On February 7, Microsoft provided the RC2 version of Windows XP SP3 for about 15,000 testers to collect feedback and feedback - it is expected to take several months. At that time, Microsoft said that it had no intention of publicizing this version for everyone.
This is the second time Windows XP users have the opportunity to test the SP3, the last major upgrade of the 6-year-old operating system. The Windows XP SP3 RC version has been released since December 2007.
In parallel with the XP SP3 upgrade, Microsoft is aggressively completing the version of Windows Vista Service Pack 1. On January 11, Microsoft announced Vista SP1 RC to the testers, and then publicly downloaded for all. everybody. 22 days later, this upgrade was transferred to Microsoft manufacturer (RIM) to prepare users.
Microsoft said the XP SP3 RC2 download will be available at Microsoft Download Center, and TechNet.
SP3 is the last major upgrade of Windows XP. It is known that on June 30, this operating system will no longer appear on wholesale and retail stores.