Any reason to use XP SP2 + Win update over SP3RC

[Bane]

Going to suggest a re-install of Windows XP MCE for a college with ad-ware and trojans infestation. It's an old eMachines PC with the installation image on partition D:

Instead of using Windows Update to get post SP2 files, if there any reason not to use SP3 release candidate?

I assume if there is any change come final release version of SP3, the alterations will be picked up by Windows Update. And will it be list Serive Pack 3 or Service Pack 3 Release Candidate on system properties?

Thanks.

 

[Caged]

I assume if there is any change come final release version of SP3, the alterations will be picked up by Windows Update.

I think you assume wrong. As far as I know once you've installed an RC of a service pack you get the text on your desktop telling you that, and you have to uninstall it and install the final upon release to start getting updates again.

 

[bledd]

just use sp2

sp3 isn't designed for general home use yet

 

[Bane]

Incase anyone searches for this, I've tried in on my computer.

System properties lists:
Service Pack 3, v.3264

 

[Skeeter]

SP3 RC broke my RivaTuner fan profiles and speed controls, and no longer reconed I had any AV installed.

Just use SP2 and wait for the official SP3.