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MadGamer 02-07-2004 17:13
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paulyoung666
looks like oh oh time , can you give us an exact error message when you boot up ??????????????
Nope :(

paulyoung666 02-07-2004 17:15
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by WNA
Nope :(

why not , is there nothing to tell or what , is it an error message you get or what , if need be get a few ppl around the pc so at least one person can catch it all :disturbd: :disturbd: :disturbd: :disturbd:

MadGamer 02-07-2004 17:16
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paulyoung666
why not , is there nothing to tell or what , is it an error message you get or what , if need be get a few ppl around the pc so at least one person can catch it all :disturbd: :disturbd: :disturbd: :disturbd:
Can't remember and i didn't note it down sorry. System restore has been like it for ages. *knew i shouldn't have installed it*

paulyoung666 02-07-2004 17:18
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by WNA
Can't remember and i didn't note it down sorry. System restore has been like it for ages. *knew i shouldn't have installed it*

so it dont appear everytime you boot then ?????????? , as for not installing it , i appear to be suffering no ill effects whatsoever , in fact my system appears to be faster at booting if anything :)

mrm1 02-07-2004 21:24
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Well after many attepts I still cant stop the "critical stop" sound on start up. Must be a driver or service not starting up but I cant see which one. Ive had driver problems in the past that have nearly trashed my system so i didnt want to take any risks.

Uninstalled SP2 from Add/Remove programs, then for good measure done a system restore to a point just before I installed SP2.

All is working perfectly as before. I think I will wait for the final release before I try again.

Mal 02-07-2004 21:30
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
I think I'll wait for the final release, as it seems it's okay for some and not for others.

MadGamer 02-07-2004 21:52
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Im left facing a reformat cos my system runs like a dog.

Mal 02-07-2004 21:54
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by WNA
Im left facing a reformat cos my system runs like a dog.
A greyhound can run fast you know! ;)

MadGamer 02-07-2004 21:57
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mal
A greyhound can run fast you know! ;)
A slow dog then :D:p:;)

Shaun 02-07-2004 22:02
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
I ghosted mine back as there was a problem with NAV using live update with it, I think I'll wait until it cones out officially before I try again :(

Ramrod 02-07-2004 22:28
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mal
I think I'll wait for the final release, as it seems it's okay for some and not for others.
Me too :erm:

Russ 03-07-2004 00:11
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Odd...so very odd.....I decided to remove Zone Alarm Pro and guess what....boot-up speed has now improved considerably, to that point that I may not reformat...wierd.

MadGamer 03-07-2004 00:14
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Do you think that Norton AV might have slowed my PC down then?

Russ 03-07-2004 00:15
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
No idea

dilli-theclaw 03-07-2004 00:18
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
It finally messed up my virtual install..... So I think I'll wait for the proper release too :)

mrm1 03-07-2004 21:32
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ D
Odd...so very odd.....I decided to remove Zone Alarm Pro and guess what....boot-up speed has now improved considerably, to that point that I may not reformat...wierd.

This is a known problem with Zone Alarm. If you go in to c:\Windows\internet Logs when Zonealarm is not running and delete everythin there then Zonealarm loads a lot quicker. However you may loose any "special" program settings you may have set so make sure you save your configuration first that after the clean up just re load them.

Russ 03-07-2004 22:10
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Doesn't really matter now anyway....I reformatted, reinstalled SP2 and everything's hunky dory now!

And with no sign of ZAP :D

paulyoung666 05-07-2004 17:15
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
can anyone who has installed xpsp2 have a look and see what version of direct x they are running , it is now showing mine as having 9.0c , i dont remember installing it seperately , so i was wondering if xpsp2 has installed it :)

Paul K 05-07-2004 17:33
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Showing 9.0c here too ;) Not that I installed it LOL

paulyoung666 05-07-2004 17:37
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Showing 9.0c here too ;) Not that I installed it LOL

cheers my mate , looks as though it is part of xpsp2 :)

dilli-theclaw 05-07-2004 18:11
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paulyoung666
cheers my mate , looks as though it is part of xpsp2 :)
Definately part of sp2 yes...

I'm now going to do a full install of xp with sp2 on my main machine so I hope it all goes well :)

paulyoung666 05-07-2004 18:17
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dilligaf1701
Definately part of sp2 yes...

