnknown · 05-20-2008, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Man.

WHAT where did you here that. Im running a HP Pavilion with an AMD 64 processor and as I've said I've never had the BSOD come up.

here, here, here, and here to name a few

Hostile · 05-20-2008, 06:16 PM

So is it an issue with AMDs only? Does it include all AMDs?

EndUnknown · 05-20-2008, 06:29 PM

any amd set up with the same disk image for amd and intel

ShotgunSnipist · 05-20-2008, 07:25 PM

I love SP3! I really noticed a difference in speed (In a good way)
I'm still afraid Microsoft is trying to spy on us... =/

Hostile · 05-22-2008, 07:35 PM

So is it a general consensus from everyone running SP3 that it's noticeably faster?

lacrosse_man16 · 05-22-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hostile

So is it a general consensus from everyone running SP3 that it's noticeably faster?

Yes 10% faster to be exact.

Hostile · 05-23-2008, 09:41 AM

I'm sure the actual percentage of speed increase varies from system to system. Is it noticeable speed, or only in synthetic benchmarks? Also, has anyone actually ran like PC game benchmarks from SP2 to SP3 and got higher frame rates?

Cloud Strife · 05-30-2008, 06:18 AM

I installed it on this computer (not my bedroom one) and now I get two error messages at startup

tenritsu · 05-30-2008, 08:13 AM

According to some reports online, the speed increase is noticeable, which has peaked my interest. Is anybody else able to confirm this?

EndUnknown · 05-30-2008, 08:17 AM

it seems a little faster. not massively, but noticeably.

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Hostile Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 269 Reputation: 29 $zB: 287 Donate	I don't think you will be at much risk yet. SP2 still is up to date with security updates. SP3 is known to have speed increases if that interests you. I still haven't upgraded to SP3 yet because I want to do a fresh install first, you can have issues occasionally just upgrading. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Hostile Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 269 Reputation: 29 $zB: 287 Donate	So is it an issue with AMDs only? Does it include all AMDs? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Hostile Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 269 Reputation: 29 $zB: 287 Donate	I'm sure the actual percentage of speed increase varies from system to system. Is it noticeable speed, or only in synthetic benchmarks? Also, has anyone actually ran like PC game benchmarks from SP2 to SP3 and got higher frame rates? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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tenritsu Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 183 Reputation: 13 $zB: 94 Donate	According to some reports online, the speed increase is noticeable, which has peaked my interest. Is anybody else able to confirm this? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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