Microsoft delays XP SP3 over 'compatibility issue'
Published: 30 Apr 2008 12:33 BST
Microsoft said on Tuesday that it is delaying the release of Windows XP Service Pack 3 because of a newly uncovered glitch.
The software maker said there is a "compatibility issue" between the final XP service pack and Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS), a retail chain management program for small and medium-sized businesses.
Microsoft finalised the code for Windows XP Service Pack (SP3) last week and had planned to make it broadly available as of Tuesday.
"In order to make sure customers have the best possible experience, we have decided to delay releasing Windows XP SP3 to Windows Update and Microsoft Download Center," the company said in a statement.
The glitch also exists between Microsoft Dynamics RMS and Windows Vista SP1, though that product has already been broadly released. Microsoft started pushing out Vista SP1 last week via Automatic Updates.
"To help protect our customers, we plan to put filtering in place shortly to prevent Windows Update from offering both service packs to systems running Microsoft Dynamics RMS," Microsoft said. "Once filtering is in place, we expect to release Windows XP SP3 to Windows Update and Download Center."
Microsoft advised those running Microsoft Dynamics RMS not to install either service pack. The company said a "fix is currently in testing and will be available as soon as that process is complete".
Credit: XP update delayed over glitch from CNET News.com
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