Windows SP3 - Any thoughts?

[Esau.]

I know its been out for quite awhile now, but it appears the update is now only showing itself to my pc. I've pretty much read a truck load of reports (most from around it's time of release) of how it is screwing up computers, from everything like random reboots to flat out system shut downs only rectifiable by system restores and/or clean installs.

And to get this reply outta the way - I'm not very interested in anything Mac, mainly since the price of a decent Mac pretty much surpasses any need or use I would have for it now-a-days, and honestly, I love my AMD dual core and have never had an issue, little or major, so I'm not looking for a change.

Just looking for some input from folks who have installed SP3 (are there any?) and what, and/or any, issues you have expirenced since.

Has M$ actually made any fixes and if so, will I be downloading a mess of hotfixes for the next few days? Or, should I go with my initial plan of just not downloading it.

[Irie Guy]

I don't see what Mac computers have anything to do with SP3.

I assume you are talking about XP SP3 here. I run XP SP3 on my PC at work with no problems. Mind you this machine is ancient, PIII 450 lol, and isn't doing any real taxing things.

[Esau.]

I don't see what Mac computers have anything to do with SP3.

They don't and that was never implied.

But, as per usual when asking about windows programs, issues etc the usual "get a mac" replies follow, hence my comment. Sorry but I thought that was rather clear. My mistake.

Thanks for the input though.

[questcequecest?]

I installed it a month ago and have had no problems.

[TheAlphaNerd]

The SP upgrades are usually recommended.

I installed the beta SP3 upgrade month's ago, and am now running with the official version.

Havn't had a single problem due to the upgrade.

I highly suggest it

[elemeno]

home pcs no issues,

pcs on a network = just say no to sp3

[bouche]

how about one of these?

[timouse]

hey greg, i have xp sp3 running on three different boxes at work and one more at home, i have not noticed any significant increase in general windows flakiness. in all cases automatic updates did the installation, and all seems to be well. not a guarantee. your results may vary.

[Esau.]

Thanks for the input folks.