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Should I install XP SP3 or I should stick with XP SP2?
I have downloaded SP3 from the official web site. But I've had one problem when I install clean copy of XP SP2 and if I install SP3 before I install my drivers there is no way you can install sound drivers this also happened to another PC i have instaled SP3. But if i install it afrer i install the drivers everything is ok. So should I install SP3 or stay wiht SP2 and is there a lot of diference between SP2 and SP3. TNX for the answers.
9 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Post SP3 installation should not prevent you from being able to install sound drivers. SP3 is a round-up of security and minor performance updates - and it's recommended you install it for the security benefits alone. Problems you've experienced with one computer is unlikely to occur on another unless they have similar or identical hardware.
- Masked MusketeerLv 71 decade ago
SP3 is not that big an overhaul of XP.
SP2 was much larger in comparison.
For your info, I installed SP3 right after a fresh install of XP SP2 (Home) without problems.
You can always uninstall SP3 as if it were a program via [Add/Remove programs] if it causes problems. All the changes are reversible, so you should be able to proceed and install it.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Leave SP3 where you got it. It'll work there, but it will only screw up your computer. DON'T install it. The first answer told you this, and that if you have kept up your XP updates, SP2 is all you need.
SP3 contains things you simply don't need, even Microsoft says that, albeit in teeny, tiny print. SP3 is really for servers, so unless your setup is a server, leave it alone.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
u should install sp3 cos it contains updated files of sp2 which helps improve your system performance. I've installed sp3 3 myself and i tell u, am really enjoying it cos it has majorly more security features than sp2
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
If you have problems like this and you don't want to deal with it, stick with SP2. I have SP3, but I don't see a difference.
- 1 decade ago
Yes definately SP3 offers a performance gain , but it is not a bugfix as SP1 was so your Windows would run just fine even if you keep using SP2 .
- GoffikLv 61 decade ago
Stick with SP2, as many people have been having serious issues with SP3. Theres really no reason for the average user to bother upgrading anyway, as long as you've regularly been downloading Windows updates.
- linksLv 45 years ago
i could advise going for SP3. It has all of the cumulative patches/fixes and additionally solid launch. I rather have been making use of for a jointly as and can't whinge. To re-assure you - i do no longer artwork for Microsoft :-)
