Just days after Microsoft Corp. delivered a release candidate preview for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1), it has quietly issued a similar milestone for Windows XP SP3 to about 15,000 testers, the company said.
The service pack, the last major update to the six-year-old operating system, is slated for release sometime in the first half of 2008. Microsoft has not been more specific than that six-month stretch, and Tuesday even took the time to remind everyone that the half-year window is not a lock. "We are targeting [the first half of]2008 for the release of XP SP3 RTM [release to manufacturing], though our timing will always be based on customer feedback as a first priority," a company spokesperson said.
As with Vista SP1, Microsoft at some point will offer a Windows XP SP3 beta to anyone who wants it, the spokesperson said. That timetable, however, was just as iffy as the final release's, with availability set only as "a later date."
Microsoft has said little about what will be in Windows XP SP3, and in general has been reluctant to even mention the update as it publicizes the progress of Vista SP1 in company blogs and regular communications with the press. Analysts have speculated that Microsoft, which has already made several XP-related concessions, including extending support for the aged OS and pushing the end of retail and OEM sales out five more months, wants to downplay SP3 to make sure it doesn't steal any more thunder from Windows Vista.
According to accounts published last month, XP SP3 will feature more than 1,000 hot fixes and patches that have been issued in the past three years, as well as at least four new features, some of which will be ports of Vista tools.
Windows XP debuted in October 2001 and was last updated as SP2 in August 2004.
Jees I wonder why they would want to downplay XP SP3, but I would be curious to know whats all in SP3 as well since XP is going to be here for awhile even after they finally fix the initial bugs to vista. Although if I remember correctly I made a post or read somewhere people thought it was a bit to soon for SP1 to be coming out so soon; can't remember when SP1 one came out for XP since I wasn't keeping current on the news at the time. Although that last paragraph about the 1000 hotfixes perked my interesting since I don't remember being so many of them, but I digress since most of those fixes come in large patches and what not.
VISTA IS SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU HAVE IT YOU SHOULD DOWNGRADE! it doesent even support open GL how insane. Screw vista, why release it when its not ready, microsoft your good, but now YOU SUCK!!!!!!!
I haven't used it anyway. But I do know that I have to upgrade my system to run it. But what if a home user be going to upgrade and just use a new OS plus it will slow down your any applications. Personally, it's not reasonable.
Additional, I have lookrf around that there are a ton of complain that it very slow, buggy and utilitizing too many resource compared with Windows XP SP2.
I'am agree that as IT manager or supporter be run it anyway. Just take a lowest graphic card that supported shader 2.0 would be fine . ( The Direct X 9 mini. requirement )
Other than that, I still wait until most of the major applications that do need running on it. But the true is that most of the application do required Windows XP SP2 only.
I read on Slashdot, that one of the bugs SP3 is supposed to fix, has been in Windows since Windows 2000... It's in the pseudo-random number generator... It took a while for Microsoft to admit this bug, but they attempted to wash their hands clean, by saying that a user should obtain administrative priviledges, in order to use thsi exploit... The researchers who found this, say that many common exploits do provide admin access...
Also, some of the researchers managed to get a hold of SP3 RC... They tested it, and claim that SP3 runs Office 10% faster than SP2, and that SP3 is considerably faster than Vista SP1... Microsoft is having big problems convincing their business costumers to migrate to Vista... And with right... I mean, who needs graphicaly pleasing system, that doesn't provide functionality, and requires of you to upgrade all the computers in your company? It's ridiculous...
VISTA IS SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU HAVE IT YOU SHOULD DOWNGRADE! it doesent even support open GL how insane. Screw vista, why release it when its not ready, microsoft your good, but now YOU SUCK!!!!!!!
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Well you haven't been paying much attention about OpenGL, so here is some information about what you thought vista doesn't have.
I have to agree with you on that Galahad about "Microsoft is having big problems convincing their business costumers to migrate to Vista." I believe it was mentioned that it would take a couple of years the most for all the big businesses to convert from XP to vista. Of course that begs the question why even bother getting a SP3 out in the first place? It's obvious they want people to run and install vista on their computers, but if your going to give a major upgrade to an older operating system your prologing the fact they won't do it. Of course now the problem is those are just now testing vista out will have to wait even longer until they fully test SP1.
