XP SP3?

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Any idea if/when Service Pack 3 for XP going to be released?

 

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Think yourself lucky, my xp disc is service pack 1!

Not a problem
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp

AS for why I asked, it just means pre SP2 updates will be included, probably around 300MB of patches, and time involved to apply them.

 

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are service packs free? Do you need to reinstall windows?

Yes. No it's just a update. But if your OS needs a fresh install I would create a slipstream disc, saves you running service pack 2 (see link above)

 

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Does XP need a new service pack yet? I was under the impression XP is pretty stable and secure.

A new SP is basically "critical" updates between each SP, although a SP 3 isn't "required" it would come in handy.

My guess is SP3 will be released, but who knows when. 2000 had SP4 well after people switched to XP.