Goto device manager, click on the processor, click update driver. That should fix it. Let Windows search online for the best driver. It fixed my problems.

I hope this helps people here.

Damn M$, when will you get things right? Apple is telling the truth in those TV commercials. Idiots. Why fix something if it isn't broken, huh M$?

OJ

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see for more info which should give you better understanding of the issue
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
"...
The problem is that HP, and possibly other OEMs, deploy the same image to Intel-based desktops that they do to AMD-based desktops. It also appears that this is unique to their desktop image, and any HP AMD-based laptops are unaffected by the problem. Because the image for both Intel and AMD is the same all have the intelppm.sys driver installed and running. That driver provides power management on Intel-based computers. On an AMD-based computer, amdk8.sys provides the same functionality. Microsoft points out in a Knowledge Base article that installing both drivers on the same computer is an unsupported configuration, putting the blame on the OEM that deploys the image. The article in question was written when the same problem occurred after installing Service Pack 2 for Windows XP.
.."

there is also free support from MS for all SP3 install issues
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131

Cudni

The AMD processor is also deployed on some older Gateway models, so it could affect these users also.

Does MS actually test their software before deployment?

Could MS be sued for computer/Network downtime? It would be interesting if someone would be able to benchmark their AMD processor before SP3 (Temperature, current, voltage, power, speed, etc) vs. after installing SP3. AMD and Intel processors have different architectures - it could be possible to damage (beyond repair) the AMD processor if the settings were incorrect. MS better be prepared to pay up!

Okay, everyone who reads this, I ask one favor:

Benchmark your processor (there's many downloads that will benchmark) before and after SP3, and post the results here. We would all like to see the before and after.

OJ

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"Your every move is my calculated step"

Windows XP SP3 Adds 10% Performance Boost, Tests Show
http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/operatingsystems/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=207602577


Cudni

Moved to the correct forum.