XP SP 3 on microsofts site

[sitnet]

I'm very sorry for opening a new thread but no-one on the other 2 XP SP3 threads are online and I need this info urgently. Ok so which one of these are the final release of xp sp 3>

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...58-C95F-479A-BDF1-0D1154D700A5&displaylang=en


or if it is not one of these where can I get the final and full (not beta) release of sp3

 

[The_Techie]

This one

 

[sitnet]

OK thanx but why is it smaller than the checked build?

 

[The_Techie]

OK thanx but why is it smaller than the checked build?

Something to do with the debugging features, I believe.

I have installed the one in the link that I provided and I can confirm that it is indeed the final build of Windows XP Service Pack 3.

 

[sitnet]

OK thanx very much for the help! Downloading it now (gonna be a painfull hit to my cap but aww well I need it)

 

[PJS]

I updated today using the MS updating.

 

[The_Techie]

I updated today using the MS updating.

It's about 70MB if I remember correctly. But I downloaded the stand-alone installer because I have to update about 10 PCs

 

[.Froot.]

I'll just be clever and do it when I go over my cap
No for my pc however, but for the home pc....

 

[sitnet]

I Just installed it (314 mb) and now I can't connect to the internet (I'm on my other harddrive now). The beta also did this and that I could understand but this is the final release so what the hell! If anyone has the same problem or knows whats wrong , I'll be greatful for some help. Thanx!

 

[howardb]

I Just installed it (314 mb) and now I can't connect to the internet (I'm on my other harddrive now). The beta also did this and that I could understand but this is the final release so what the hell! If anyone has the same problem or knows whats wrong , I'll be greatful for some help. Thanx!

I saw something on this at www.techsupportforums.com.

Something like this:

When installing SP3 it adds a new service for Ethernet and Internet connections.

First go to Start>Run and type "services.msc" And Click OK.

Second, You will want to scroll to the bottom and You'll notice "Wired AutoConfig", This is a new feature with SP3 and needs to be enabled so we will want to Right+Click and Go to Properties.

There will be a Drop-down box that Probably says Manual. This needs to be changed to Automatic. Then Click OK.

After the previous steps have been followed Right+Click on "Wired AutoConfig" Again and Choose, "Start" Since the service hasnt officially been started we need to start it.

Hope this works.

 

[sitnet]

thanx i'll go and try it and i'll give feedback.

 

[sitnet]

Damn , I did set it to auto an started the service but it still didn't work.
My modem(mega105wr) connects to the pc(via lan) and sync's to the server(telkom) but when I try to open a page like google or MB forums it just gives me that annoying message(this webpage can not be displayed). Ok I folowed all the steps that error tells me and that doesn't work eiher. I also went to my dsl settings and all seems to be fine there (settings are the same as on this hard-drive).

 

[The_Techie]

Does the DNS address resolve when you ping a site (for instance Google)?

 

[howardb]

Did you get an MS update yesterday by chance - to do with an IE7 security issue? The only reason I ask is that my google, forums, or any .php pages would also not display (I'm not using SP3 yet) - it seemed to start after I installed the latest security patch yesterday evening.

The ADSL router is fine and I can connect with my other PC that did not have the update installed...

Just a thought.

 

[sitnet]

Did you get an MS update yesterday by chance - to do with an IE7 security issue? The only reason I ask is that my google, forums, or any .php pages would also not display (I'm not using SP3 yet) - it seemed to start after I installed the latest security patch yesterday evening.

The ADSL router is fine and I can connect with my other PC that did not have the update installed...

Just a thought.

No I didn't at all.

 

[Just_Ice]

I had this exact same problem! Its shows no DNS server when you enable your local area connection. Can I use the above steps to solve it? Cause I just reverted back to SP2 and everything works fine again.

 

[sitnet]

Those steps doesn't fix the problem but it's worth doing because without that service running your not gonna be able to connect anyway.

 

[mtech]

I Just installed it (314 mb) and now I can't connect to the internet (I'm on my other harddrive now). The beta also did this and that I could understand but this is the final release so what the hell! If anyone has the same problem or knows whats wrong , I'll be greatful for some help. Thanx!

Hi Sitnet. I am in the same boat, I tried the RC3 version of SP3 and that killed my internet so I waited for the final and that Kills my Internet too. I Was given a tip to start the New Service that SP3 puts in called "Wired Internet" or something, I started the Service and VOILA my Internet was back on, but unfortunately not for long, the next Morning when I booted up, Internet was dead again. If you have found the answer in the Interim I would be glad if you could let me know. Likewise If I find the answer I will post it here as well.