Simviation Forum - Service pack 3 for XP

Apr 30^th, 2008 at 8:19am

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Hooray, just search on google ( cause i can't find it on microsoft but it's there somewhere Roll Eyes

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Reply #1 - Apr 30^th, 2008 at 9:32am

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Prepare for a go-slow in FS Wink

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Reply #2 - Apr 30^th, 2008 at 10:56am

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ozzy72 wrote on Apr 30^th, 2008 at 9:32am:

Prepare for a go-slow in FS Wink

FSX or FS9?

http://www.internetnews.com/software/article.php/3743696/No+XP+Service+Pack+3+fo...

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For those who just can't wait, some download sites around the internet, including FileForum, are offering XP3 for download – possibly obtained through an MSDN or TechNet subscriber.

Microsoft's spokesperson tried to discourage users who may be tempted to go that route.

"Since we cannot confirm the source of every link that third parties provide, our recommendation is that customers wait until we’ve published Windows XP SP3 to Windows Update and the Download Center."

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Reply #3 - May 1^st, 2008 at 2:32am

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ozzy72 wrote on Apr 30^th, 2008 at 9:32am:

Prepare for a go-slow in FS Wink

No it's fine, i think it's better now Cheesy

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Reply #4 - May 1^st, 2008 at 5:33am

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Mazza wrote on May 1^st, 2008 at 2:32am:

ozzy72 wrote on Apr 30^th, 2008 at 9:32am:

Prepare for a go-slow in FS Wink

No it's fine, i think it's better now Cheesy

Service Pack 3.

So...

What are the differences (and improvements?) over Service Pack 2, in Windows XP..?

Paul...Win XP SP2... Cool

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Reply #5 - May 1^st, 2008 at 6:36am

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Fozzer wrote on May 1^st, 2008 at 5:33am:

Mazza wrote on May 1^st, 2008 at 2:32am:

ozzy72 wrote on Apr 30^th, 2008 at 9:32am:

Prepare for a go-slow in FS Wink

No it's fine, i think it's better now Cheesy

Service Pack 3.

So...

What are the differences (and improvements?) over Service Pack 2, in Windows XP..?

Paul...Win XP SP2... Cool

...!

Windows to me has been working better, and yeah i don't do work on my comp i play games Roll Eyes

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Reply #6 - May 2^nd, 2008 at 9:57am

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ozzy72 wrote on Apr 30^th, 2008 at 9:32am:

Prepare for a go-slow in FS Wink

I have to report, that on my laptop (Vista + Vista SP1), I have jumped from 15-ish FPS to 35-ish FPS. I was quite shocked, but am not complaining. FSX has become a new game............as I type, it is installing on my desktop. Have to wait and see what happens. I am hoping that my Nvidia 8600GT with 1024MB on board will make some magic for me. I will let you know.

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Reply #7 - May 2^nd, 2008 at 12:39pm

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expat wrote on May 2^nd, 2008 at 9:57am:

ozzy72 wrote on Apr 30^th, 2008 at 9:32am:

Prepare for a go-slow in FS Wink

I have to report, that on my laptop (Vista + Vista SP1), I have jumped from 15-ish FPS to 35-ish FPS. I was quite shocked, but am not complaining. FSX has become a new game............as I type, it is installing on my desktop. Have to wait and see what happens. I am hoping that my Nvidia 8600GT with 1024MB on board will make some magic for me. I will let you know.

Matt

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Reply #8 - May 3^rd, 2008 at 6:46am

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expat wrote on May 2^nd, 2008 at 9:57am:

ozzy72 wrote on Apr 30^th, 2008 at 9:32am:

Prepare for a go-slow in FS Wink

I have to report, that on my laptop (Vista + Vista SP1), I have jumped from 15-ish FPS to 35-ish FPS. I was quite shocked, but am not complaining. FSX has become a new game............as I type, it is installing on my desktop. Have to wait and see what happens. I am hoping that my Nvidia 8600GT with 1024MB on board will make some magic for me. I will let you know.

Matt

Matt...

Did you un-install Vista + Vista SP1 on your Laptop, and replace it with Win XP SP3 to notice the difference?

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Reply #9 - May 5^th, 2008 at 5:35am

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Paul the non- beta SP3 will be on the auto updates, soon Wink

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Reply #10 - May 5^th, 2008 at 1:31pm

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...not much new...?

http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/8/7/687484ed-8174-496d-8db9-f02b40c1298...

