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Windows XP Service Pack 3

  • Free
  • In English
  • V4012583
  • 3.6
  • (4816)
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Kristina SchulzUpdated 2 years ago

The latest major update for Windows XP

The latest Service Pack for XP is finally here and it includes some minor but important updates for Windows users.

Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. However, this particular update only includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly enhance the operating system. Amongst these updates are features such as an updated Microsoft Management Console 3.0 (which already appears in Windows Server 2008 and Vista) and an update to Wifi protected access to make wireless surfing more secure.

There has also been added a “health checking” component that’s already used by Windows Server 2008 which can check to make sure that certain upgrades and security features are in place for XP-based clients before they are allowed to log onto a network.

Note that this Service Pack is valid for updates across the XP range including Windows XP, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Home Edition N, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition, Windows XP Professional N, Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Starter Edition and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.

Download Service Pack 3 now to ensure that your version of XP is updated with the latest fixes and features for maximum functionality.

  • Pros

    • Includes new Management Console
    • Improves Wifi security
  • Cons

    • No major usability improvements
 0/3

App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    4012583
  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows XP

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Dutch
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
  • Downloads

    3.9M

    Last month's downloads

    • 504
  • Size

    1.55 MB

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Icon of program: Windows XP Service Pack 3

Windows XP Service Pack 3

  • Free
  • In English
  • V4012583
  • 3.6
  • (4816)

User reviews about Windows XP Service Pack 3

by PAWAN KUMAR

YOU ARE BEST WINDOW XP SERVICE PACK3 AND WINDOW7 PROBLM SOFTWER NO RUN

by Mountian Maxton

I use HP XP 4000 SERIES AND MUST KEEP UP TO DATE WITH service PACKS TO USE AND PROTECT MY DEVICE.

by Imtiaz Imtiaz

What do you think about Windows XP Service Pack 3? Do you recommend

by Shiv Shankar

Thats is too good versionGood

by Paul Hagan

Always great to have a free upgrade. Loaded into my PC and upgraded effort. Always great to have a free upgrade. Loaded into my PC and upgraded effortlessly. Pros: freeeasy upgrade Cons: nothing

by james nkandu kaoma

speed up of computer operation system.. it helps the computer operating system and programmes to run very fast when the computer is in use.

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