Windows XP SP3 Yields Performance Gains Over Vista SP1

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"After a disappointing showing by Windows Vista SP1 (see previous post), we were pleasantly surprised to discover that Windows XP Service Pack 3 (v.3244) delivers a measurable performance boost to this aging desktop OS. Testing with OfficeBench showed an ~10% performance boost vs. the same configuration running under Windows XP w/Service Pack 2."

"Since SP3 was supposed to be mostly a bug-fix/patch consolidation release - unlike w/Vista SP1, Microsoft made no promises of improved performance for XP - the unexpected speed boost comes as a nice bonus. In fact, XP SP3 is shaping-up to be a "must have" update for the majority of users who are still running Redmond's not-so-latest and greatest desktop OS."

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:source: Source: Neowin.Net
:view: BetaNews: XP SP3 outperforms Vista SP1, but less when running same Office version

But can we trust Microshit with their updates ? ?

Great news! I have yet to make the move to Vista. Well, let me correct that last statement. I did try it, but immediately formated and reinstalled XP once it brought my system to a crawl.

even i have not upgraded to vista and i am not even thinking about upgrading to vista xp is better than vista.

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But can we trust Microshit with their updates ? ?

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I update vista sp1 and it's very good update !!

Because the last update from Microshiot fucked up my windows media player
that i don't use anymore btw...

I'm actually using v3244 of SP3 because when I had SP2 and the +80 updates my explorer.exe kept crashing.

People say "Ew, beta SP! Don't install it!!!" - I havn't had any problems with any of the versions. :ermm:

stillon xp pro sp1 and no plans of changing that any time soon

It's hard to believe the performance increase was a mistake. Maybe they are used to optimizing Vista already that they just applied that to SP3. Either way, I don't think I will be using Vista anytime soon so this is good news.

Hairbautt, you still use IE? :dry:

Good news about SP3 but I am goin to wait a bit before using it.

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It's hard to believe the performance increase was a mistake. Maybe they are used to optimizing Vista already that they just applied that to SP3. Either way, I don't think I will be using Vista anytime soon so this is good news.

Hairbautt, you still use IE? :dry:

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explorer.exe = File manager

iexplore.exe = Internet Explorer :P

Vista sp1 beta fukzored my computer. Had to restore, os wouldn't even load if it wasn't in safe mode

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Hairbautt, you still use IE? :dry:

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Yes. Yes, I do.

How'd you know? :unsure:

You gave yourself away boyo...I'm gonna try SP3 now as I heard vaguely decent things about it somewhere...

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Hairbautt, you still use IE? :dry:

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Yes. Yes, I do.

How'd you know? :unsure:

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I'm psychic. :)

Thanks, tusks, didn't know that. :P

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You gave yourself away boyo...I'm gonna try SP3 now as I heard vaguely decent things about it somewhere...

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:ermm: Was it here?

But seriously, I reformatted my damn computer a total of three times in one week because my explorer.exe was givin' me lip.

I thought maybe I had edited/customized a bad file er somethin', but I reinstalled and left XP as XP and I would get the damn error reporting service for explorer.exe. (This is with SP2 + all updates which takes bloody ages).

So I was like, what the hell SP3 beta here I come and what'dya know. My system is stable (even with my mods - which I'm always careful about anyhow).

Note: Make sure you install SP2 first, then IE7 and WMP11 (and any additional M$ addons like the State Change Diag) and finally SP3 or else it'll say incompatible version. Which makes me wonder how they're planning the transition for all M$ downloads. :unsure:

On my way to try it out! MIcrosoft Update page I assume?

No. Microsoft Connect invite.

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No. Microsoft Connect invite.

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Or RS links :naughty: as usual :D
Ima try this one too right away : "Windows XP Service Pack 3 Build 3244 RC1"

that waht i thought about sp3 very very good

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No. Microsoft Connect invite.

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Or RS links :naughty: as usual :D
Ima try this one too right away : "Windows XP Service Pack 3 Build 3244 RC1"

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Of course, of course! :smilie4:

:shifty:

Don't need a benchmark to prove something that everyone can test out themselves. Vista lag in performance. Any computer noob also can tell the difference in speed between XP and Vista.

Just installed Windows XP Service Pack 3 Build 3244 RC1 no hiccups so far.

Good news about SP3

thnx m8 :D

And another sad face sticker for Vista. :(

that's normal .. Microsoft always disappointing there customers

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that's normal .. Microsoft always disappointing there customers

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Then why don't you buy the Mac OS? Do you honestly think they are purposely trying to piss us off? :blink:

9down has the public release of RC1 (still Beta): http://www.9down.com/Windows-XP-SP3-...ficial--20166/

Also, Office 2007 SP1 was released today.

Yea great news regarding SP3. I'll probably jump on that. Ain't messing with Vista until they roll out more support for device drivers.