I'm now going to do a full install of xp with sp2 on my main machine so I hope it all goes well :)


fingers crossed for you , the only problem i am having is that it doesnt like p2p for some reason , seems to throw a wobbler when i try and use it , strange , deffo faster than before though , even the wife commented on that so it must be true :D :D :D :D

ntl customer 10-07-2004 10:45
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
I've just read some stuff about XP SP2 on this page.

Quote:
Automatic Updates improvements
Say what you will about Microsoft, but the company has always been at the forefront of delivery software update electronically, and though competitors like Mac OS X and Linux have gained similar facilities over the years, none offer the software update simplicity and automation Windows XP has, thanks to features like Automatic Updates and Windows Update. In XP SP2, these features get a heck of a lot better, further extending Microsoft's lead over the competition.

First, you get a full-screen Automatic Updates advertisement the first time you boot a Windows XP SP2 system, which strongly recommends turning on Automatic Updates (Figure). This is good advice. Furthermore, Automatic Updates is set up, by default, to not only download, but install, any critical updates. This, too, is good advice.

Of course, if you're an idiot, you can turn off this feature. Thankfully, Microsoft has configured Automatic Updates to bug you incessantly if you turn it off. Bravo. Another win for the Good Guys.
Gee, thanks for calling us users who don't wish to have MS automatically install updates on our boxes at will idiots! :fit:

I don't like this incessant bugging - maybe good for newbies but for those of us who like a bit more control over what happens. :td:

dilli-theclaw 10-07-2004 10:53
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paulyoung666
fingers crossed for you , the only problem i am having is that it doesnt like p2p for some reason , seems to throw a wobbler when i try and use it , strange , deffo faster than before though , even the wife commented on that so it must be true :D :D :D :D
Well - I've had no problems since I've put it on. I did hear somewhere there was a Nero issue - but I've burnt quite a few dvd's since I got my drive on Wednesday and not had a coaster yet so that seems fine.

It certainly seems a bit faster - but that may be due to a fresh install.

I've disabled the auto update feature - and the firewall.

Stephen 10-07-2004 11:23
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
I have had it installed for a month and have yet to have any problems. I love the new security features and it also seems a lot more stable.

Electrolyte01 10-07-2004 11:41
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Like I have said in other posts, I find it faster and more stable than SP1! SP1 used to take forever to load, and it used to crash my system often (shell used to crash) but SP2 stopped this problem :p:

A BETA they call it, I call it a performance booster :D

MadGamer 10-07-2004 17:01
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Ive heard on another forum that Microsoft are going to do a new build of SP2 which is going to be released today. Anyone care to shed any light on this?

jamesclarke555 10-07-2004 17:06
Windows XP SP2 RTM Due Within 2 Weeks...
 
http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?c...=main&id=22113

Cool :cool:

MadGamer 13-07-2004 19:15
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Delayed: http://www.flexbeta.net/main/comment...&shownews=8229

MadGamer 23-07-2004 21:59
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Now Microsoft are saying that the final release is going to be late July. Well guess what ladies and gentlemen it is late July and still no SP2 final release. :rolleyes:

http://www.microsoft-watch.com/artic...1611106,00.asp

paulyoung666 23-07-2004 22:42
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Now Microsoft are saying that the final release is going to be late July. Well guess what ladies and gentlemen it is late July and still no SP2 final release. :rolleyes:

http://www.microsoft-watch.com/artic...1611106,00.asp

dont hold your breath ;) , as an aside , it would appear that it has been causing me a bsod problem to boot :erm: :erm: :erm:

MadGamer 02-08-2004 19:56
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Early August

http://www.internetnews.com/ent-news...le.php/3379711

paulyoung666 02-08-2004 20:22
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A

hello , its early august :rofl:

Electrolyte01 02-08-2004 20:23
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paulyoung666
hello , its early august :rofl:
Your fast arn't you :p:

paulyoung666 02-08-2004 20:24
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Electrolyte
Your fast arn't you :p:
i try my best :D :D :D :D

MadGamer 02-08-2004 21:03
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
I ask this question again, is there an offical release date in August?

andygrif 02-08-2004 21:26
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Not yet, sometime this month apparently, but that's what they said last month.

dilli-theclaw 02-08-2004 21:28
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
I ask this question again, is there an offical release date in August?
Are you in a hurry to get it or something?

paulyoung666 02-08-2004 21:42
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dilligaf1701
Are you in a hurry to get it or something?

