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 Microsoft has delayed the launch of the Windows XP Service Pack 3. The measure was taken due to a "compatibility issue". The software giant said the fix is in testing and will be released as soon as it will be ready.

"In the last few days, we have uncovered a compatibility issue between Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) and Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)," a Microsoft spokesperson said in an e-mail.

However, the guys from Neowin have found the download links of the SP3 update. I do not recommend to use any of the upgrade because they were not launched officially. Nevertheless, if you consider to use them you should know that your system could be exposed to risks. Check the download links below:

• Stand-alone installer for Windows XP SP3 English, 32 Bit (316 MB)
• Windows XP SP3 for Chinese Traditional, 32 Bit Systems
• Windows XP SP3 for Spanish, 32 Bit Systems (308 MB)
• Windows XP SP3 for German, 32 Bit Systems (313 MB)
• Windows XP SP3 for Polish, 32 Bit Systems
• Windows XP SP3 for French, 32 Bit Systems