Windows XP SP3 available from torrents!!!
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Well Microsoft, you screw us Techneters and MSDNers over and somehow I knew it would come back to haunt you. One of the students on our campus I noticed was installing a service pack (SP3 RTM to be more specific). I asked him how he got a hold of it when even I could not get a hold of it and he simply said... "torrents man!!!!" and sure enough he had the RTM SP3 installed and working. I made him delete the install file since that is how we handle piracy on our campus but I just had to laugh. SP3 is now in the wild and working!!!! Now Microsoft..... Give us what you owe us........you thieves!!!!!
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Apocalipsisnow,
Because this is your first post, you may not realize that your posting a bit torrent to illegally download Microsoft programs and services packs violates the rules of conduct in this forum. However, failure to comply with this policy in the future will result in being banned from the forums.
Please feel free to post your opinions, solutions, issues, and anything else you like (both positive and negative), but please do so within the guidelines of the forums.
Thanks
-Tony Mann
Spreadz wrote: Q: - will I need to uninstall my current SP3 RC2 before 29th April to avoid any complications with the installation of the upcoming final version..??
Spreadz,
From the technical point of view, it is advised to uninstall any pre-released SP3 builds before installation of the SP3 RTM. I do not know how to advise you from the legal point of view. For further details, you should read the EULA included in RC and RTM builds.
Regards,
Thomas
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- Anyone that downloads software from torrents ought to have their head examined! All that software is loaded with malware, viruses, spyware, rootkits, etc.
The digital signature on the leak has been confirmed to be legit so there is no malware in the download unless Microsoft put it there.
Talk about fear mongering...
If you're careful and know what you're doing, you don't get that ***.
Well OK here is the oficial RTM service pack in english just before that MSDN users, too lame
<torrent removed>
Carey Frisch wrote: Anyone that downloads software from torrents ought to have their head examined! All that software is loaded with malware, viruses, spyware, rootkits, etc.
Virus scanner? Plus I don't know, look at the file size and user comments? Is it really that hard?- microsoft software / downloads are most of the time digital certificate-d / signed and can be verified if legit or not.
calm down dude and simply use the stuff thats out there on the net. it doesnt get more legit just by waiting til microsoft releases shiznit on their http sites many days into the future.
once its out, everbody can profit of the releases. wonder why huge corporates still worry about releasedates and try to hide their meant-to-be-public stuff anyways these days. its long obvious that stuff will "leak" and will get spread much better by any kind of community than by any means of copyright measures, protection, and so on.
when will msft and others finally wake up and get themselves opened up more and relax their paranoia and panic about the supposedly evil customers out there.
feed the customers with what they need. otherwise they will get it themselves the one or other way or simply switch to something more interesting in the long run. its no coincidence that opensource stuff is getting more and more interesting these days to more and more avarage people out there.
think again. Everyone out there downloading torrents of service packs has some real problems. you have had to wait for 4 years anyway what is another few days...
If anyone should be complaining it is people like myself that is responsible for rolling this out to some 50,000 computers and I still do not have my hands on it??? so I can start testing it for rollout with SMS. I was part of the Beta team but I cannot put RC2 into a production test environment.
for those of you that wish to download torrent versions of Official Hotfixes and Service packs...??? HA just do not try and install them on my network. keep it at home! good luck when you have to reload your computer and in a few days you can load the official version. hope you backed up your files!
- just remember: dont spread your fud too obviously....
check the certificate/sig and you are all set and stop complaining. The problem isn't whether it's another few days or not, it's our customers installing SP3 before we developers have had a chance to make sure there aren't any issues with our drivers and applications. Far better that we be able to check out the service pack a little in advance of our customers so that if there are any issues, we can provide a quick fix or advise them to hold off updating their systems.
