Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here! - Page 30

MetaWraith · 25-08-2004, 20:53

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

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

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

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

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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!"

ZrByte · 26-08-2004, 03:50

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

Paul K · 26-08-2004, 08:15

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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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

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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

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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.