Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!

[MetaWraith]

Nero is one of the progs that is on the list of applications needs to be upgraded to full compatability with SP2

[swoop101]

I am using the latest version, but it still won't work.

[Lord Nikon]

Using Nero 6.3.1.20 here, Ultra edition, and no problems.

[swoop101]

Originally Posted by Lord Nikon

Using Nero 6.3.1.20 here, Ultra edition, and no problems.

same version here, i am awaiting tech support from nero.

[paulyoung666]

not sure if anyone has posted this yet , the latest edition of pcpro has a copy of xpsp2 on it , it might save some ppl a big download

[Shaun]

I'm having real trouble with my APC power-chute software!!! It keeps using HUGE amounts of virtual memory, if I leave my PC on overnight it just crashes it. I've even done a clean install of XP and it still does it.

I can't find anything about it on the net, I guess I'll just have to wait for a new version to be released

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

not sure if anyone has posted this yet , the latest edition of pcpro has a copy of xpsp2 on it , it might save some ppl a big download

Got that but I'm still going to wait until all bugs are discovered.No make that until MOST bugs are discovered.

[greencreeper]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

Got that but I'm still going to wait until all bugs are discovered.No make that until MOST bugs are discovered.

Wise move. I said that SP2 would be more trouble than it's worth, but oh no - no one agreed with me. Now look. You'll get no sympathy from me

[jamesclarke555]

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

This non-security critical update helps resolve an issue where a limited number of systems running a BIOS without production support for Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron D processors based on Prescott C-0 stepping can potentially hang on Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation. After you install this update, you may have to restart your computer.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

Got that but I'm still going to wait until all bugs are discovered.No make that until MOST bugs are discovered.

Originally Posted by greencreeper

Wise move. I said that SP2 would be more trouble than it's worth, but oh no - no one agreed with me. Now look. You'll get no sympathy from me

[jamesclarke555]

Originally Posted by greencreeper

Wise move. I said that SP2 would be more trouble than it's worth, but oh no - no one agreed with me. Now look. You'll get no sympathy from me

If implemented properly, SP2 is awesome. By this I mean, I would only recommend SP2 to be slipstreamed and freshly installed with Windows XP tbh.

[SMHarman]

Originally Posted by jamesclarke555

If implemented properly, SP2 is awesome. By this I mean, I would only recommend SP2 to be slipstreamed and freshly installed with Windows XP tbh.

[on] OK what is slipstreaming [off]

[jamesclarke555]

Originally Posted by SMHarman

[on] OK what is slipstreaming [off]

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...501#post297501

[TigaSefi]

Have to say that SP2 works far better on a brand new system than an old one. If possible install it brand new slap on SP2 then continue as normal.

[macuser_e7]

The Register's review of XP Home with SP2 is here.

Its conclusion:

SP2 does a lot 'under the hood' so to speak, to make Windows more resistant to exploitation, and this is to be commended. However, it does little to address the fundamentally insecure Windows setup, which pretty well trumps the former accomplishment. A simplified and hardened Windows system will be nicely enhanced by SP2. But the average Windows system will not even be touched by this effort: it remains leaky, almost incomprehensible to its owners, except those served by professional admins.

Windows remains too difficult for the average person to administer, and therefore profoundly unsafe on the internet.