Floydy - I was actually trying to be funny... lol you don't need to tell me what SP3 is
Just because I didn't install it sooner doesn't mean I haven't been keeping a close eye on the thing since the moment it was announced! I just don't like delving in where my own PC is concerned.
So, yeah, I was pretty sure what to expect from SP3, having read through the list of changes document (as I always do before applying a service pack). Was pleasantly surprised by the install time, I must admit, but as you say, that'll be because I was up to date with prior updates.
As regards needing Service Pack 1a or higher, in fact if you remember I stated just on the previous page of this very topic that it would only install if you had SP1a or higher (
clicky). The reason is probably because they couldn't fit it all on one CD-ROM if they included all the pre-SP1 stuff!
I think given how massive SP2 was, (and to a lesser extent, SP1 introduced some notable changes too), then the non-logical part of my mind was expecting to notice at least SOMETHING with SP3!!
Hey, at least the PC still boots, that's the main thing