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MetaWraith 25-08-2004 20:53
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Well, I have a firewall, I have an anti-virus prog and it's configured to update every day, dont need a WinSecurityCentre to keep tabs on that.

As for the Popup blocker, all the browsers I have installed have them already built in.

The only thing I really wanted from SP2 was the memory protection element,and the fear that subsequent updates may depend on SP2. Oh well time will tell.

Richard M 25-08-2004 21:27
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Just installed SP2 due to it being available on Win Update now.
Everything runs fine, the system came back up and is running the same speed as usual.
Got some pics of the "virus protection", the no-execute instructions on my AMD64.

Paul K 25-08-2004 21:32
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Originally Posted by Richard M
Just installed SP2 due to it being available on Win Update now.
Everything runs fine, the system came back up and is running the same speed as usual.
Got some pics of the "virus protection", the no-execute instructions on my AMD64.
No firewall? Or did it not recognise one that you use?

Richard M 25-08-2004 21:32
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I have a router. :)

Paul K 25-08-2004 21:34
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Originally Posted by Richard M
I have a router. :)
Outbound protection? I have a router here but I don't trust some software companies to stop trying to hide things in the background of their apps ;)

dilli-theclaw 25-08-2004 21:36
Re: Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!
 
I've let sp2's new firewall manage my outbound connections now - I also have a router - but I thought I'd give the new firewall a shot :-)

Richard M 26-08-2004 01:36
Re: Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!
 
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Originally Posted by Paul
Outbound protection? I have a router here but I don't trust some software companies to stop trying to hide things in the background of their apps ;)
I used to use Zone Alarm but it was more of an annoyance than anything, especially if you're a gamer like me - "Oh look! It's time to play "guess where the accept button is!" :rolleyes:

ZrByte 26-08-2004 03:50
Re: Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!
 
Now I admit I havent been playing with it long but am I correct in thinking that you have to open up each port in the SP2 firewall individually? I have a range of about 50 ports I need to open up to use BitTorrent correctly and I will kill someone if I have to do them all one at a time :mad:

Paul K 26-08-2004 08:15
Re: Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZrByte
Now I admit I havent been playing with it long but am I correct in thinking that you have to open up each port in the SP2 firewall individually? I have a range of about 50 ports I need to open up to use BitTorrent correctly and I will kill someone if I have to do them all one at a time :mad:
I think I remember a post somewhere saying you can adjust the .inf file for the firewall to accomodate setting multiple ports in one hit.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
and
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
may help

Mal 26-08-2004 11:14
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I downloaded sp2 last night. Touch wood, I've not had any problems upto now. My computer even seems to boot up faster, but that might just be my imagination.

Mauldor 26-08-2004 13:14
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Been Running SP2 for a while, im not 100% sure, is it officially done and dusted or is this still some mad beta that MS have dished out? Not had any problems at all so far, CD/DVD Writing works fine (never worked properly on the other Beta), MacAfee is happy and running well and generally ok but.....

I feel my computers runs slower than it used to, odd that others have said it seems to run faster, wierd...

Paul K 26-08-2004 13:21
Re: Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mauldor
Been Running SP2 for a while, im not 100% sure, is it officially done and dusted or is this still some mad beta that MS have dished out? Not had any problems at all so far, CD/DVD Writing works fine (never worked properly on the other Beta), MacAfee is happy and running well and generally ok but.....

I feel my computers runs slower than it used to, odd that others have said it seems to run faster, wierd...
If you have been running it for a while you may have a pre-release beta version :erm: in which case it may be running a little less than 100% How long ago did you download it and where did you get it from?

SMHarman 26-08-2004 13:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mal
I downloaded sp2 last night. Touch wood, I've not had any problems upto now. My computer even seems to boot up faster, but that might just be my imagination.
Why am I reminded of the Shell Optimax adverts with Quentin (eastend) Wilson "Now I've installed SP2, the birdsong is sweeter, the air smells fresher, the stereo sounds better, my house looks cleaner and I've lost 10lbs"

ZrByte 26-08-2004 13:51
Re: Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
I think I remember a post somewhere saying you can adjust the .inf file for the firewall to accomodate setting multiple ports in one hit.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
and
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
may help
Thanks paul, I'll look into those though the sp2 firewall and security center annoyed me too much last night so I disabled them :)

Paul K 26-08-2004 13:53
Re: Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZrByte
Thanks paul, I'll look into those though the sp2 firewall and security center annoyed me too much last night so I disabled them :)
Yep, since they are services that is easy to do if you want to ;) Hope the links help you to get it working the way you want it.


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