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Posted 5/6/2008 5:54 PM
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Today, Windows Update just informed me SP3 was available for download. Should I update? I'm afraid of bugs and driver problems. Remember when SP2 came out ?

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Posted 5/6/2008 6:20 PM


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Everyone running XP should install SP3

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Posted 5/6/2008 7:41 PM
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Yes, I understand, but what about the bugs and drivers? Can we expect any problems?
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Posted 5/6/2008 7:55 PM


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Sorry, thought my above answer was clear. No, you should not expect any problems. Yes, you should install SP3.

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Posted 5/6/2008 8:06 PM
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Ok, thanks.
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Posted 5/9/2008 7:47 PM
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I finally installed SP3 on my laptop and had no issues so far. I must admit I'm still not sure I will install it on my main home computer. I might test it for a while on the laptop. I have read so many negative issues about SP3. As for SP2 when it first appeared, I think it would be wise to wait until Microsoft fixes all the bugs. There will surely be a lot.
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Posted 5/9/2008 7:59 PM


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SP3 is fine to install as is.

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Posted 5/9/2008 9:00 PM


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I have it installed on 2 machines, an XP Home and on a Media Center Edition with no issues. I was kind of let down when the scrolling bar at start up didn't change colors like it did from SP1's green to SP2's blue.



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Posted 5/10/2008 4:32 PM