Probably not worth the effort?... Roll Eyes

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Reply #11 - May 5^th, 2008 at 9:26pm

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Fozzer wrote on May 5^th, 2008 at 1:31pm:

...not much new...?

http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/8/7/687484ed-8174-496d-8db9-f02b40c1298...

Probably not worth the effort?... Roll Eyes

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Paul...Win XP SP2... Cool

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SP2 is still very good. Extreamly stable and stright forward. I have no need to go SP3.

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Reply #12 - May 6^th, 2008 at 2:38am

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I'm now unistalling SP3 because windows explorer keeps crashing when i have my volume and network icon there Cry

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Reply #13 - May 6^th, 2008 at 4:58am

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The only thing I would REALLY love, is a Service Pack upgrade to prevent all the hundreds of E-Mail Spammers from invading my In-Box every day!

...now THAT would be a worth-while upgrade, Mr Microsoft!... Smiley

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Reply #14 - May 6^th, 2008 at 6:43pm

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So the conclusion is that its not worth, right??

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Reply #15 - May 9^th, 2008 at 2:21am

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From my experience, yes

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Reply #16 - May 9^th, 2008 at 6:06am

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Would O&O Defrag 8.5 work ok with a brand new SP2 copy patched to SP3?

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Reply #17 - May 10^th, 2008 at 11:37pm

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Staying with SP2 for now... very very stable...

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Reply #18 - May 11^th, 2008 at 3:46am

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Fozzer wrote on May 6^th, 2008 at 4:58am:

The only thing I would REALLY love, is a Service Pack upgrade to prevent all the hundreds of E-Mail Spammers from invading my In-Box every day!

...now THAT would be a worth-while upgrade, Mr Microsoft!... Smiley

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Paul...Spam Sandwiches for Tea... Cool

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click the 'miucrosoft update' link in the 'windowsupdate' screen then... updates ALL the stuff instead of windows-only

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Reply #19 - May 11^th, 2008 at 6:48am

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Ivan wrote on May 11^th, 2008 at 3:46am:

Fozzer wrote on May 6^th, 2008 at 4:58am:

The only thing I would REALLY love, is a Service Pack upgrade to prevent all the hundreds of E-Mail Spammers from invading my In-Box every day!

...now THAT would be a worth-while upgrade, Mr Microsoft!... Smiley

...!

Paul...Spam Sandwiches for Tea... Cool

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click the 'miucrosoft update' link in the 'windowsupdate' screen then... updates ALL the stuff instead of windows-only

No gmail quicker Wink

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Reply #20 - May 11^th, 2008 at 7:28am

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SP3 is SP2 with all the patches AND some enhancements... infact, SP3 is most likely more stable than SP2. Tongue

OO DAG 8.5 work with SP3 anyone?

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Reply #21 - May 11^th, 2008 at 5:24pm

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Took me a while to iron out a couple of creases with SP3, but it's working now like a charm.

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Reply #22 - May 11^th, 2008 at 6:15pm

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SP3 installed and works fine. Yes O&O 8.5 works with it.

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Reply #23 - May 24^th, 2008 at 7:13pm

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drummer? What creases did you have with XP SP3?

I have noticed that FS FPS tanked, myself. Went from 25ish to less than 12ish...Very disappointing...

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Reply #24 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 10:45am

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A list of issues fixed by XP SP3

Here you are

I've had it for a while and have not had any problems. I haven't noticed too much of a difference in FS performance, however. But it has been running stable

« Last Edit: Jun 14^th, 2008 at 1:41pm by SubZer0 »

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Reply #25 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 11:54am

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SubZer0 wrote on Jun 14^th, 2008 at 10:45am:

A list of issues fixed by XP SP3

Here you are

I've had it for a while and have not had any problems. I haven't noticed too much of a difference in FS performance, however. But it has been running stable

That is a link to the enhancements of service pack three for Office XP.

This is for Windows XP SP3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480/

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Reply #26 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 1:41pm

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Groundbound1 wrote on Jun 14^th, 2008 at 11:54am:

SubZer0 wrote on Jun 14^th, 2008 at 10:45am:

A list of issues fixed by XP SP3

Here you are

I've had it for a while and have not had any problems. I haven't noticed too much of a difference in FS performance, however. But it has been running stable

That is a link to the enhancements of service pack three for Office XP.

This is for Windows XP SP3:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480/

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