18-04-2004, 20:56
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Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!
Well yes I know some will have already installed this but I have to say what a big improvement it is. The Firewall that now checks in/out traffic. The popup blocker on internet explorer to mention a few of the improvements. This is a big improvement. I've had it on a few days now and nice work guys
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18-04-2004, 21:01
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
Time to burn me a XP SP2 slipstream CD methinks
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18-04-2004, 21:47
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
Confused!
I have just checked for updates, and no SP2 listed. Have I missed something?
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18-04-2004, 21:48
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
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Originally Posted by Sipowicz
Confused!
I have just checked for updates, and no SP2 listed. Have I missed something?
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From what I've heard you'll have it to download in a couple of days
Hense the reason for me posting
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18-04-2004, 21:51
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
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Originally Posted by Defiant
From what I've heard you'll have it to download in a couple of days
Hense the reason for me posting
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Noted, ta muchly
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18-04-2004, 21:55
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
Should note it leave's a backup file of 565MB called "ServicePackFiles" like the old one but much bigger!
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18-04-2004, 22:11
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
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Originally Posted by Xaccers
Time to burn me a XP SP2 slipstream CD methinks 
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Xac would you mind explaining how you go about it as its a real pain having to download a whole service pack when you do the inevitable yearly reinstall.
Oh, and does it included a roll-up of all the critical fixes et al that are out at the moment?
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18-04-2004, 22:24
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
*jumps in first*
http://www.iamnotageek.com/articles.php?aid=12&page=1 makes it nice and easy... even for me
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18-04-2004, 22:27
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
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Originally Posted by Dave Stones
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Well there are easier ways but less about those hey lol
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18-04-2004, 22:29
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
oh but i like nice simple steps and so forth...i have a nasty way of screwing simple things up when it involves installing stuff
im only young and ickle after all
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18-04-2004, 22:37
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
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Originally Posted by Dave Stones
im only young and ickle after all 
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True, and thanks for the link, but surely you should be busy packing so you can get back to uni and all that binge drinking??
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18-04-2004, 22:49
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
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Originally Posted by dellwear
True, and thanks for the link, but surely you should be busy packing so you can get back to uni and all that binge drinking?? 
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dont be daft, im not setting off til wednesday lunchtime... got a whole 3 days yet
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18-04-2004, 22:51
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
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Originally Posted by Dave Stones
dont be daft, im not setting off til wednesday lunchtime... got a whole 3 days yet 
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Silly me, thinking that normal unis started on a Monday like the rest of us!  :pp
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18-04-2004, 22:54
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
i dont start til the 28th.....
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18-04-2004, 23:37
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Re: Windows XP Sp2
 bloody students
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