looks like it , not sure why though :D :D :D

MadGamer 02-08-2004 22:12
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paulyoung666
looks like it , not sure why though :D :D :D
Security people security.

paulyoung666 02-08-2004 22:32
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Security people security.

you will worry yourself into an early grave my friend :disturbd: :D :D :D

dilli-theclaw 02-08-2004 22:33
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paulyoung666
you will worry yourself into an early grave my friend :disturbd: :D :D :D
But you can bet it'll be a VERY secure one ;):D

Electrolyte01 02-08-2004 23:02
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Security people security.
What security would this be? :erm:

Windows is as full as bugs as much as infected waste :rolleyes:

EDIT: How many AS'S did I put there? I lost count :disturbd: :disturbd: :disturbd:

Richard M 02-08-2004 23:03
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Heh, very true.
The best defence is to use a NAT router/hardware firewall and any browser that isn't IE. :D

I just want it for DirectX 9.0c. :)

Acathla 04-08-2004 13:41
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Just been informed that XP SP2 is due to be released TODAY!

How true this is i suppose only the next few hours can tell but heres hoping!

Here's Hoping...it doesnt actually break my system!
Here's Hoping...it is compatable with my current software!
Here's Hoping...I can switch the damn firewall off completely!
Here's Hoping...well lets just hope!

SOSAGES 04-08-2004 13:55
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
from my understanding it will be put on the web on the 10th

5th August RTM Announcement
10th August RTW
24th August On win update

but u may get a leak before then - im willing to wait a few more days

Bifta 04-08-2004 13:58
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard M
Heh, very true.
The best defence is to use a NAT router/hardware firewall and any browser that isn't IE. :D

I just want it for DirectX 9.0c. :)
Why not just download DirectX 9.0c and leave SP2 alone (like I'm going to do ;))

MadGamer 05-08-2004 13:25
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Well according to the second article on this site: http://www.pchelpforum.com/index.php Windows XP SP2 has gone RTM

Paul K 05-08-2004 13:30
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Well according to the second article on this site: http://www.pchelpforum.com/index.php Windows XP SP2 has gone RTM
Just found this on Neowin
Quote:
Microsoft pulls XP Service Pack at last moment

No date given for release


By INQUIRER staff: Thursday 05 August 2004, 07:08

SERVICE PACK two for Windows XP was supposed to be released to manufacturing yesterday but Microsoft pulled it at the last moment, without giving a reason for the move.
So far, it hasn't given another date for the release, designed to provide rather more security than previous versions of Windows.

The only thing Microsoft said was that it needed to make sure that Service Pack Two met quality standards.

MadGamer 05-08-2004 13:32
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Great another long wait. Whats the excuse this time? i wonder.

Bifta 05-08-2004 13:38
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Great another long wait. Whats the excuse this time? i wonder.
If you're running a reasonable firewall and AV software SP2 is going to do very little for you, I tried the beta, it's nothing to get excited about, in fact, you'll probably notice very little difference apart from more grief when you use IE. so I fail to see why you're getting so excited about it's release, I certainly won't be installing it until I come across software I need that demands it's.

Paul K 05-08-2004 13:39
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Great another long wait. Whats the excuse this time? i wonder.
Don't think it will be a long wait as they are still quoting the 25th as the time when it will release through Windows Update, probably found a bug to fix before it releases.

Paul K 05-08-2004 13:40
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bifta
If you're running a reasonable firewall and AV software SP2 is going to do very little for you, I tried the beta, it's nothing to get excited about, in fact, you'll probably notice very little difference apart from more grief when you use IE. so I fail to see why you're getting so excited about it's release, I certainly won't be installing it until I come across software I need that demands it's.
Must admit the Betas were nothing special and most people won't notice any difference if they are already using firewalls and anti-virus software. More likely to get a few annoying balloon tips though lol

Bifta 05-08-2004 13:46
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Must admit the Betas were nothing special and most people won't notice any difference if they are already using firewalls and anti-virus software. More likely to get a few annoying balloon tips though lol
Whatever they did to IE in SP2 annoyed me, if you preview local documents with javascript/flash etc in them you have to do a couple of clicks each time to allow the content to show, never did find a way round it.

MadGamer 05-08-2004 13:51
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Must admit the Betas were nothing special and most people won't notice any difference if they are already using firewalls and anti-virus software. More likely to get a few annoying balloon tips though lol
So does SP2 offer anti virus then?

