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Windows XP SP3 release candidate: should I install?

Poll Results: SHould I install the SP3 release candidate now or wait for the official release?

Poll expired: Feb 19, 2008  
  • 40% (4)
    Install the Release Candidate! Everything will go fine.
  • 60% (6)
    The RC will fry your system! Wait for the official release.
10 Total Votes  
post #1 of 11
1/30/08 at 11:36pm
Thread Starter 
I just noticed that the XP SP3 release candidate is available for public download here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en . Is it worth installing now or should I wait until the official version?
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post #2 of 11
1/30/08 at 11:49pm
you'll have to uninstall SP3 RC's when you install the final, so I would just wait
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post #3 of 11
1/31/08 at 3:19pm
Yeah i would wait also, and if you have any theme managers like style xp they will not work after.
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post #4 of 11
1/31/08 at 3:22pm
Also if anyone reading this fancies installing it, just remember to back up your vital data/pics/mp3s and stuff. You never know what could go wrong, not saying it will but just as a precaution.
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post #5 of 11
1/31/08 at 4:54pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Anaconda View Post
you'll have to uninstall SP3 RC's when you install the final, so I would just wait
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Originally Posted by Doughy View Post
Yeah i would wait also, and if you have any theme managers like style xp they will not work after.
thanks for the info! I didn't know either of those. Guess I'll wait for the official version then.
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post #6 of 11
1/31/08 at 6:36pm
I installed a beta release and my style xp stopped working complaining that it was'nt designed to work with that version of windows.
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post #7 of 11
2/1/08 at 6:53am
had on since day one, no issue so far (knock on wood) - seemed to boot start quicker, noticeable!

cheers ...
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post #8 of 11
2/12/08 at 3:18am
Weird, I didn't notice this thread until now.

Don't install an RC of a service pack. If you have an issue, it could be a BIG issue.
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post #9 of 11
2/13/08 at 10:21am
I've had the Beta installed for months and its been working perfectly. I cant remember teh last time I got a BSOD.
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post #10 of 11
2/17/08 at 12:57am
I would wait. The service pack may be the same across the board, but it will affect different computers differently. Thus, I would wait for a more compatible (official one most likely) to have the utmost compatibility w/ you pc or laptop. In short, don't risk it.
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post #11 of 11
2/17/08 at 7:50pm
looks like you got more no's than yes'es even though you poll shows otherwise. Probably due to your wording. The RC might not "fry" your puter, but is still not the best idea for a home user.
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