Windows XP SP3 Build 3205 Released w/ New Features [Archive]

safan80

10-07-2007, 01:31 PM

http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/07/204258&threshold=-1

Windows XP SP3 build 3205 is the first official & authorized release of the next Windows XP service pack; and has been made available to testers as a part of the Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP1 beta program. NeoSmart Technologies has the run-down on the included 1,073 patches/hotfixes including security updates. Contrary to popular belief, Windows XP SP3 does ship with new features/components, most of which have been backported from Windows Vista. Some included features: 'New Windows Product Activation model: no need to enter product key during setup. Network Access Protection modules and policies have been brought to XP after being one of the more-well-received features in Windows Vista. New Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module - the Windows XP SP3 kernel now includes an entire module that provides easy access to multiple cryptographic algorithms and is available for use in kernel-mode drivers and services. New "Black Hole Router" detection - Windows XP SP3 can detect and protect against rogue routers that are discarding data.

perkam

10-07-2007, 02:04 PM

...

http://jovan.ru/stuff/boring.jpg

...We want Server 2008...

Perkam

alfaunits

10-07-2007, 02:39 PM

Hmm, I want that crypto provider :P

RPGWiZaRD

10-07-2007, 02:40 PM

...

...We want Server 2008...

Perkam

Is Server 2008 really THAT interesting though, won't it be another Vista resource hog? At least comparing minimum requirements I don't see any difference here. :)

I would be more interested in a OS that is the exact opposite approach than Vista, ie XSOS 3.0. :D

happychappy

10-07-2007, 02:42 PM

...

http://jovan.ru/stuff/boring.jpg

...We want Server 2008...

Perkam
Agreed.

Lunchbox21984

10-07-2007, 02:43 PM

ive got server 2003 and i like it. if you dont mind running a server o/s as a main o/s is pretty good and i think it runs alot better than xp ever has.

as for the sp3, wonder what its going to fix this go around, maybe it will make it were us XP users can use directx 10 but i doubt it.

Silver Bullet

10-07-2007, 03:48 PM

If they could just make it so we could install raid drivers without having to have a damn 1.44MB floppy around it would all be worth it... (yes i know you can slip stream them, but thats way to much of a pita)

alfaunits

10-07-2007, 06:01 PM

Slipstreaming drivers is not a PITA - it lets you nlite your installation, too, that's good ;)
Vista allows for drivers to be on a USB.

Omastar

10-07-2007, 10:03 PM

I played with Server 2008 RC a bit, and I enjoy it. PowerShell is pretty awesome.

Brother Esau

10-07-2007, 10:12 PM

...

http://jovan.ru/stuff/boring.jpg

...We want Server 2008...

Perkam

HA,HA....I remember that show like it was yesterday:clap: :clap:

Zytek_Fan

10-07-2007, 10:23 PM

BRING SERVER 2008!

XP is dieing. As Vista starts working better it will only become more apparent.

PhilDoc

10-07-2007, 10:26 PM

HA,HA....I remember that show like it was yesterday:clap: :clap:

It's still on, my gf watches it everyday. Actually, its still funny as hell.

[XC] hipno650

10-07-2007, 10:33 PM

BRING SERVER 2008!

XP is dieing. As Vista starts working better it will only become more apparent.

you can have my xp when you pry it form my cold dead hands!!!!! hmmm nice little update. but i found that updates just slowed things down and for WCG rigs they did nothing so i jsut did not install them.

Zytek_Fan

10-07-2007, 11:45 PM

hipno650;2477270']you can have my xp when you pry it form my cold dead hands!!!!! hmmm nice little update. but i found that updates just slowed things down and for WCG rigs they did nothing so i jsut did not install them.

A lot of the updates don't do jack :banana::banana::banana::banana:...

The main thing I like about Vista is how well 64 bit Vista is supported, making the use of 4GB+ of RAM possible :D

iddqd

10-08-2007, 12:38 AM

I wonder if this update pack will include the Windows Genuine Notification crap or not. If so, it will be an annoyance more than anything else.

adamsleath

10-08-2007, 01:35 AM

...crickets...
um do i have auto update turned on?:shrug:

Pete

10-08-2007, 03:13 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/corsapete/PeteSP3.jpg

I will install it latter

oohms

10-08-2007, 04:09 AM

Network Access Protection modules and policies have been brought to XP after being one of the more-well-received features in Windows Vista.

