A few days ago we reported that Microsoft had finally allowed folks to download the final service pack update (SP 3) for the Windows XP operating system. The release was delayed due to SP 3's incompatibilities with the Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System program. Well, according to a News.com story some PC owners with AMD based chips are reporting that installing SP 3 is causing their systems to be put into an endless reboot cycle.

A Microsoft rep states that the reason for this issue is because of " . . . OEMs improperly placing a Windows XP image created for an for Intel-based computer onto machines with non-Intel chipsets." If this unfortunate issue happens to you it looks like your only recourse is to contact Microsoft's support line. Hopefully no more bugs will be found in this final update to Windows XP; the formal support for the operating system is suppose to end in June although some PC makers are finding loopholes to continuing selling XP based PCs.