What SP3 encludes?

Does SP3 include SP1 & 2?

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Bob Eyster
MS Windows Vista Home Premium

Bob Eyster wrote:

> Does SP3 include SP1 & 2?

"... Windows XP Service Pack 3 is a service pack that is cumulative back to
the last currently-supported service pack. This means that Windows XP
Service Pack 3 contains all the fixes that were included with Windows XP
Service Pack 2 (SP2). If you have already installed Windows XP Service Pack
3 (SP3), you do not have to install Windows XP SP2.
Note You must have either Windows XP Service Pack 1a or Windows XP Service
Pack 2 installed in order to install Windows XP Service Pack 3..."
Source:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389/en-us
"How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack".

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
"Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3".

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
"Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3".

http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx
"WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation".

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Hi Bob,

Technically, it probably DOES include SP1 and SP2.

However it will not install on a machine with XP gold only. It only installs
on those XP machines that already have at least SP1 or SP2 installed.

Alan

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Yes, plus...

List of fixes that are included in WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480
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WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
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Bob Eyster wrote:
> Does SP3 include SP1 & 2?

Thanks everyone for the info.

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Bob Eyster
MS Windows Vista Home Premium



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