Kristina Schulz

Updated 2 years ago

The latest major update for Windows XP

The latest Service Pack for XP is finally here and it includes some minor but important updates for Windows users.

Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. However, this particular update only includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly enhance the operating system. Amongst these updates are features such as an updated Microsoft Management Console 3.0 (which already appears in Windows Server 2008 and Vista) and an update to Wifi protected access to make wireless surfing more secure.

There has also been added a “health checking” component that’s already used by Windows Server 2008 which can check to make sure that certain upgrades and security features are in place for XP-based clients before they are allowed to log onto a network.

Note that this Service Pack is valid for updates across the XP range including Windows XP, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Home Edition N, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition, Windows XP Professional N, Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Starter Edition and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.

Download Service Pack 3 now to ensure that your version of XP is updated with the latest fixes and features for maximum functionality.

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    • Pros

      • Includes new Management Console
      • Improves Wifi security
    • Cons

      • No major usability improvements
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      Free

    • Version

      4012583
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    • Platform

      Windows

    • OS

      Windows XP

    • Language

      English

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    User reviews about Windows XP Service Pack 3

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    • Anonymous user

      Always great to have a free upgrade. Loaded into my PC and upgraded effort. Always great to have a free upgrade. Loaded into my PC and upgraded effortlessly. Pros: freeeasy upgrade Cons: nothing

    • Anonymous user

      Speed up of computer operation system.. it helps the computer operating system and programmes to run very fast when the computer is in use.

    • Anonymous user

      I like to download xp servoce pack 3 use now. I hope and also my friend toll me windows service pack 3 is good working

    • Anonymous user

      I love the fact that Microsoft includes free updates and security patches.. It is wonderful that Microsoft includes free updates, however, they include bloated material. But you can't have your cup of tea and drink it too. Pros: *FREE*Security Updates, new features... Cons: BloatwareSize of update

    • Anonymous user

      Easy to reformat when log in problem occur.. no problem for configurations.easy to install programs and application.i have no problem to reformat the operating system when log in problem occur.

    • Anonymous user

      No a can do it!. it was good and fun to share yours service pack. i ged new ideas all to time and have great fun to computers evening. Cons: to canel to xpservice pack

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