XP is one of Microsoft's most successful operating systems of all time. Of course they would want to keep it up to date, and with all the bad press Vista has been getting lately, I can see why they would want to keep it quiet in the hopes that people will move on to Vista and away from an aging XP which some may think will not receive many more updates.
I thought I toss some more info about the beta testing thats been going with SP3, and that there seems to be an added bonus to the Major update besides fixing everything that has shown up in the last years. It was mention that SP3 boost the speed of office products (interesting). Also They extended support up to 5 years for the Home Edition of XP (very interesting), and they also gave a time table for both SP3 and SP1 and that is sometime next year. So I would say it would be a spring release for these two SP's to be out at the earliest with a summer blast at the lastest.
I'm wondering if they'll fix any of the bugs with Vista SP1, does anybody know the date it comes out or what exactly may or may not be in it? Sorry if it's been posted before but I have a very limited amount of time to be on because my net keeps closing down on me x.x. Again I apologize for asking something that's probably been asked a whole lot before. I'm looking forward tot his honestly, though I've no clue what they could add besides more security hole fixes etc to Vista and Xp, but if anybody has a list or an idea of what will be fixed, like NVIDIA's 8800gtx problem with some games, especially FFXI and a fwe others, I'd love to hear about it, or even ifs omebody reads this and has found a fix already for some things, especiallyt he ffxi thing either PM me or email me if you can ^^ thanks again for any info.
Well the RC releases are next week while the full versions will be release sometime next year, and as for what SP1 will have it supposed to contain 100+ fixes including the ones that are out now and I guess some others. They will also include updates to software drivers and what not to fix the compatibility issues they had from the beginning of this operating system that has caused so many problems to begin with.
This website contains all the fixes that are out right now for vista, and they also include a forum that discusses the SP 1 and what they plan to have. Also this article right here goes into more detail about what SP1 is supposed to contain and what not. Here is some information on what to expect from SP3 and from the looks of besides the 1000 hot fixes that they went for a more secured system this time as well.
How to install Microsoft Windows XP automatically As you know, during installing Microsoft
Windows XP, setup asks you several questions about your installation drive, windows serial number,
your language, administrator password, local time zone and … . So that you should sit and answer
above questions. But there is a small tool in Microsoft Windows CD , let's you answer these
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Windows Vista Sp1
- Does it make Vista a viable OS to upgrade to? (1)
Has anyone actually been satisfied with the release of SP1 for Vista? Does it solve the problems
that we've all griped about? Overview of Windows Vista SP1 From what I'm reading
from that document, I'm actually surprised, appalled, and in a way, now wondering if Vista can
actually be an upgrade. I laughed at: QUOTE Enhances support for high-definition (HD)
drives by adding new icons and labels that identify HD-DVD and Blu-ray drives as HD drives.
That's awesome. I never knew the HD drive that I bought was an HD until SP1. /rolleye...
Well, a new Windows has been announced. This is going to be the one after Vista. The name Windows
Seven is only a codename for it as it has not yet been decided upon a name for this new operating
system. A screenshot of Windows 7 Milestone 1 Build 6519: Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7 This windows definitely be better then Windows Vista. What
are your guys views on this? What features do you want to see added to Windows 7 or removed from
Vista....
Which do you think is better XP or Vista or Linux. I am constantly switching back and fourth and
cant stick with either. vist has some pretty cool features but Xp has about twice the amount of
performance....
I'm currently saving up for a laptop for several purposes. One of these is gaming and another is
graphics. I can't decide whether to go used and get XP or new with Vista. The main games
I'll be playing are Guild Wars and Halo. I have heard that Vista is horrible and eats up a
crapload of memory. Well what should I do....
This is not a Win/Linux/Mac dispute, rather pointing out a few minor things that I find really
annoying in Windows OS and I'd rather change if I had the chance/knowledge (disclaimer: I mainly
refer to winxp but I've used almost all other versions, I have some experience with Linux and
almost never used a Mac OS) copying/moving files: ever tried to copy a folder containing one or
more corrupted files? if I were the OS I'd just skip those and copy the good ones, then prompt a
message "file x, y, z were not copied we're sorry for the inconvenience caused"....