meanwhile in filesharistan:
windows xp service pack 3 .exe standalone selfextracting rtm build 5512:<Illegal download location removed>
tested with sigcheck (technet/sysinternals) for valid and legit:
Code SnippetSigcheck v1.52
Copyright (C) 2004-2008 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
WINDOWSXP-KB936929-SP3-X86-ENU.EXE:
Verified: Signed
Signing date: 06:30 14.04.2008
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Description: Self-Extracting Cabinet
Product: Microsoft« Windows« Operating System
Version: 6.2.0029.0
File version: 6.2.0029.0 (SRV03_QFE.031113-0918)
Sigcheck v1.52
Copyright (C) 2004-2008 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
WINDOWSXP-KB936929-SP3-X86-DEU.EXE:
Verified: Signed
Signing date: 06:52 14.04.2008
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Description: Selbstextrahierende CAB-Datei
Product: Betriebssystem Microsoft« Windows«
Version: 6.2.0029.0
File version: 6.2.0029.0 (SRV03_QFE.031113-0918)
if microsoft fails to deliver, others will.- While this may be a "legitimate" version I will still be waiting for the official Microsoft release.
getlostyoulittlepest wrote: meanwhile in filesharistan:
windows xp service pack 3 .exe standalone selfextracting rtm build 5512:
<Illegal download location removed>
tested with sigcheck (technet/sysinternals) for valid and legit:
Code SnippetSigcheck v1.52
Copyright (C) 2004-2008 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
WINDOWSXP-KB936929-SP3-X86-ENU.EXE:
Verified: Signed
Signing date: 06:30 14.04.2008
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Description: Self-Extracting Cabinet
Product: Microsoft« Windows« Operating System
Version: 6.2.0029.0
File version: 6.2.0029.0 (SRV03_QFE.031113-0918)
Sigcheck v1.52
Copyright (C) 2004-2008 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
WINDOWSXP-KB936929-SP3-X86-DEU.EXE:
Verified: Signed
Signing date: 06:52 14.04.2008
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Description: Selbstextrahierende CAB-Datei
Product: Betriebssystem Microsoft« Windows«
Version: 6.2.0029.0
File version: 6.2.0029.0 (SRV03_QFE.031113-0918)
if microsoft fails to deliver, others will.Well something is fishy here so...
I've got two .exes here, acquired from different sources, and they both have the same MD5/SHA1 hashes as shown in that picture, but the dates and times don't match. Mine shows 4-13-2008 at 9:30PM. So, would some mathematical genius explain that one?
Filesize matches, filename matches, the hash computed by SigCheck itself matches (use the -h option), everything matches, so unless what you posted in the information above is absolutely bogus, something is really smelling fishy. I can't believe Microsoft would release two different yet hash-wise identical .exe files - since that's basically impossible to do in the first place.
This is what both .exe files I've acquired shows:
Code SnippetD:\Temp\TPB>sigcheck.exe -i -h WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe
Sigcheck v1.52
Copyright (C) 2004-2008 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.comD:\Temp\TPB\WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe:
Signers:
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Code Signing PCA
Microsoft Root Authority
Signing date: 9:30 PM 4/13/2008
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Description: Self-Extracting Cabinet
Product: Microsoft« Windows« Operating System
Version: 6.2.0029.0
File version: 6.2.0029.0 (SRV03_QFE.031113-0918)
MD5: bb25707c919dd835a9d9706b5725af58
SHA1: c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4(that's the TPB version, by the way), and the other shows:
Code SnippetC:\Temp>sigcheck -i -h WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe
Sigcheck v1.52
Copyright (C) 2004-2008 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.comC:\Temp\WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe:
Signers:
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Code Signing PCA
Microsoft Root Authority
Signing date: 9:30 PM 4/13/2008
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Description: Self-Extracting Cabinet
Product: Microsoft« Windows« Operating System
Version: 6.2.0029.0
File version: 6.2.0029.0 (SRV03_QFE.031113-0918)
MD5: bb25707c919dd835a9d9706b5725af58
SHA1: c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4That one was acquired from MajorGeeks, actually. So now I've got 3 .exe files, all having the same MD5/SHA1 hashes, all having the same filesizes, names, etc. All confirmed and verified with SigCheck 1.52, and all are identical. So where you got that one with the 4-14-2008 6:30PM date is beyond me... and it supposedly has the same hash too, which is pretty much impossible considering the different date/timed it was supposedly signed.
The plot thickens...
Time zones?
