Sevice pack 3 downloaded

maxhammer · #1 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 12:13 AM

Hi,

I have just downloaded Sevice pack 3 from majorgeeks.com.

The question is do I install it?

My computer is working fine at the moment, exept for a Defrag start upproblem.

What will the benifits be? I will wait for advice before installing.

Kind regards from newby

Maxhammer

Digerati · #2 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 12:23 AM

The advantages are that your system will be updated with the latest security patches.

maxhammer · #3 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 12:34 AM

Hi
I have just noticed that the Service pack 3 I downloaded from Majorgeeks.com, is a Image Files size 557,932 KB.

Do I install that in the normal way, if your advice is to install it at all.

thanks newby
maxhammer

jephree · #4 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 12:50 AM

I suggest Windows Update.

An image file is an ISO and needs to be burned to a CD with an ISO burner.

bkdc · #5 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 01:03 AM

Quote:

The question is do I install it?

My computer is working fine at the moment, exept for a Defrag start upproblem.

YES, update. Like you I was concerned about installing SP3 but I like to keep my PCs current & bit the bullet about a week ago. No problems have surfaced

However , I strongly suggest that you take jephree advice & use the Windows Update.

Digerati · #6 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 03:43 AM

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers is the downloaded file I use. Or, use Windows Update as suggested.