Windows XP SP3 is a freeware pack updater app and additional component, developed by Microsoft for Windows.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.
A much-needed update for Windows XP users
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) contains major security improvements designed to provide better protection against hackers, viruses, and worms. Windows XP SP3 also improves the manageability of the security features in Windows XP and provides more and better information to help users make decisions that may potentially affect their security and privacy. Microsoft strongly urges customers with Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 1-based systems to update to Windows XP SP3 as soon as possible.
Features of Windows XP SP3
- An updated version of the Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider Module (RSAENH) that is FIPS 140-2 certified (SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 algorithms).
- Credential Security Support Provider.
- Descriptive Security options in Group Policy/Local Security Policy user interface.
- Group Policy support for IEEE 802.1X authentication for wired network adapters.
- Installing without requiring a product key during setup for retail and OEM versions.
- Network Access Protection client.
- Support for SHA-2 signatures in X.509 certificates.
- Turns black hole router detection on by default.
Compatibility and License
Windows XP SP3 is provided under a freeware license on Windows from components with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
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