- The apparent time and date of signature is presented to you as it would be in your time-zone. Other people in different time-zones see the date and time as it would be in their time-zone. 9.30 with you is 6.30 for them.
br0adband wrote: So now I've got 3 .exe files, all having the same MD5/SHA1 hashes, all having the same filesizes, names, etc. All confirmed and verified with SigCheck 1.52, and all are identical. So where you got that one with the 4-14-2008 6:30PM date is beyond me... and it supposedly has the same hash too, which is pretty much impossible considering the different date/timed it was supposedly signed. Apocalipsisnow,
Because this is your first post, you may not realize that your posting a bit torrent to illegally download Microsoft programs and services packs violates the rules of conduct in this forum. However, failure to comply with this policy in the future will result in being banned from the forums.
Please feel free to post your opinions, solutions, issues, and anything else you like (both positive and negative), but please do so within the guidelines of the forums.
Thanks
-Tony Mann
I am new here, so please excuse me entry. I felt compelled to share my feeling towards Micr$oft's decision distribute SP3. I am voicing my opinion and experience in hopes that it will help M$ in making better decisions to ensure the creation of robust software that will be distributed in a way that benefits M$ and its client base as well as protect all involved.
At least, that is what I am hoping. There is much on my mind, but I will be brief.
First, a little about me. I have been an M$ BETA tester since Win98 and have tested several hundred applications for them since. I remember when you used to get a copy of the OS after test was over - those were the days.
M$ has been making some really bad decisions lately, and the hold off on the release of SP3 is just another nail in the coffin. Let me sum it up this way.
1. There are many who have been testing this update and working their buns off to provide real world feedback to M$. How disgusted they must be that they had to find from someone other than M$ about the release and to find the fruits of their labor floating around the net. I'll remember this the next time I get a request to help you on other programs.
2. Do you really think your clients and partners are that ignorant about how the NET works? M$'s reasoning for the delay as a concern with the bandwidth utilization that would be caused by the download shows its arrogance and lack of trust in its people and the public. M$ has so many jump points that they could use for the distribution of this software that this is a non issue. This kind of response only adds fuels to the fire and stirs concerns of deception.
3. Today is Friday. Most businesses would have liked to have received this update today (or yesterday) so we could perform the updates on all affected systems over the weekend. Now, not only do I have to delay this further, but I have to now contend with the rash of rouge installs on and off the network. Lovely...
M$, I think it's time you start looking at your management and determine who is responsible for these decisions and start cleaning house.
One final note. Vista was so much disliked by the GP, that I have clients asking me about OS alternatives if XP is terminated from the Sales stream. You might want to learn how to say U-B-U-N-T-U.
Where is the M$ we all loved?
I'd say the MS we all loved is still there, doing it's utmost to preserve the integrity of its software..
- it should go without saying anyway, but having said that..
Q: - will I need to uninstall my current SP3 RC2 before 29th April to avoid
any complications with the installation of the upcoming final version..??
Spreadz wrote: Q: - will I need to uninstall my current SP3 RC2 before 29th April to avoid any complications with the installation of the upcoming final version..??
Spreadz,
From the technical point of view, it is advised to uninstall any pre-released SP3 builds before installation of the SP3 RTM. I do not know how to advise you from the legal point of view. For further details, you should read the EULA included in RC and RTM builds.
Regards,
Thomas
Anthony Mann [MSFT] wrote: "...Because this is your first post, you may not realize that your posting a bit torrent ..."
No offence, but I think this ENTIRE thread should be deleted and off the MS Search.
I have been patiently waiting for the Official MS release of XP SP3, and saw this pathetic thread - the whole thing.
DJ
David GJ wrote: Anthony Mann [MSFT] wrote: "...Because this is your first post, you may not realize that your posting a bit torrent ..."
No offence, but I think this ENTIRE thread should be deleted and off the MS Search.
I have been patiently waiting for the Official MS release of XP SP3, and saw this pathetic thread - the whole thing.
DJ
DJ, DJ, DJ .....
As far as i can se you just joined today.
While some of the post in this thread are "not nice" i have to point out:
Some of us have been working with MS since November, testing quite a few releases of SP3.
So take your "patient enduser" attitude else where.
I have also tested (only) windows since Win98.
Previously Beta testers were treated to Installation media & free Productcode by ground mail.
So in essence there is a point to at least some of these posts.
lars kruse
