Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate

[cookie_monster]

Well i installed it and so far i've not had any problems.

It did seem to launch a couple of command windows when i logged on after a reboot, not really sure what it was doing but i wonder how they would of coped if i'd used a restricted account rather than a local admin.

I do see an Event ID 10016 ater each reboot i'm not sure what that is yet

DCOM
User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM

The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Launch permission for the COM Server application with CLSID
{DCBCA92E-7DBE-4EDA-8B7B-3AAEA4DD412B}
to the user NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM SID (S-1-5-18). This security permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool.

Also,

Rasman
Event ID 825

The Network Access Protection (NAP) enforcement client failed to register with the Network Access Protection Agent (NAPAgent) service. Some network services or resources might not be available. If the problem persists, disconnect and retry the remote access connection or contact the administrator for the remote access server.

I assume that's because i don't have a 2008 server with NAP running.

oh and Live Messenger had to go through a repair process.

[zag]

I get that message on 2003 server as well cookie_monster.

[cookie_monster]

Which one?

[tomlin]

A blocking tool is available for organizations that would like to temporarily prevent installation of Service Pack updates through Windows Update. This tool can be used with:

* Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (valid through March, 2008)
* Windows XP Service Pack 3 (valid for 12 months following general availability)
* Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (valid for 12 months following general availability)

Source: http://www.microsoft.com/