How to get Windows XP SP3


I stumbled upon a registry hack on the internet quite a while ago that would allow you to get RC1 of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP through Microsoft Update a bit early. Care to try it? Download the file below (right click -> Save as) and then run it. After running, head on over to Microsoft Update and you should be able to find SP3 in the list of things available for you to download. Enjoy.

windowsxpsp3hack.cmd

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  • Dallon
    December 29th, 2007 at 1:38 pm

    I’ve done this before, and I personally don’t recommend it. It has some annoying glitches, and certain programs won’t work with it. And you’ll lose the ability to use custom themes. And if you choose to uninstall it later, you’ll have to reinstall just about all your hardware and the computer will freeze more.

  • Andrew
    December 29th, 2007 at 2:44 pm

    Wait, what do you mean “certain programs don’t work with it?” It’s still Windows XP. I haven’t had any custom theme issues with it. You’re probably just having trouble because you have Vista Transformation Pack or whatever installed. Service-Packs are meant to make the operating system more reliable, not bug out. (Unless you’re talking about Vista SP1)

  • Dallon
    December 29th, 2007 at 3:31 pm

    I don’t have VTP. I’ve had it uninstalled for a long time now. And some progams won’t work, because the program recognizes that it’s running SP3, and then won’t proceed to run. And what I meant to say instead of themes, was custom windows and buttons. I’m just going to wait for the final release.

  • Andrew
    December 29th, 2007 at 5:10 pm

    That’s weird. What were you trying to run?

  • Dallon
    December 30th, 2007 at 12:58 pm

    This:
    http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/UXTheme-MultiPatcher.shtml
    But that one’s understandable. I’m just saying that there’s proabably other programmers who program their programs so that they won’t install unless is it recognizes that it’s running SP2. And plus, this SP3 is only a beta.

  • Andrew
    December 30th, 2007 at 1:12 pm

    Yeah, but everyone loves release-candidates. And probably all programs out there that need SP2 make sure they’re running SP2, yeah, or a newer Service Pack.

  • Windows XP Vista Themes
    January 29th, 2008 at 10:00 am

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