Windows XP Service Pack 3

nekokate · Post by **nekokate** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:29 pm

I'm getting prompted to install this by my OS. Does anyone know if it's stable, or what?

Post by **faceless** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:42 pm

If you've had updates on before now you'll probably have all that's in it anyway. I never bother with them though as things work fine as they are.

major.tom · Post by **major.tom** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:43 pm

I've heard of people having problems. But none of the computers I use have had an issue. In fact, they even run a titch quicker.

I think most of the problems resulted from a foul-up with an obscure piece of Microsoft software mainly used for small businesses. The other had to do with AMD processors. If you have an intel CPU, I would disable my anti-virus software, install it and cross your fingers.

(The AV software tip is important so that it doesn't interfere with the installation.)

nekokate · Post by **nekokate** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:51 pm

I'm not sure what I have, Major.

How do I check?

Are you saying I should just install it and see what happens?

major.tom · Post by **major.tom** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:38 am

If you right-click on the My Computer icon and select properties, it should appear in the bottom section ("Computer:")

I would feel ok about installing it (especially if you have no AV software installed or have already disabled it). Microsoft recently changed the status from "recommended" to "required," so this should be a hint at its stability.