For those who preferred to wait until Microsoft officially announced Windows XP Service Pack 3 on its Download Center and Windows Update, the wait is over.
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview – summarizes what is new in Windows XP SP3
- Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3 – Release documentation that contains known issues for Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 – ISO-9660 CD Image File – This file is a CD image file for users who wish to create an update CD for Windows XP Service Pack 3, for example for offline installation by administrators. The file name is xpsp3_5512.080413-2113_usa_x86fre_spcd.iso and is 544.9 MB in size.
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers – This installation package is intended for IT professionals and developers downloading and installing on multiple computers on a network. The file name is WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe and is 316.4 MB in size.
- Windows XP Service Pack 3, Checked Build – This installation package is intended for developers downloading to a machine intending to debug or develop software on Windows XP Service Pack 3.
However, if you’re are just updating one PC, visit Windows Update which should be a much smaller download.
