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Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!
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Old 28-06-2004, 13:58   #136
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

Not even going to prod it?
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Old 28-06-2004, 13:59   #137
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

My pc takes AGES to start up now....
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Old 28-06-2004, 14:25   #138
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

When its finally released would some kind person make a new thread saying so..

Keeping my barge pole at hand until then
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Old 28-06-2004, 14:29   #139
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

Well the pop-up blocker seems to be pretty handy and the firewall is a lot more active.....
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Old 28-06-2004, 15:12   #140
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

I'm trying to download SP2, but for some reason I get this message on the WindowsBeta page:

You cannot view this page at this time.

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Old 28-06-2004, 15:32   #141
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

Never mind, I just finished updating and Windows update says "We recommend you download and install Sp2" So I thought OK, time to download!

Hmm, says 100mb. I wonder if thats for the Home edition of Windows, and the 200+ one is for Professional.
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Old 28-06-2004, 15:43   #142
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

lol hmmm I ain't touchin' it either cos it won't let me .... *me* finds a spare £150 hah!
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Old 30-06-2004, 07:33   #143
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

Right, after waiting almost 4 minutes for my machine to finally boot, I've decided to do a system restore to get rid of SP2 - it might be different for you of course but my advice would be to AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!! It slowed everything down to an almost unworkable rate @ Gates
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Old 30-06-2004, 09:00   #144
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

hehe, it is only a working beta so wait for the final thing.
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

No way am i going to touch this, anytime i try anything new like updating stuff EVERYTHING goes wrong and i wish i hadbt started it !!!!
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Old 30-06-2004, 09:26   #146
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

I did create a slipstream CD with it integrated and didn't have any problems (on my virtual PC). But in the long run - I think I'll wait for the proper full version to come out.
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Old 30-06-2004, 10:01   #147
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

Since installing SP2, my system runs faster, and is more stable

SP1 used to be very slow, and used to crash a lot.
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Old 30-06-2004, 12:55   #148
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

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Well the pop-up blocker seems to be pretty handy and the firewall is a lot more active.....
So does that mean that ill still have to use ZA? Is there a link for the download?
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

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Yes, it's called "Windows Update"
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Re: MERGED Windows XP SP2

I installed SP2 ages ago and have recently downloaded a 100Mb update to it. Both installations went OK and the computer has been fine. The barge pole didn't seem needed.
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