IE8 is NOT included with the  SP3 install, but Microsoft is pushing IE8 as
part of the patch system.  If you download the whole SP3 update (all 324 Mb)
and then install you won't get IE8.  I show the full file name as
WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe

Ron

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 11:53 AM, Dean Kiley <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hey Rob,
> This may or may not be true, however... when I did the install, along with
> it came the new Internet Explorer. There was a noticeable slow down of
> everything on my system (desktop) and ended up installing a video card with
> enough onboard memory so that video would be taxing the system resources.
> The addition definitely was an improvement, so I installed one on my wifes
> machine as well and that machines performance also improved. The install
> didn't seem to affect the laptop in any way, but then I'm guessing it was
> designed for a little better video performance.
> Just my thoughts... as I recall, you could "undo" the install, but I could
> be wrong on that aspect. I do know that the Internet Explorer can be
> removed.
> if your machine and the older version will still be intact.
> Hope that helps a bit, good luck!
> Dean
>
> > -----Original Message-----
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> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Citkowitz
> > Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 3:53 PM
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> > Subject: [PCBUILD] Any latest advice re: do/don't install SP3?
> >
> > I've been holding off - haven't seen any recent discussion.
> >
> > If the pros outweigh the cons, what are the cons I should be aware of?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Rob
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