SP2 - My experience last nite - GoFuckYourself.com

bjjb · 08-11-2004, 11:10 AM

Ive been running various beta versions of SP2 since February and never had a problem. So I figure what the hell. Ill give the final release a shot. Downloaded it from MS, installed, rebooted, no problems. Go to connect my DSL and start having problems. Seems that SP2 knocked out my modem drivers, as well as my network connections. Took me about an hour to fix that shit. Over all a good update, but a pain in the ass to have to put up with network issues on a machine that can run for weeks at a time with no reboots or reconnections to DSL.

NoCarrier · 08-11-2004, 11:12 AM

One of the many reasons why I am going to wait a couple of weeks before installing that shit..

tony286 · 08-11-2004, 11:20 AM

I guess thats why the regular consumer version is not out yet. Thats why I am not worry about it . lots of people will hear the horror stories and not do it. It was a year til I updated to sp1.

touretts · 08-11-2004, 11:42 AM

rtm is the consumer version.

JSA Matt · 08-11-2004, 11:44 AM

Could someone please explain what "wait a couple weeks" is going to do for anyone? You are going to get the same release in a couple weeks through windows update as you would get today from microsoft.com

RFlagg · 08-11-2004, 12:21 PM

The main reason for waiting is simple, while the majority of fixes in this release are for securing the sheep, that's who will be flooding the regular support channels for help once they run into thier particular grief. IT pros and power users aren't looking for the firewall and popup blocking that sp2 is delivering...

JSA Matt · 08-11-2004, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by RFlagg
The main reason for waiting is simple, while the majority of fixes in this release are for securing the sheep, that's who will be flooding the regular support channels for help once they run into thier particular grief. IT pros and power users aren't looking for the firewall and popup blocking that sp2 is delivering...

I don't see how this is a reason? I'm confused because people think there will be another, more "stable", release in a "couple weeks". Who said that is going to happen?

RFlagg · 08-11-2004, 12:31 PM

I haven't seen any rumors out to that effect...

Waiting for a few weeks only gives others time to install and report thier horror stories. To compare with...

kinda like buying the newest technology...you don't usually buy something brand new...until you see reviews on the web for it.

there again, MS has been known to revise and re-release patches and service packs in response to consumer installs gone wrong.

woj · 08-11-2004, 12:40 PM

There IS some benefit to waiting... For example, lets say that modem brand XYZ stops working after the update (which is quite possible)... and you happen to have XYZ modem, then you are kinda screwed...

If you wait a couple of weeks on the other hand, then there is a good chance that either XYZ manufacturer or microsoft will release instructions on how to get it working or will offer some kind of a patch...

loverboy · 08-11-2004, 12:48 PM

give it a month or two, its not really a big deal if you won't install it now. Mine is working very well on SP1 and not really anxious to put down my PC again. The claims of crashes are posted in different sites (go check at google.com) and indeed there are still lots of loop holes in the update itself.

Even the big companies like IBM or Symantec have shown concerns on the Sp2 release.

crockett · 08-11-2004, 12:55 PM

I thought their was a article stating 3 out of 5 PC's blue screened with SP2.. lol I'll give it a month or two..

RicardoB · 08-11-2004, 01:01 PM

HAven't installed it and don't plan on it either

I have my system running stabile now I won't risk it

fr33s3x · 08-11-2004, 01:03 PM

stableeeeeeeee

Shoplifter · 08-11-2004, 01:07 PM

I installed it on my laptop and the performance boost with browsing was so noticeable I installed it on my main system.

Browsing is somewhat faster and no damn popups of any kind at all.

Preacher · 08-11-2004, 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by RicardoB
HAven't installed it and don't plan on it either

I have my system running stabile now I won't risk it

same here! i see no reason why I should install that shit

08-11-2004, 11:10 AM	#1
bjjb Have laptop will travel Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 145201426 Posts: 13,074	SP2 - My experience last nite Ive been running various beta versions of SP2 since February and never had a problem. So I figure what the hell. Ill give the final release a shot. Downloaded it from MS, installed, rebooted, no problems. Go to connect my DSL and start having problems. Seems that SP2 knocked out my modem drivers, as well as my network connections. Took me about an hour to fix that shit. Over all a good update, but a pain in the ass to have to put up with network issues on a machine that can run for weeks at a time with no reboots or reconnections to DSL.

08-11-2004, 11:12 AM	#2
NoCarrier We need more free porn Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 16,356	One of the many reasons why I am going to wait a couple of weeks before installing that shit.. __________________

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08-11-2004, 12:21 PM	#6
RFlagg Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Apollo Beach, FL Posts: 128	The main reason for waiting is simple, while the majority of fixes in this release are for securing the sheep, that's who will be flooding the regular support channels for help once they run into thier particular grief. IT pros and power users aren't looking for the firewall and popup blocking that sp2 is delivering... __________________ Programming/System Admin/Security ICQ 2 2 2 1 9 2 2 1 0

08-11-2004, 12:31 PM	#8
RFlagg Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Apollo Beach, FL Posts: 128	I haven't seen any rumors out to that effect... Waiting for a few weeks only gives others time to install and report thier horror stories. To compare with... kinda like buying the newest technology...you don't usually buy something brand new...until you see reviews on the web for it. there again, MS has been known to revise and re-release patches and service packs in response to consumer installs gone wrong. __________________ Programming/System Admin/Security ICQ 2 2 2 1 9 2 2 1 0 Last edited by RFlagg; 08-11-2004 at 12:34 PM..

08-11-2004, 11:20 AM	#3
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I guess thats why the regular consumer version is not out yet. Thats why I am not worry about it . lots of people will hear the horror stories and not do it. It was a year til I updated to sp1.

08-11-2004, 11:44 AM	#5
JSA Matt So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5,464	Could someone please explain what "wait a couple weeks" is going to do for anyone? You are going to get the same release in a couple weeks through windows update as you would get today from microsoft.com

08-11-2004, 12:40 PM	#9
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	There IS some benefit to waiting... For example, lets say that modem brand XYZ stops working after the update (which is quite possible)... and you happen to have XYZ modem, then you are kinda screwed... If you wait a couple of weeks on the other hand, then there is a good chance that either XYZ manufacturer or microsoft will release instructions on how to get it working or will offer some kind of a patch... __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

08-11-2004, 12:48 PM	#10
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	give it a month or two, its not really a big deal if you won't install it now. Mine is working very well on SP1 and not really anxious to put down my PC again. The claims of crashes are posted in different sites (go check at google.com) and indeed there are still lots of loop holes in the update itself. Even the big companies like IBM or Symantec have shown concerns on the Sp2 release.

08-11-2004, 12:55 PM	#11
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08-11-2004, 01:01 PM	#12
RicardoB Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,576	HAven't installed it and don't plan on it either I have my system running stabile now I won't risk it __________________ Let Me Show Ya How I Really Feel Ricardo's Rants

08-11-2004, 01:03 PM	#13
fr33s3x Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,064	stableeeeeeeee __________________

08-11-2004, 01:07 PM	#14
Shoplifter Richest man in Babylon Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Posts: 10,002 Posts: 5,726	I installed it on my laptop and the performance boost with browsing was so noticeable I installed it on my main system. Browsing is somewhat faster and no damn popups of any kind at all.