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Anil Kumar

Posted 5/14/2008 5:22 AM

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Allan this SP3 is the final release 4m Microsoft or still some beta version...

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Posted 5/14/2008 6:32 AM

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It is the final version. Wink

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quietman7

Posted 5/14/2008 1:41 PM

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XP SP3 CDs available from Microsoft.

SP3 CDs cost $3.99 plus $5.99 shipping. They are currently on back order but should be ready for mailing in early June.

Call MSFT at 1-800-360-7561 and choose option 2 to Place an Order.
Next chose option 1 to Order Service Packs.

A representative will take your order and billing/shipping information.

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exTI

Posted 5/14/2008 4:32 PM

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I would NOT upgarde to SP3 If and ONLY If you have an AMD cpu in a HP computer.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Windows-XP-SP3,5334.html <---check it out

I seem to remember HP having issued a bulletin when SP2 came out and had HP users run a patch first

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karbo1

Posted 5/16/2008 2:07 PM

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Well, I just joined the SP3 club on my main computer. No issues so far.

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quietman7

Posted 5/20/2008 2:05 PM

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Jesper's Blog: Does your AMD-based computer boot after installing XP SP3?
NOTE: The May 14th update to the above link includes a small tool written by Microsoft MVP Jesper Johansson that will detect the IntelPPM problem and mitigate it before installing the service pack.

HP has posted a work around with instructions to boot into Safe Mode and disable the Intel Power Management. See HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario Desktop PCs - Computer Restarts after Displaying Stop Error 0x0000007E (After Updating with SP3)

HP also released a patch for AMD based systems:
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Upgrade Utility for systems with AMD processors

In North America, free telephone support is available by calling (866) 234-6020 (support is available for Service Pack 3 until April 14, 2009). Or click here for free E-mail Support.

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karbo1

Posted 5/20/2008 5:00 PM

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Thank you for the information. I will surely pass it on to friends with AMD processors.

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karbo1

Posted 5/20/2008 5:07 PM

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Is HP the only company having a problem with AMD processors and SP3? Should anyone with AMD processors wait before installing SP3?

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