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Slipstream Windows XP with Service Pack 3

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Paul Thurrott has created (upgraded) is slipstream guides to include SP3.

Slipstreaming Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3)

nlite claims to work with this version. For those interested they also have a method to integrate IE7, and WMP 11. I’m gonna try this in the next few days.

*Update 30APRIL08 – I’ve justed used nlite to install XP Pro, slipstreamed with SP3 and IE7. Everything went smoothly.

XP SP3 not generally available yet, after all

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Microsoft has decided not to release Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 to Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center as planned on April 29. The reason? A last-minute compatibility issue with a Microsoft application — Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS).

More at ZDnet
The download links direct from Microsoft that are floating around the net are valid. And yes, it is the exact same file that Major Geeks has had posted. If you ain’t running the above software then go for it. I’ve had it running on 4 machines for some time now without any issues.

CCleaner v2.07.575

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– Firefox 3.0 support added.
– Fixed bug where figures were missing for KB/MB sizes.
– Fixed bug where some IE cookies were being missed.
– Improved scan time accuracy.
– Internal memory management improvements.
– Registry settings moved to HKCU\Software\Piriform\CCleaner.
– Fixed bug where CC could get locked in System Tray.
– Renamed MSN Messenger to Windows Live Messenger.
– Added MS Office Picture Manager to applications.
– Fixed uninstaller tool bug on 64-bit OS.
– Minor GUI improvements.
– Minor bug fixes.

Download CCleaner v2.07.575 (slim).