Paul K 05-08-2004 13:55
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Nope but it does display a warning if it THINKS you aren't running an antivirus tool. Trouble is it doesn't recognise all anti-virus software and firewalls. MS are working on an anti-virus tool though..... coming soon lol

Paul K 06-08-2004 18:35
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Just seen on another site that the final version of XP SP2 has been released onto the Windows BETA testers site so it looks like it's finally going to be finished. All we have to do now is wait for the release to web to occur :)
This has just been posted on Neowin
Quote:
Thought you might like to read this from the newsgroup----

Final testing is complete and at 10:08am this morning we signed off on build 2180 as Windows XP Service Pack 2, releasing it to manufacturing. The final build will be available to beta sites immediately at http://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/download/dl3.asp. You will find both English and German versions there, Japanese will follow early next week.

Next week the service pack will be available on the Microsoft Download Center for general download. In the interim we're making the update available to you via the beta web site.

If you are running RC2, or any other build released to beta sites, we invite you to turn on Automatic Updates, and starting on August 10th your system will automatically download the express version of Windows XP SP2. For typical home users this is about a 75 MB download; for those on RC2 it should be less than 30 MB. As soon as the background download is complete, you will be prompted to install SP2 and to accept the EULA (SP2 does not install automatically even if Automatic Updates is set to automatically install security updates). If you have a modem connection, don't "Cancel" the update once it's in progress; just disconnect and when you reconnect later, it will automatcially pick up where it left off until it completes.

Q: What's next?

A: For the next 2 weeks the beta newsgroups will still be available to you. We'll be in the newsgroups and hope you'll discuss your experience with early SP2 deployments there. On August 18th the newsgroups will close and we'll move on to finding and fixing the bugs in Windows 2003 Server SP1.

Thanks for all your time and effort in driving the quality high in SP2 and finding those tricky issue that only seem to occur in the wild and never under laboratory conditions. Be sure to verify and update your contact information at http://beta.microsoft.com so we can get in touch with you in the future.

I hope your experience testing SP2 was a good one. We've saved the chat logs and when we build the next beta program I'll see what we can do to implement some of your suggestions.

SOSAGES 06-08-2004 19:15
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
i have no idea if its final - but

*link removed*

link was fake! DO NOT DOWNLOAD.

Build # 2180 is stamped boldly on the shiny new badge adorning their latest efforts to update the rapidly aging Windows XP and keep some interest alive in their on-going Operating System endeavours till Windows Longhorn debuts sometime in 2006.

Build # 2180 is 266.1MB in size for the English version apperntly and this wasnt :)

Paul K 06-08-2004 19:24
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Probably one of the older builds as the RTM is only available from windowsbeta ;) There are a few older build links floating around so people need to be careful what they download.

SOSAGES 06-08-2004 20:04
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
indeed but the link was taken from windowsbeta - also a few mirrors of it are up elsewhere and it made its way onto the donkey network - maybe fake maybe not i suggest a d/l and examine it - *edit* seems someone did examine - ho hum another repeat of the sp1 "oh i want sp2 now gimmie gimmie"

Paul K 07-08-2004 10:03
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SOSAGES
i have no idea if its final - but

*link removed*

link was fake! DO NOT DOWNLOAD.

Build # 2180 is stamped boldly on the shiny new badge adorning their latest efforts to update the rapidly aging Windows XP and keep some interest alive in their on-going Operating System endeavours till Windows Longhorn debuts sometime in 2006.

Build # 2180 is 266.1MB in size for the English version apperntly and this wasnt :)
When it is released you should get either
WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
or
xpsp2_RTM_ENU.exe
From what I have seen we have to wait a bit longer for the releases
Quote:
Don't believe me? http://blogs.msdn.com/

8/6 Release to manufacturing
8/9 Release to Microsoft Download Center (network installation package)
8/9 Release to MSDN subscription site (CD ISO image)
8/10 Release to Automatic Updates (for machines running pre-release versions of Windows XP Service Pack 2 only)
8/16 Release to Automatic Updates (for machines NOT running pre-releases versions of Windows XP Service Pack 2)
8/16 Release to Software Update Services
Later in August Release to Windows Update for interactive user installations

MadGamer 07-08-2004 11:00
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
When it is released you should get either
WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
or
xpsp2_RTM_ENU.exe
From what I have seen we have to wait a bit longer for the releases
So i take it that we can download the final release now then?

