Microsoft has pushed and rolled out the new version of Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool v1.7.69.2 since April 22, 2008 via Windows Update and Microsoft Download Center to those who wants to download non-critical and non-security related software. The current version 1.7.0069.2 of WGA Validation Tool was first released on March 18, 2008 to Windows Vista users, and on April 1, 2008 to Windows XP users who visit WGA website or Download Center, and perform validation test.

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One of the major change to Windows XP SP3 is the fine tuning to Windows Product Activation (WPA) feature in Windows XP. Prior to Windows XP SP3, installation of new Windows XP operating system requires users to enter a valid and genuine product key during setup process. Wrong, invalid or no product key input will stop or halt the installation process. Microsoft plans to change the product key requirement of Windows XP to the same with Windows Vista, where users can skip entering the serial key to a later stage with grace period that allows users to evaluate or try out the OS. Windows XP SP3 Overview documents the plan of the WPA change.

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Windows XP SP3 final RTM version 5.1.2600.5512 has been released, and standalone update installer package has been leaked for free download on the Web. For users who intend to fresh install Windows XP with SP3 in clean install, there is now Windows XP installation CD slipstreamed or integrated with Service Pack 3.

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Contrary to released schedule for Windows XP SP3 Build 5512 published on MSDN blog, Microsoft has published Windows XP SP3 standalone update installation package to MSDN and TechNet subscribers, as speculated. It’s not sure it’s a change of heart by Microsoft after compliant or it’s actual release timeline that not been made known. Anyway, users with access to MSDN or TechNet can find the Windows XP SP3 free download links at Top Subscribers section.

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Although Microsoft hasn’t published Windows XP SP3 Final RTM version to MSDN and TechNet subscribers, but obviously the third service pack for Windows XP has been sent to various news sites for reviews and to OEM partners. And the Windows XP SP3 (KB936929) setup installer in executable (EXE) format has leaked on BitTorrent sites for free download.

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Windows XP SP3 (Service Pack 3) has been announced to be released to manufacturing by Chris Keroack on TechNet forum. And Microsoft subsequently published a detailed Windows XP SP3 release schedule timeline by channel, which showing that availability of service pack download installer for privileged MSDN and TechNet subscribers is scheduled on May 2, 2008, later than general public release via Windows Update and Microsoft Download Center on April 29, 2008.

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Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) final version has been packed, published, and released to manufacturing on April 21, 2008 US time. However, only Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM channel) will have access to the code bits of Windows XP SP3, while general public can starts download from April 29 onwards, as scheduled. Windows XP SP3 has final version of 5.1 and build number 5512 (5.1.2600.5512), a little higher than Windows XP RC2 Refresh (v.5508), but not the speculated build 5573.

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Microsoft has published an official Windows XP SP3 release schedule timeline by distribution channel that confirm previously reported that Windows XP SP3 is released to manufacturing (RTM) on April 21st, 2008, and will be released to web (RTW) on April 29th 2008 (US Time).

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