Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here! - Page 5

Defiant · 10-05-2004, 15:29

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Originally Posted by andygrif

Ah OK....well ME was a whole different story....personally I think that OS should ONLY have been available for free

They wont admit it but they know Windows Me was a bad mistake. Thats why they gave more life to Windows 98

Shaun · 10-05-2004, 15:32

I'm beginning to wonder what the advantage of installing SP2 is on a fully patched machine, surely all the critical updates will still be released in Windows update? Is it worth messing with the config of the machine that much?

On a side note, I installed an update version of XP on a relatives comp but i couldn't do a full install as she only has an HP recovery version of ME and not an OEM disk. I've been told there is an MS knowledge base article that shows you how to make a bootable CD-R that allows you to do a full install but I can't for the life of me find it on the MS site. Have any of you guys got any experience of this?

Defiant · 10-05-2004, 15:35

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Originally Posted by dellwear

I'm beginning to wonder what the advantage of installing SP2 is on a fully patched machine, surely all the critical updates will still be released in Windows update? Is it worth messing with the config of the machine that much?

It doesn't just have the latest patchs it has added features for XP. Like a real firewall and popup protection etc

Bifta · 10-05-2004, 15:39

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Originally Posted by dellwear

I'm beginning to wonder what the advantage of installing SP2 is on a fully patched machine, surely all the critical updates will still be released in Windows update? Is it worth messing with the config of the machine that much?

By the look of it, most of what's been added is complete crap, I'm personally going to stick with Service Pack 1 until I have absolutely no choice but to upgrade. It appears to cater to the less knowledgable users who don't really have the first clue as to how to protect their machines.

MadGamer · 10-05-2004, 15:41

I wish they would release it now.

Shaun · 10-05-2004, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Defiant

It doesn't just have the latest patchs it has added features for XP. Like a real firewall and popup protection etc

But how many of those do we really need? I've got a firewall and pop-up blocker

I'm just wondering if it's worth all the added stress of messing up my system now I've got it just how I like it?

Bifta · 10-05-2004, 15:42

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Originally Posted by WNA

I wish they would release it now.

Why?

MadGamer · 10-05-2004, 15:43

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Originally Posted by Bifta

Why?

Cos im actually fed up with the MSN and Google toolbar.

Defiant · 10-05-2004, 15:46

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Originally Posted by dellwear

But how many of those do we really need? I've got a firewall and pop-up blocker

I'm just wondering if it's worth all the added stress of messing up my system now I've got it just how I like it?

Well dont know about you but I feel allot better having Zonealarm Pro and NOW a real XP firewall working at the same time. As for the popup blocker because its built into IE6 it works a treat

willie · 10-05-2004, 15:47

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Originally Posted by WNA

Cos im actually fed up with the MSN and Google toolbar.

Then dont use them

Shaun · 10-05-2004, 16:15

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Originally Posted by Defiant

Well dont know about you but I feel allot better having Zonealarm Pro and NOW a real XP firewall working at the same time. As for the popup blocker because its built into IE6 it works a treat

Just seems like they are trying to foist more crap on us, I'm perfectly happy with XP as it is, personally I'd rather they spend the time, money and effort on Longhorn at least that would be worth while.

Stuartbe · 10-05-2004, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Defiant

Well dont know about you but I feel allot better having Zonealarm Pro and NOW a real XP firewall working at the same time. As for the popup blocker because its built into IE6 it works a treat

Bear in mind m8 that having 2 firewalls running can create problems and even weaken system security. Its better to just run ZAPRO IMHO....

Going to install SP2 tonight on the inlaws machine !!

Anything to watch out for peeps ?

andygrif · 10-05-2004, 16:47

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Originally Posted by dellwear

Just seems like they are trying to foist more crap on us, I'm perfectly happy with XP as it is, personally I'd rather they spend the time, money and effort on Longhorn at least that would be worth while.

I think they had to do something to address the barrage of attacks on their architechture of the OS - so there will be a lot of 'back-of-house' changes that most will never know about - but will make the systems running it far more resillient to attacks.

It also has some features, or so I have read, to prevent browser hijacks and so on. Probably nothing you can't buy anywhere else as third party, but highly useful none the less.

Defiant · 10-05-2004, 16:48

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Originally Posted by Stuartbe

Bear in mind m8 that having 2 firewalls running can create problems and even weaken system security. Its better to just run ZAPRO IMHO....

Going to install SP2 tonight on the inlaws machine !!

Anything to watch out for peeps ?

I know but I find the new XP firewall gr8 for the ics network I run. Had no problems so far anyway plus tested it on the net and its come up safe

MadGamer · 10-05-2004, 17:06

So is it offically released yet? or are we discussing the beta version?