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Windows XPService Pack 3 (SP3) is the thirdmajor update for Windows XP. It contains all of the previouslyreleased XP updates, plus new security patches and a few stabilityenhancements.
Updates
Notable updates and improvements in SP3 include:
- An update to the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) toversion 3.0
- An update of the Microsoft Extended Markup Language (MSXML) services to version 6.0
- An update of the Windows installer to version 3.1.4
- An update of the Remote Desktop Protocol, to allow for bettercommunication
- An update of the Wi-Fi Protected Access protocol to support WPA2,one of the latest wireless networking security standards used today
- Updated, detailed explanations in many control panels
Note: Newer versions of InternetExplorer are deliberate omissions from SP3. Microsoft willcontinue to maintain Internet Explorer as a separate update.
Installing SP3
Note: SP3 requires a minimum of1.5 GB of free space, and will not install if certain updates arepresent. For more, see the Troubleshootingsection below.
- Before installation, follow the instructions in Microsoft's Steps to take before youinstall Windows XP Service Pack 3.
- Launch Windows Update, either by clicking the WindowsUpdate icon in your Start menu, or by using InternetExplorer to visit WindowsUpdate on the web. SP3 should be one of the options available fordownload and installation.
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If using Microsoft Update is not an option for you (e.g., if itfails, or if you are an administrator trying to automaticallydistribute this across multiple computers with a stand-aloneinstaller), you can download SP3 from the WindowsXP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionalsand Developers page.
Troubleshooting
If XP SP3 fails to install:
- Make sure you are running a version of Windows XP, and not adifferent version of Windows.
- Make sure you have enough hard drive space. Theminimum requirement is 1.5 GB of free space; it'spossible that your configuration may require more space.
- Check to see if you have either the Microsoft Shared ComputerToolkit or the Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) 6.0 updateinstalled. SP3 cannot install if either of these updates areinstalled.
Important: As of April 8, 2014, Microsoft nolonger supports Windows XP with security updates. To ensure thehighest security standards, the UITS Support Center no longerregisters Windows XP devices to the IU network. UITS stronglyrecommends that you look into the options for replacing or upgradingyour Windows XP computers for full compatibility with IU systems. SeeAbout end of life for Windows 7, Vista, and XP.
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Known issues
In some instances, SP3 will reset your computer's NTLMsetting back to the default for Windows XP. This change most likelywill prevent you from accessing your Indiana University Exchangeaccount via your Outlook client (typically, Outlookwill continually prompt you for your username and passphrase). To fixthe problem, download and run theIU Windows Authentication Update from IUware. Additionally, youmay have to create a new Outlook profile.
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