Paul K 07-08-2004 11:03
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
So i take it that we can download the final release now then?
American dates Wayne ;) The general download from the MS download center should be ready by the 16th, personally I would wait till it's on an official Microsoft site as you never know what people are doing to files before they share them.

MadGamer 07-08-2004 12:18
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
American dates Wayne ;) The general download from the MS download center should be ready by the 16th, personally I would wait till it's on an official Microsoft site as you never know what people are doing to files before they share them.
ok. the 16th? ill be on Holiday. Ah well at least i can download it when the servers arent busy. Go on the 13th and come back on the 27th.

Dave Stones 07-08-2004 12:20
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
hope you arent disappointed when it comes and doesnt do anything visible to your system....

MadGamer 07-08-2004 12:23
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Stones
hope you arent disappointed when it comes and doesnt do anything visible to your system....
Why? It will be the final release.

Paul K 07-08-2004 12:32
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Why? It will be the final release.
A lot of what SP2 does is background fixes and patches, you get a new security centre icon in the control panel but not much other visible stuff as far as I could tell.

dr wadd 07-08-2004 12:43
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
The Inquirer are reporting that SP2 is not available for download to MSDN subscribers.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/

Bifta 07-08-2004 13:10
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dr wadd
The Inquirer are reporting that SP2 is not available for download to MSDN subscribers.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/
That differs slightly to Microsofts version of events.

Bifta 07-08-2004 13:12
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Why? It will be the final release.
So what? Windows XP is still going to look and function in the same way, you're getting over-excited for no reason, I've tried SP2, you're missing nothing.

Electrolyte01 07-08-2004 13:25
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
For over 100mb of a update there isn't hardly anything noticiable in SP2, all I have noticed is the advanced firewall and the warning when automatic updates are turned off.

Your not missing much Wayne.

poolking 07-08-2004 13:37
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
also most of the patches that are in SP2, should be already installed on your system if you were using the Auto Update feature.

TigaSefi 07-08-2004 14:05
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
I got it on here and it crap ;) nowt new to play with at all.

Electrolyte01 07-08-2004 16:14
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Well they may add things into the final version, but I wouldn't count on it.

Bifta 07-08-2004 16:22
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Electrolyte
Well they may add things into the final version, but I wouldn't count on it.
They won't add anything to the final version, the whole point of alpha and beta testing is to iron out bugs, they're not going to introduce things at this late stage and have to have it all retested again.

TigaSefi 07-08-2004 16:36
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2
 
Trust me, this is the final version and there very little changed to the visible eye, though in the control panel , they have put in a wireless networking wizard.

LooeyUK 09-08-2004 19:21
Re: XP Service Pack 2 - Problem
 
Windows XP Service Pack 2 is out now

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

peacedude2k4 09-08-2004 19:23
Re: XP Service Pack 2 - Problem
 
i quote

DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller, more appropriate download will be available soon on Windows Update. To receive this download, turn on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP to receive an optimized download of SP2. Please visit Protect Your PC for more information on receiving Windows XP SP2

That is on the page it is for IT Devlopers and proffesionals IE: wait till final release to public on windows update page ;)

Tricky 09-08-2004 20:03
Re: XP Service Pack 2 - Problem
 
This may help you all?

Quote:
On Monday 9 August 2004, Microsoft has released Windows XP Service Pack 2 on the Download Center.

In addition, Microsoft has made several Windows XP Service Pack 2
resources available to help customers evaluate and deploy Windows XP
Service Pack 2. Customers are encouraged to review these resources and
deploy Windows XP SP2 as soon as possible.

- Windows XP Service Pack 2 Download (presently only English and German
Network Packages):http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 Resources for IT Professionals:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...ntain/winxpsp2.
mspx
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Center for IT Professionals:http://support.microsoft.com/default...WindowsXPSP2it
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 835935:http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=835935
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 811113:http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=811113
- Windows XP Service Pack 2:http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 328010:http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=328010
- Guidance, and resources for customers who wish to temporarily disable
delivery of this Windows XP Service Pack 2 via Automatic Updates and
Windows Update is available here:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/winxpsp2.

