Installing Windows XP SP3?
Yep, i know some of you are excited to get your grubby paws on the latest Service Pack (SP3) for Windows XP but you might want to hold off for a moment before you read these:
Take your hands off that mouse. I know, you’re ready to grab XP SP3. But slow down a sec and read my quick tutorial. It could save you some time and make your life with the new Service Pack less harrowing.
Wait a minute! You say you haven’t followed the XP SP3 saga? Read “Early Tests Say SP3 Speeds Windows XP” and Robert Strohmeyer’s “Windows XP SP3: First Impressions.”
Reading Materials
Start with Microsoft’s “Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3,” a handy set of instructions to ensure a pleasant experience. It talks about “fast user switching” issues (like making sure everyone’s logged off), administrator rights, and error messages you may encounter.
Then take a quick look at the Service Pack’s Release Notes. Among other things, you’ll discover that if you installed Internet Explorer 7 (or the IE 8 beta) before installing SP3, you won’t be able to remove IE–unless you first uninstall SP3. It’s not an issue for most users, but it may be for you. If it is, be sure to uninstall IE7 or IE8 before installing the Service Pack….
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