Despite SP3 Problems Some Users Still Clamoring for Windows XP
As we’ve mentioned before, there’s an internet petition circulating which calls on Microsoft to extend support for Windows XP. Last time we checked in supporters had gathered some 160,000 signatures and, despite a slew of problems with the third Windows XP service pack, that number continues to climb.
As of this writing there are over 200,000 signatures, but according to InfoWorld, which is hosting the Save XP petition, “Microsoft has declined to meet with InfoWorld to receive the petition and discuss the concerns of its customers who have signed it.”
Granted, even 200,000 unhappy customers doesn’t amount to much of a protest, especially given Microsoft’s sales reports for Vista: 140 million copies sold. And further compounding the issue are new reports of yet another problem with Windows XP SP3.
Windows XP SP3 was repeatedly delayed, released, pulled back and then finally launched, but shortly thereafter users began to experience problems. The first issue that came to light was a couple of hardware compatibility issues with AMD-based PCs, and now there are reports that SP3 has problems connecting to Windows Home Server.
Early reports suggest that the problem is that SP3 disables the Terminal Services ActiveX control. If you run into the issue, check out this post in the Microsoft Windows Home Server forums which purportedly has a solution.
We’re not going to don the tin foil hat and suggest that Microsoft is sabotaging XP to encourage users to upgrade to Vista, but we do wonder how the numerous problems with SP3 will effect the drive to save the OS. Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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