Note that Windows Update Service Pack 2 will be released to Automatic
Updates for systems running pre-release versions of Windows XP Service
Pack 2 only on 10 August 2004. It will be released to Automatic Updates
for systems NOT running pre-release versions of Windows XP Service Pack
2 only on 16 August 2004.
Note the very last sentance...

peacedude2k4 09-08-2004 20:14
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released (09/08/04)
 
Well found :D


Thanks alot can shut alot of people up i know with that one :tu:

Electrolyte01 09-08-2004 20:19
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released (09/08/04)
 
I'm not downloading it until the individual computer version is released VIA Windows Update. I don't want the 270MB IT Professions one. Any one who just wants it for a normal computer just wait for it to come up on Windows Update :)

peacedude2k4 09-08-2004 20:28
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Same here


I would recommend everyone who just wants the normal version which probally will be a much smaller download to await the 16th August release on Windows Update :)

Electrolyte01 09-08-2004 20:30
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Well the RC2 version which is running on my notebook was 130mb, so I can see it being around that figure.

MadGamer 09-08-2004 20:36
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
So people running XP SP2 RC2 can download the one that was released today then?

Electrolyte01 09-08-2004 20:37
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
So people running XP SP2 RC2 can download the one that was released today then?
No, any one can download it, but it's for IT Professions etc. It's not really for normal users yet, that's why I'm waiting for it to come out on Windows Update.

jamesclarke555 09-08-2004 21:29
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
So people running XP SP2 RC2 can download the one that was released today then?
It won't let you install over previous builds, however there is a way:

Just go to to HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Wndows NT\ in the Windows Registry and delete the keys CSDBuild and CSDVersion ;)

Plus with this full release, you can slipstream a new XP CD with SP2 integrated.

Paul K 09-08-2004 21:42
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesclarke555
It won't let you install over previous builds, however there is a way:

Just go to to HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Wndows NT\ in the Windows Registry and delete the keys CSDBuild and CSDVersion ;)

Plus with this full release, you can slipstream a new XP CD with SP2 integrated.
AFAIK It will let you install over certain variants of the pre-release candidate but not others. I downloaded the release first thing this morning (couldn't get it yesterday as the servers were getting hammered) because I shall be slipstreaming it onto XP and burning it to CD for future use.

TigaSefi 09-08-2004 22:25
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
grrrr it still says 2158 in the about screen. Someone keeps saying it 2180 but the official one from MS site is 2158 ???

MadGamer 09-08-2004 22:37
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
I cant create a slipstreamed CD because mine are only recovery. They only have 1 file on each.

Bifta 09-08-2004 22:39
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesclarke555
It won't let you install over previous builds, however there is a way:

Just go to to HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Wndows NT\ in the Windows Registry and delete the keys CSDBuild and CSDVersion ;)

Plus with this full release, you can slipstream a new XP CD with SP2 integrated.
Please don't encourage Private Pike to tinker with his registry ;)

Tuftus 09-08-2004 22:43
Build Numbers
 
Neowin are reporting that Build 2600 is the pukka release...

Hope this helps (sorry if already pointed out, did not have time to scan 20 pages)

Tuftus

Tricky 09-08-2004 22:50
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Well it's installed on mine (no previous SP2 releases) and all seems OK? - This little "Windows Security Centre" sounds a little weird! - Windows Secure in the same sentance surely not?

Dave Stones 09-08-2004 22:51
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bifta
Please don't encourage Private Pike to tinker with his registry ;)
:rofl:

MadGamer 09-08-2004 23:01
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bifta
Please don't encourage Private Pike to tinker with his registry ;)
Grow Up please ;) Im learning, i havent broken my PC. I put everything back to normal.

paulyoung666 09-08-2004 23:23
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Grow Up please ;) Im learning, i havent broken my PC. I put everything back to normal.

or chill out and dont be so sensitive , it will do you well ;)

MadGamer 09-08-2004 23:25
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paulyoung666
or chill out and dont be so sensitive , it will do you well ;)
Im hot, can you blame me?

Electrolyte01 09-08-2004 23:25
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Im hot, can you blame me?
We're all hot, don't blame it on the weather :p:

Jon M 09-08-2004 23:25
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne A
Grow Up please ;) Im learning, i havent broken my PC. I put everything back to normal.
I thought it was your Dad's PC? Which was kind of the point when you were being given the warnings before.

Bifta 09-08-2004 23:28
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Heh, it's ok, I can see the funny side of being told to grow up by a school kid :D

Paul 09-08-2004 23:32
Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2 - Now released
 
Ok, lets all count to 10 and get on with life. We don't need to make mountains out of molehills. :)


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