XP Service Pack 3: To install or Not install?

Microsoft recently released their latest Service Pack for Windows XP (3) and the results of this release have been mixed.

We wrote weeks ago that we recommend folks hold off on installing SP3 until we had some time to examine the various issues that are bound to come from such a major update.

As we work with our clients around the country and monitor the issues being posted online, it is clear that some percentage of users is being negatively impacted by the installation of SP3.

Listen in as the Data Doctors discuss all the latest findings, patches, do's and don'ts when it comes to Windows XP's Service Pack 3.

Join us every Saturday from 12:00–2:00PM on FM News/Talk 92.3 as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or e-mail your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.

Original Air Date: May 17, 2008

• Our general advice on when to install SP3
• Help for “Stop 0x0000007E” error message after you upgrade to SP3
• Steps to take before you install Service Pack 3
• Troubleshooting an unsuccessful SP3 install
• Help for "Access is denied" or “Service Pack installation did not complete” errors
• Windows XP SP3 Forum: See what others are experiencing
• HP begs AMD PC owners to put XP SP3 on ice
• Microsoft blames PC makers for XP SP3 crashes
• Microsoft's Support page for SP3 issues
• Disabling and Enabling Windows Auto Updates

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