Windows Will Have One More SP And Taht Is SP4 It Has Bug's Fix And will be more helpful idk if
it out atm all tho, but it the last one that they are doing for now.. now for Vista SP1 and Sp2 will
be out i know that SP1 is out now but there is Bugs on it. idk what one atm but i will get you
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year, the reson on this is well there is pobms with the cmd... and get this All tho longhorn fans
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today i start my pc in windows xp and found that xp freezes at welcome screen. then i try to boot in
safe mode but the problem persisits then i again try in last good configuration setting but it
doesn't help so i hav to reinstall my xp plz any body hav solution for this so that i do not hav
to reinstall my xp for this problem as i get this problem oftenly. thanks...
Ok, so I've done some looking around trying to see if it's possible I could dual-boot my pc
with Windows XP Home and Vista Ultimate Edition (x64). Well, I know it's possible, but I'm
not understanding many guides I read because many people have mentioned assorted stuff like
requiring two hard drives (I only have one 250GB one), and other assorted stuff like software
I'd need to supply certain space to the two separate partitions. I was thinking of making my
Windows XP be more of the serious partition, and having Vista be the more media-centered one, ...
i have tried to install windows xp on my pc and i get an error right after it ask at the bottom of
the screen to press f2 to restore an error pops up saying FILE
\$win_nt$.~bt\NTKRNLMP.EXE cannot be open error 7 setup cannot complete and has
to close i have had windows xp on the pc before so i know its compatible but i used a different
version of windows before ,this tinme im using a new one and i get this error i seem to find no
solution anywhere about how to resolve this and I was wondering if possible theres something i need
to do,I am not to sm...
idk whats wrong.. i was just browsin the web, just installed latest version of AIM, i signed out of
aim, loaded GunZ to play, and then the noise wouldn't work.. It didnt work for itunes either,
but it worked for like youtube.. so i restarted, now everthing is like.. fat.. i mean like slow and
not working, i clicked system restore, it said it was already open, and now something is flashing on
my screen idk what.. im scanning for viruses now.....
I hear a lot of people talk about how bad Vista is, and how its gltichy and buggy and programs dont
work... But can somebody please go into detail? Ive been using Vista for almost a year and I havent
had any problems of the sort. In fact, I prefer it over my xp. Could it be that those who havent
tried it personally, don't like it? They have just heard horror stories? Or is it that somebody
had a bad experience and then spreads those stories until it gets to the point where some people
think vista doesnt even run properly? Vista came built on my laptop, then I swapp...
I've heard this: Windows Vista is more Invulnerable to viruses, trojans, hacks, and more. And
I've heard this one: Windows Vista is not compatible on most Hardwares and softwares, and
Windows Vista isn't more invulnerable to viruses. Which one is right..? Thanks for your
postings...
I believe everyone in this forum knows what a file system means and that every windows user knows
what FAT and NTFS means so I am not gonna start going into those. Well, the NTFS (Windows NT file
system) offers a few advantages over the good ol' FAT (File allocation table) file system one of
which is the files and folders compression. This I have done quite a number of times to save disc
space (and it really does save some disc space). i am using my computer as an example here. Consider
my 35GB partition which is carrying my Windows Vista Operating sys and has less ...
Can anyone in this forum tell me the transition of microsoft windows since 98. I've been arguing
with my friends on this topic concerning microsoft windows xp home edition. is it home
edition>>service packs or each service pack including vista has its own home edition? help please...
Before i start i want to make sure you understand this is not a what OS is better this is a what is
better at certain things and your reasons why. I would also like to know more about Linux because
i'm slightly confused on it. Will it mess my computer up if i install it, dont like it, and
uninstall it? OK on with the topic. I own a Mac and work on one for many hours a day, but had
always used a Windows based system since well i was 5 and i remember my father using DOS to run Duke
Nukem haha. So i know my way around it. Here is my Pros and Cons list Windows: Pros...
C:\Windows\winsxs or Click My Computer > C:\\ > Windows > winsxs. For the few
vista users that are on here on the forum, do wonder why your hard driver seems to be shrinking even
though you know darn well all the stuff you have installed hasn't blown through gigs of space?
