Windows XP Service Pack 3 included in automatic updates

By: Matthias Bauer

The manufacturer Microsoft wants to include its Service Pack 3 into the automatic update function of Windows XP. It will be available from July 10th.

The Redmonder advertised that Microsoft will start today with including their Windows XP Service Pack 3 into the automatic update function. A list with patches was published which are provided by the update server WSUS. This list says that the delivery of the Service Pack 3 starts at July 10^th.

It was only possible to download the patch collection manually so far, but this will change. Experiences say that it can last a few days until the Service Pack 3 appears in the automatic updates.