Is that whats responsible for resetting my sharing/firewall settings every time i connect to a different network? If so that is a really annoying "feature".

Pete

10-08-2007, 04:26 AM

I got bord so i went an did it. Took ages to fit it on but here ya go

Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/corsapete/XPSP2.jpg

After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/corsapete/PeteSP3installed.jpg

`danny

10-08-2007, 04:54 AM

Cool now we just need Vista SP1

Budwise

10-08-2007, 07:51 AM

wishlist:
Dx10 for XP
PAE Fixed

PhilDoc

10-08-2007, 08:05 AM

wishlist:
Dx10 for XP
PAE Fixed

I'm supprised they don't have a Dx10 download for XP already, but I'm sure it'll be coming. Fixing the PAE might have to wait a while

Pete

10-08-2007, 03:19 PM

There is a DX10 implant already out and running for XP Pro :-)

The_Beast

10-08-2007, 03:33 PM

...

http://jovan.ru/stuff/boring.jpg

...We want Server 2008...

Perkam

:rofl: :up:

jimmyz

10-08-2007, 04:07 PM

NapalmV5

10-08-2007, 05:35 PM

so far so good @ sp3, no issues yet

xp @ almost 7 years and counting..

it turns out the best investment ive made pcwise = xp :ROTF:

MuffinFlavored

10-08-2007, 06:44 PM

end3rkid

10-08-2007, 11:20 PM

I am mid-installation and my Windows XP SP2 genuine real not cracked the real deal CD key is invalid.

I am 100% sure the CD key is the same one I used on the installation (because I used it on this one too and its genuine)

Anyone else have their product key invalid?

After you integrate SP3, replace the PIDGEN.DLL file from your original XP disc, also delete the pidgen.inf or something like that, you'll get an error on the installation when it starts to copying files regarding the missing file, but just ignore it.

zbogorgon

10-09-2007, 01:47 AM

is there any way to download this ?

strange|ife

10-09-2007, 02:20 AM

ill pass.

sp2 is more than stable enough, dont even see the need for this, if u have all the new hotfixes anyway. Guess its cool though, whatever i wont be installing beta software from micro$. will wait for final, just like with the new vista sp1 build floating around. beside's that one has a timer that nukes your install

`danny

10-09-2007, 04:55 AM

will wait for final, just like with the new vista sp1 build floating around. beside's that one has a timer that nukes your install

Why would they put a timer in something they want you to test?

Pete

10-09-2007, 05:16 AM

is there any way to download this ?

Add me to MSN i will send you SP3

RealTelstar

10-09-2007, 05:25 AM

Oh another windows to download :)

Server 2008 will be great if it's stable as 2003. But i'm waiting for RC1.

Eastcoasthandle

10-09-2007, 06:28 AM

does sp3 really have a timer?
Can someone do a quick SPI run?

RPGWiZaRD

10-09-2007, 08:43 AM

There is a DX10 implant already out and running for XP Pro :-)

What where when? Guess it's either buggy or slow as hell then.

end3rkid

10-09-2007, 09:43 AM

What where when? Guess it's either buggy or slow as hell then.

http://rapidshare.com/files/57599765/DirectX_10_for_Windows_XP.rar

Haven't tested myself, since I don't have DX10 card.

Pete

10-09-2007, 10:25 AM

Not the one i was going on about, a way way way more underground one but is being helped from a GFX MFG

s3rv3r

10-09-2007, 11:19 AM

http://rapidshare.com/files/57599765/DirectX_10_for_Windows_XP.rar

Haven't tested myself, since I don't have DX10 card.

this is a DX 9.0C

Pete

10-09-2007, 11:49 AM

The link is dead even! DX10 on XP Pro X86 and X64 work really well on s 8800 Ultras in SLI but it's still being tweaked

MuffinFlavored

10-09-2007, 08:27 PM

Works.

Gig4moller

10-10-2007, 03:46 AM

Registered to Chuck Norris ey!

WangChung

10-10-2007, 08:25 AM

Jesus tap dancing Christ. I remember when everyone went ape :banana::banana::banana::banana: saying "BOOOO ON VISTA!!! GIVE ME MY XP SP3!!!" and now look at you all. Hillarious. :p:

dogsx2

10-11-2007, 08:06 PM

you guys do realise you can get server 2008 rc0 just for subscribing to tech net. this release came out about a week and a half ago.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/audsel.mspx

when you get to the actual download page there is a choice between x86 and 64bit also.