Well I did because at first I though it had to do with a memory issue that SP1 was suppose to fix,
but after running the Disk Analyzer to Glary Ultilities I finally found the culprit as why this was
happening. So after doing a little bit of research thanks to google I found s...
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Well I have been thinking about building a new gaming rig pretty soon and I will be able to spend a
bit more than usual because I already have the essentials( Mouse, Keyboard, Printer, Monitor) but I
have a questions about Vista. I have a nice HP dv9000 laptop that I have had for a couple months
that came with Windows Vista Home Premium. Now what I want to know is there anyway that I can
somehow get that onto a new machine I build as long as I take it off the laptop? I mean I bought the
laptop and if it comes with Vista, or any OS for that matter, I am purchasing the li...
I know there's an option in Ubuntu to change all the font sizes of the general system, the
windows, and etc. Now I'm trying to do this in Windows. I've changed everything about
the windows except for the general system size. How do I do this?...
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How to Install Windows XP on your CD/DVD/Pen drive QUOTE This article will show you how to
install Windows XP on your CD/DVD/USB Pen drive/ Flash Drive/ thumb Drive Requirements:- 1) Windows
XP CD or Windows XP Setup Information 2) Blank CD or DVD or 2) USB Pen Drive Minimum of 1 GB (disk
space necessary 256 MB or less) 3) BART PE builder software. Procedure:- 1) Make sure that your
system has about 500MB of free disk space! 2) Download the latest PE Builder version
(self-installing package) and install it. 3) Start PE Builder (pebuilder.exe). When you sta...
The CMD Codes- to use, open up notepad and copy and paste the code into the notepad. name the file
(anyname).vbs (to make a .vbs file, when u save it or save as, it will ask u for a name and which
type u want it, so choose all file then just name it as a .vbs file) then just click on the file u
just made *NOTE* these codes do not stay on forever, they just stay on until the person shuts off
the computer. The registry delete is one that PERMANETLY deletes files on the computer that cannot
be recovered. this will DESTROY the computer -The blue screen of Death *The Blue...
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what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the
software world. What Is Ubuntu ? Ubuntu is and always will be free of charge. You do not pay
any licensing fees. You can download, use and share Ubuntu with your friends, family, school or
business for absolutely nothing. About Ubuntu Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based
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Iam the user of Windows Vista. I gone with Vista because of unavailability of other options. Windows
will shutdown its support for XP after few years like they done with 98 and other operating systems.
So I brought Vista Home Edition. My computer configurations: Core 2 duo processor. I GB DDR2
RAM. 160 GB Hard Disk And other best available features. Problems suffering with Windowis
Vista: Taking about 3 to 5 minuets for Logging and Sutting Down. Gives many error messages with
good application programs. It is 4 times slower than XP for any Operating System O...
Well after a week delay because of some conflict Microsoft finally releases XP SP3, and at a
whopping 342MB plan to wait awhile to get this bad boy downloaded. I had downloaded it from another
site, legally of course and to be honest I did not see any improvement whatsoever on my computer,
and so if you don't care one way or another about it make sure to disable your automatic updates
or deselect it from the options when you want to update your computer. That is my experience with
SP3 it wasn't to earth shattering but who knows for those with older computers it...
I found this interesting article the other day and I was looking at the programs that were mentioned
and I have to say that some of them I agree with and some I disagree with, and I try to explain what
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idea, and it has been available on the Mac since 2003. When you want a clear view of all the
application windows that are open at any one time, you just press F3, and a ittle feature called
Expose arranges them all as thumbnails spread neatly across your screen. Click one, ...
First make create 16 bit 640*480 image and save it as boot.bmp in 'c:\windows'
directory Click Start|Run and type c:\boot.ini. The file opens in Notepad. Look for an entry
similar to this. CODE
"multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft
Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect" Add /noguiboot /bootlogo at the
end of the line so that it looks like this. CODE
"multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft ...
Hi, We have been seeing Windows Vista Screenshots and from that we can take a look at the new GUI
for Windows. Its called Aero. But i believe it looks more like Linux. Dont you think so. Now the
Windows GUI is no longer unique. The are back with same GUI that other Operating Systems Already
have and Also just take a look at the icons. They are not good at all. Any information about Windows
GUI or you views on it. Please Reply Thank You...
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