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Thread ID: 111686	2010-08-07 05:48:00	Updating to Windows XP SP3	stu161204 (123)	Press F1

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1125229	2010-08-07 05:48:00	I am currently running Win XP SP 2 and I am looking at updating to SP3 soon! Has any one had any problems with it? When I upgraded my mum’s computer I noticed a performance hit, and was wondering if any once else has noticed the same thing? Any one got any tips / hints? Also I have a Acer aspire 3002WLMi laptop which also need to be updated to SP3, will I have any problems with it? Also I am currently running Internet Explorer 6, when I update to SP3 does that mean I upgrade to Internet Explorer 7? Thanks for any advise :)	stu161204 (123)
1125230	2010-08-07 05:54:00	SP3 didn't do anything bad here, you will loose IE6 though as you should it is outdated and vulnerable. I would download the service pack complete then you can install it on the computers without having to download it several times. I did and have kept it on my server under XP service packs for future use	gary67 (56)
1125231	2010-08-07 05:55:00	The only problem I've had with SP3 is getting it installed on my netbook (which had BA free space), but otherwise it's been perfect, maybe unnoticeable. IE7 isn't included with SP3, but you should upgrade to IE8 at the same time, or even better, Firefox 3.6 :D	pcuser42 (130)
1125232	2010-08-07 05:57:00	The only problem I've had with SP3 is getting it installed on my netbook (which had BA free space), but otherwise it's been perfect, maybe unnoticeable. IE7 isn't included with SP3, but you should upgrade to IE8 at the same time, or even better, Firefox 3.6 :D I second this, go to getfirefox.com to get the latest, and greatest :)	PCT Joe (15018)
1125233	2010-08-07 06:20:00	I am already using Firefox :)	stu161204 (123)
1125234	2010-08-07 06:23:00	Only thing you have to be careful of is if its an HP / Compaq system, and its AMD.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1125235	2010-08-07 06:33:00	Only thing you have to be careful of is if its an HP / Compaq system, and its AMD. IF you do have a Compaq/ HP and its AMD install the patch BEFORE YOU UPGRADE to SP3 From here (h10025.www1.hp.com) - IF YOU DONT you will end up in an endless reboot after SP3 installs ( Compaq Stuffed up its not a microsoft problem)	wainuitech (129)
1125236	2010-08-07 06:35:00	SP3 didn't do anything bad here, you will loose IE6 though as you should it is outdated and vulnerable. I would download the service pack complete then you can install it on the computers without having to download it several times. I did and have kept it on my server under XP service packs for future use FWIW XP3 doesn't turn off IE6	nmercer (3899)
1125237	2010-08-07 06:42:00	FWIW XP3 doesn't turn off IE6 Ok for some reason I thought it did	gary67 (56)
1125238	2010-08-07 06:54:00	Ok for some reason I thought it did What it does do, however, is remove the ability to uninstall IE7 if it is installed. :)	pcuser42 (130)
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