Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Updated May 6, 2008

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available for download and install via Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center. Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new updates. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience.

Installation media and documentation on disc for Windows XP SP3 may sometimes refer to Windows XP SP2. Windows XP SP2 installation guide instructions apply to Windows XP SP3.

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Get Windows XP Service Pack 3

Subscribers:

Windows XP Service Pack 3 stand-alone version (download)
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Integrated Builds now available
Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional (Hong Kong), Chinese Traditional (Taiwan), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Non-subscribers:

Windows XP SP3 is now available to non-subscribers:
Windows Update
We recommend customers use Windows Update to install the service pack, as it will provide the best experience.
Microsoft Download Center
SMS Template Files for Windows XP Service Pack 3 Deployment (download)
Windows XP Service Pack 3 stand-alone version (download)
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Checked Build Network Installation Package (download)
Windows XP Service Pack 3 MUI Pack Update (download)
Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD Image (download)
Order the Windows XP Service Pack 3 DVD:
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Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

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