I downloaded the 64-bit a few days ago to try. It is very stable but after using vista Ultimate a bit boring.

Have never tried beta before, can I use this after it's released or do I have to buy it?

jimmyz

10-11-2007, 08:52 PM

I downloaded the 64-bit a few days ago to try. It is very stable but after using vista Ultimate a bit boring.

Have never tried beta before, can I use this after it's released or do I have to buy it?

that number will expire, but when i did the vista beta they gave me vista home premium. so maybe they will let you get 2008 final.

nn_step

10-11-2007, 08:52 PM

Is Server 2008 really THAT interesting though, won't it be another Vista resource hog? At least comparing minimum requirements I don't see any difference here. :)

I would be more interested in a OS that is the exact opposite approach than Vista, ie XSOS 3.0. :D

actually XSOS V3.0 is going to be promoting the use of Vista x64 minus some legacy features we believe were a mistake to include.
It is time for the world to move past 32bit and 8 Registers and come into the light of 64bit and 16 General Purpose registers.

Pete

10-12-2007, 02:36 AM

actually XSOS V3.0 is going to be promoting the use of Vista x64 minus some legacy features we believe were a mistake to include.
It is time for the world to move past 32bit and 8 Registers and come into the light of 64bit and 16 General Purpose registers.

Nick i've lost track about XSOS, when is it going to show?

I've revomved SP3, it's buggy as hell and made things not right.

I tried uploading i but the website keep crashing, I still got it if anyone wants it

Brother Esau

10-12-2007, 02:39 AM

You're all heart:rolleyes:

Pete

10-12-2007, 05:35 AM

You're all heart:rolleyes:

Me? I lost my heart a long time ago mate and ever there after i been a cold hard ***** and heartless sod.

Lifes easyer this way. Long story and dark story to it

opieum

11-14-2007, 01:16 PM

UAC for teh win. lol They said they were porting some features back? Geez. Let me guess. UAC, Bloat,bloat and more bloat. Bugs that fix other bugs (aka hotfixes). This is starting to look more and more like NT4 server back in the day. Altho on the other hand if NT4 had more than DX3 support and USB support added in (not bsquare but the real deal) It would be the best OS out there in terms of performance. Small, fast...maybe not so functional but 3rd party tools often address that problem....then again screw it.

Gah Windows is a mess right now. Altho they do have some interesting things coming down the pipeline. They do have plans for a "mini" windows (betting the idea was ripped off from XSOS, nlite and such.) Basically creating a smaller customized version of windows, people can build on. This is not WinPE, This is something completely new.

I heard this via a contact I know at MS. It was intresting to hear about. Bottom line is that they have started to listen to reason and are realizing their OS is a bloated mess. Linux and FreeBSD and Mac OSx with their modular kernels has really made it harder for MS to compete in emerging markets.

Jamesrt2004

11-14-2007, 01:43 PM

I want it

i'm on server 2008 beta list people thing... so i should get this but I lost the link for the login page....

so yea

anyone got the login page link :)??

Pete

11-14-2007, 01:47 PM

Dont get it, it's buggy as hell

Jamesrt2004

11-14-2007, 01:55 PM

ahh ok mate cheers :)

RPGWiZaRD

11-15-2007, 02:39 AM

For me the problem isn't that it's buggy, it's too slow for my liking. I'm not looking forward to Server 2008, it's too much Vista like, resource excessive and massive, the opposite of Win 2k3.

turbox997

11-15-2007, 08:03 AM

Dont get it, it's buggy as hell

That's dissappointing to know, I was really looking forward to SP3. Ah well. Thanks for giving us the heads up.

As for Vista, I could've sworn there were tons of articles and outcries about it because it seemed like the whole OS was like one big piece of spyware. Everyone was crying fowl!

What happened to that? :shrug:

Jamesrt2004

11-15-2007, 08:28 AM

For me the problem isn't that it's buggy, it's too slow for my liking. I'm not looking forward to Server 2008, it's too much Vista like, resource excessive and massive, the opposite of Win 2k3.

