Ever wonder why Microsoft releases these sorts of major updates via manual update first? Well, if you've been reading along, you know why (
http://technologyexpert.blogspot.com...rs-xp-sp3.html) (and we've seen more than one example of why (
http://technologyexpert.blogspot.com...endless.html)). However, Windows XP SP3, after its initial fits and starts, is nearly ready to hit automatic distribution via Windows Update.
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*Source: Tech-Ex (
http://technologyexpert.blogspot.com...release.html)*
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