Tip #4805 - XP SP3 is Coming!
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XP
SP3 is Coming!
Have
you heard the good news?! Talk about this has been spreading like wildfire
all over the Internet, so I'm sure most of you already know, but just
in case you don't, allow me to fill you in. Microsoft finally made the
announcement that the Windows XP Service Pack 3 will
make its debut on April 29, 2008 (that's only a few days away!) XP users
have been waiting on this for a very long time, so it's wonderful to
finally have an exact release date. Keep reading for all the details
you'll need to know to get the XP SP3 for yourself!
On
April 29 (next Tuesday), you will be able to download the SP3 through
either the Windows Updates or on Microsoft's Web site. For now, the
update is not required, but Microsoft will be including it with the
Windows Updates for June, which will be released on June 10, 2008. So,
if you don't download it now, you will be required to get it later.
But, just so we're clear, the SP3 is something that will benefit all
XP users, so there's not really any reason why you shouldn't download
it as soon as you can.
The
XP SP3 improves on security and it bumps up the network related capabilities.
That may not seem like anything real major, but they are important updates.
Also, just so you know, the SP3 will work on Windows XP Home Edition,
Professional Edition, Tablet PC Edition and the Media Center Edition.
It's also required that you at least have the SP1 installed on your
computer before you download the SP3. Other than that, just be patient
for a few more days and then the SP3 will be all yours. How exciting
is that?!
~ Erin
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