I tried out 2008 for couple of months seems just as fast as my XP to be honest, but a lot faster then when I used vista also :)

RPGWiZaRD

11-15-2007, 09:56 AM

I tried out 2008 for couple of months seems just as fast as my XP to be honest, but a lot faster then when I used vista also :)

I've benched apps that are CPU/system performance depending and there it looses to XP just like Vista, but in PC games the difference is quite minimal. Still it didn't impress me at all, I prefer XP more but yea since it has DX10 support I'd rather use it than Vista at least. Will give it another go later on with newer builds and "lite" versions appear that installs as little as possible and once I've upgraded to DX10 GPU. It's nothing like Win Server 2k3 though and nothing spectacular.

_Slim_Shady_

11-15-2007, 10:06 AM

I played with Server 2008 RC a bit, and I enjoy it. PowerShell is pretty awesome.

You can have PowerShell without Vista if you want. In case you didn't know that. :D

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/management/powershell/default.mspx

nfm

11-15-2007, 01:04 PM

Dont get it, it's buggy as hell
Can you back up your point? Did you install it or slipstream into the source?

I integrated this build into original XP, did a clean install, and I have been running stable without any problems .

Jamesrt2004

11-15-2007, 01:22 PM

That's dissappointing to know, I was really looking forward to SP3. Ah well. Thanks for giving us the heads up.

Remeber it's only a beta so most the bugs SHOULD... be cleaned up :)

halo112358

11-15-2007, 03:15 PM

Remeber it's only a beta so most the bugs SHOULD... be cleaned up :)

We said the same thing about Vista and look where it got us :D

Jamesrt2004

11-16-2007, 12:03 AM

We said the same thing about Vista and look where it got us :D

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: haha nice one :p: that tickled me

p0tter

11-29-2007, 05:31 PM

I dont see why in a thread about SP3, the first post are ..boring.. we want server 2008.

Anyone else getting tired of reading through posts that have nothing to go with the topic?

safan80

11-29-2007, 06:19 PM

what I don't get is why this thread is still active. RC1 build 3244 is out now.

Mysterfix

11-29-2007, 06:44 PM

what I don't get is why this thread is still active. RC1 build 3244 is out now.

And it seems to be going very well. I just installed it seems to be pretty stable so far. Ran a few games and benches without any issues and even got a bit of a performance boost, but so far so good.

Eastcoasthandle

11-30-2007, 02:37 PM

And it seems to be going very well. I just installed it seems to be pretty stable so far. Ran a few games and benches without any issues and even got a bit of a performance boost, but so far so good.

Did your 3d06 score go up or down?

Data_

02-15-2008, 11:51 PM

What's the point in update to SP3 for those,who updated Windows regulary? SP3 consists of all updates from point of count SP.

Warboy

02-15-2008, 11:56 PM

Build 3300 is out in the underground. Its performance even faster then build 3205 can ever do.

PS. I think a thread name change or a close is in order here >.>

wittekakker

02-16-2008, 01:00 AM

What's the point in update to SP3 for those,who updated Windows regulary? SP3 consists of all updates from point of count SP.

Have you ever reinstalled a system? I don't think you want to download 100updates every time you do, cause that is still the situation after SP2. SP3 is not available in Dutch language, I wonder what keeps them so long...

schnulli

02-16-2008, 02:05 AM

i heard with SP3 you'll get dx10 too? correct? :shrug:

Warboy

02-16-2008, 02:08 AM

i heard with SP3 you'll get dx10 too? correct? :shrug:

Incorrect. I'm running the RTM of SP3.

schnulli

02-16-2008, 02:09 AM

so what about dx10.1? :confused:

Warboy

02-16-2008, 02:11 AM

so what about dx10.1? :confused:

Windows XP will never receive any form of DX10 support....

DX10.1 is in RTM Build of SP1 for Windows Vista.

schnulli

02-16-2008, 02:19 AM

so you say windows xp is a obsolete os without any future proofed features? :sofa:

Warboy

02-16-2008, 02:40 AM

so you say windows xp is a obsolete os without any future proofed features? :sofa:

Yes....Basically.

But DX10 will be obsolete when ever Microsoft releases DirectX 11 since it allows direct hardware interaction. But DX11 was cut from recent notes of Windows 7 so I don't know when we will see it.

PS. Software Support for Windows XP ends this year