Merged: Windows XP SP2 - discuss it here!

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by Wayne A

I installed the version for developers and IT Professionals. I think ill uninstall and wait for the proper release on Windows Update.

So you download a file that's over 250 meg in size, install it which takes a little while then decide to uninstall it and reinstall exactly the same thing just in a smaller file size at a later date? Nice one man ...

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by Wayne A

I installed the version for developers and IT Professionals. I think ill uninstall and wait for the proper release on Windows Update.

What the........

[Dave Stones]

i have downloaded and installed sp2, nothing noticeable apart from the new startup screen and the pesky security center. still, at least it detects BitDefender fine

also slipstreamed with my xp cd. waiting for next time i make a royal hash of my system

i used the 266mb KB835935 or whatever it is release none of this downloading it and uninstalling it crap for me, it took 2 straight days to come down (dial up, u see )

[MadGamer]

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

What the........

I did this purely because i want to wait for that update from Symantec to be released.

[Dave Stones]

so why did you install sp2 in the first place then?

I don't think theres any difference in the IT Professions one and the normal one, I just think the bigger one has things in it for networks etc. But I havn't seen anything different from the RC2 version yet

[Dave Stones]

i've just discovered "data execution protection" in computer settings...

Originally Posted by Help Center

Understanding Data Execution Prevention

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) helps prevent damage from viruses and other security threats that attack by running (executing) malicious code from memory locations that only Windows and other programs should use. This type of threat causes damage by taking over one or more memory locations in use by a program. Then it spreads and harms other programs, files, and even your e-mail contacts.

Unlike a firewall or antivirus program, DEP does not help prevent harmful programs from being installed on your computer. Instead, it monitors your programs to determine if they use system memory safely. To do this, DEP software works alone or with compatible microprocessors to mark some memory locations as "non-executable". If a program tries to run codeââ‚ ¬Ã¢â‚¬ÂÂÂ�malicious or notââ‚Âà ‚¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚ÂÂ�from a protected location, DEP closes the program and notifies you.

DEP can take advantage of software and hardware support. To use DEP, your computer must be running Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later. DEP software alone helps protect against certain types of malicious code attacks but to take full advantage of the protection that DEP can offer, your processor must support "execution protection". This is a hardware-based technology designed to mark memory locations as non-executable. If your processor does not support hardware-based DEP, it's a good idea to upgrade to a processor that offers execution protection features.

sounds interesting and slightly random...

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by Wayne A

I did this purely because i want to wait for that update from Symantec to be released.

Huh? Why don't you keep SP2 on, and install the update when it's released or is that security warning icon going to ruin your life or something?

ive just checked windows update on XP and its telling me that there are no updates for me. I've not installed SP2 either???

[Dave Stones]

sp2 hasnt been released to windows update yet gary_580

go to other sources for the network install

[Paul K]

Originally Posted by Wayne A

I installed the version for developers and IT Professionals. I think ill uninstall and wait for the proper release on Windows Update.

It's the same version just smaller as its done through windows update so I suppose only the bits you actually need are installed. Unless a very severe bug is discovered I cannot see any changes being made to the SP2 release, thats not to say they may not release an addtionall update or hotfix to clear any slight glitches

[MadGamer]

Symantec recommends to everybody that uses their products to install there update BEFORE installing SP2, because it will then avoid confliction in the security centre.

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by Wayne A

Symantec recommends to everybody that uses their products to install their update BEFORE installing SP2, because it will then avoid confliction in the security centre.

It doesn't really sound like a big issue, though.


And if you wait, you may be waiting a fair while, as Symantec have made no mention of when (or even if) an update for NAV 200x will be released.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Wayne A

Symantec recommends to everybody that uses their products to install there update BEFORE installing SP2, because it will then avoid confliction in the security centre.

Wayne I honestly can't see the problem here, from my understanding the update is only to allow the new security centre to see the status of your AV and firewall. Personally I told the security centre that I'd monitor my own as I cant be arsed, why can't you so the same?

Symantic's update will probably work if SP2 was installed before it anyway as most people have automatic updates on and won't have a choice over installing their patch first - I made sure my families computers are set up this way (saves me time).

This patch from Symantec WONT affect the running of your AV/firewall.

DON'T PANIC, DON'T PANIC, Permission to install SP2 Captain Mannering!

[heyyo]

i intalled one of the beta version of windows service pack 2, i am not getting a windows update pop-up telling me to install windows service pack 2...im confused..and i have cancelled the download as i already have it. will it only install the new bits or completely re-install?

thanks