Windows Xp Professional Sp3

Everything You Need to Know About Windows XP Professional SP3

Windows XP Service Pack 3, offered in this eBay collection, which includes the entire operating system and all updates before Service Pack 3, also includes other important updates for the popular OS. The updated features include an updated Microsoft Management Console 3.0, an update to Wi-Fi-protected access for safer internet surfing, and a new "health checking" component.

While XP SP3 includes all the previously released fixes and functions of SP1 and SP2, Microsoft recommends installing at least SP1 on XP before the SP3 install. If possible, its recommended that you install SP2 as well although its not required.

The Windows XP Service Pack 3 doesnt include major updates to the operating system, but it does have four minor new features that enhance the overall systems dependability and security. The new features include the following:

• "Black hole" router detection algorithm - Also a feature of Windows Vista, the XP gets the ability to ignore network routers that erroneously drop particular types of network packets.
• Kernel Mode Cryptographics Module - This is a new kernel module that "encapsulates several different cryptographic algorithms" according to Microsoft.
• Network Access Protection Compatibility - This feature lets Windows XP systems interact with the Windows Server 2008 NAP feature.
• Product Keyless Install - Just like with Windows Vista, new Windows XP SP3 installs dont require the entering of a product key during the setup process.

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 can be applied to the Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Edition, all versions of Tablet PC Edition, and all versions of Media Center Edition. The SP3 update doesnt, however, apply to the x64 version of Windows XP. That operating system is updated via service packs intended for Windows Server 2003. Search on eBay to find many options.

There is a list of prerequisites that Microsoft recommends before installing XP SP3 available on the Microsoft website. It should be reviewed before installing XP SP3. It reviews items like hard disk allotment, mentions disabling anti-virus protection and making a full backup, and a few other precautions to take before installation.

If troubles are encountered and troubleshooting is necessary for a proper install, the list is a good resource for the user and includes a list of possible error messages and what they mean. If any earlier releases or beta versions of SP3 were installed on the system before, they should be uninstalled before proceeding.