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crockett · 10-15-2004, 08:53 PM

Is it safe to download yet, did they fix all the bugs?

xclusive · 10-15-2004, 08:55 PM

not sure but when I first downloaded it my system crashed hard...

garce · 10-15-2004, 08:57 PM

I'm too afraid to try again.

Freakster · 10-15-2004, 08:58 PM

it's shit that takes over your computer

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 10-15-2004, 08:58 PM

SP2 is very stable for my network of 5 stations in my home and seems to be working fine with the companies I consult.

I highly reccomend SP2.

BUT!

If you do video work some applications will bug out with SP2.
Which do have HOTFIXES for the most part now.

Gynecologist · 10-15-2004, 08:59 PM

I ordered the CD and have had zero problems.

uchase/webpry · 10-15-2004, 09:03 PM

... I still have one PC, did the SP2 update yesterday, no probs.

gornyhuy · 10-15-2004, 09:31 PM

I'm too paranoid to do it. I have the damn windows update reminder nagging me everytime I boot up.

JSA Matt · 10-15-2004, 09:33 PM

I have not had to run a single spyware or anti-virus software since installing SP2 and have had a total of 0 problems. However, you must be literate to install a service pack successfully.

Spunky · 10-15-2004, 09:35 PM

It gave me blue screen the first time it was released but tried again last month and it works great now

Spunky · 10-15-2004, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JSA Matt
I have not had to run a single spyware or anti-virus software since installing SP2 and have had a total of 0 problems. However, you must be literate to install a service pack successfully.

I wish I could say the same..new router and firewall along with sp2 and still 50 or so instances per day

JSA Matt · 10-15-2004, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spunky
I wish I could say the same..new router and firewall along with sp2 and still 50 or so instances per day

instances of what?

DX · 10-15-2004, 09:40 PM

No problems.

KRL · 10-15-2004, 09:41 PM

According to the latest stats, 70% have no problems after installation, 30% have some problems.

Out of the 30%, 10% (1/3rd) have severe problems, 1% get major problems resulting in blue screens and are unable to boot up windows even in safe mode.

So the odds are you won't have problems, but if you do they can really create a mess.

TurboTrucker · 10-15-2004, 09:53 PM

Fuck it, my computer works fine without it.

Spunky · 10-15-2004, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JSA Matt
instances of what?

Spyware of course

Those bastards are relentless

Spunky · 10-15-2004, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TurboTrucker
Fuck it, my computer works fine without it.

Ya but hackers or trojans ,spyware gets in easier without it

tonkagunner · 10-15-2004, 10:27 PM

After installing I now have a picture of bill gates on my computer that says "I own you!"

bdld · 10-15-2004, 11:35 PM

works marvelously.

woj · 10-15-2004, 11:40 PM

I have been using it since it came out, no problems at all...

TheJimmy · 10-15-2004, 11:43 PM

I gave it up for Lent...

Ron Bennett · 10-15-2004, 11:46 PM

SP2 itself seems fine overall, but I'm noticing weird behavior lately ...

1 . My modem no longer obtains its IP address automatically (have since hardcoded the numbers in to get it working) - dhcp stopped working the other day - any ideas? ... disabled firewall and hoping eventually dhcp starts working again.

2. Occasionally get blue screens on bootup - errors reference hardware configuration ... likely a driver / startup program compatibility problem of some sort.

Perhaps the Webstar 100/200 modem driver isn't fully compatible with SP 2 ... and/or something else ... anyways, every patch since XP2 seems to be making my entire computer less stable ... not sure how many more patches my PC can take before it just dies.

Ron

tical · 10-15-2004, 11:47 PM

if you're gonna install this make sure you update your bios first, if you have an old incompatible bios you wont even be able to boot into safe mode

Ron Bennett · 10-16-2004, 12:34 AM

Think I found the problem ...

Errors When Uninstalling Norton AntiVirus Software
http://www.bl.com/moshe/text/quiddit...on_errors.html

I uninstalled Norton Antivirus the other day and it turns it Norton doesn't uninstall completely - it leaves in some registry entries that prevent DHCP from functioning properly.

Big relief ... could also explain the blue screens I've been occasionally getting at startup.

Now I can back to work

Ron

Tipsy · 10-16-2004, 04:56 AM

No real problems here and very stable but...if you use IE it's now slower than ever.

sirrobin · 10-16-2004, 07:25 AM

Stay away if you have a RAID setup

Basic_man · 10-16-2004, 07:27 AM

It's fuckin' suck big time! Dont install it or die !

SMG · 10-16-2004, 07:28 AM

This is why I only use win2k and linux :-P

polish_aristocrat · 10-16-2004, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gornyhuy
I'm too paranoid to do it. I have the damn windows update reminder nagging me everytime I boot up.

Same here and I don't know what to do.

Especially sicne there can be a crucial update in a few days and it probably won't let me download only that crucial update without downloading SP2.

crockett · 10-16-2004, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tical
if you're gonna install this make sure you update your bios first, if you have an old incompatible bios you wont even be able to boot into safe mode

haha that's funny because I have a MSI mobo and the last time I tried updating my bios it made me start blue screening. Ended up having to reformat to fix it, because it somehow screwed up windows.

crockett · 10-16-2004, 07:36 AM

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Originally posted by polish_aristocrat
Same here and I don't know what to do.

Especially sicne there can be a crucial update in a few days and it probably won't let me download only that crucial update without downloading SP2.

you can because I just downloaded to update for IE and the crucial update with out doing sp2

chase · 10-16-2004, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gornyhuy
I'm too paranoid to do it. I have the damn windows update reminder nagging me everytime I boot up.

Me too.

bangman · 10-16-2004, 09:06 AM

I'm still too afraid to install it.

loverboy · 10-16-2004, 09:14 AM

don't even try to install it. SP1 still works well with me and use Firefox

mardigras · 10-16-2004, 09:25 AM

I waited until it was in Windows Update a couple of weeks to install it. My DSL wouldn't connect the next day. I did System Restore then reinstalled sp2 and haven't had any problems since.

AlxCds · 10-16-2004, 06:33 PM

no problem here after upgrading my bios.

Morgan · 10-16-2004, 06:50 PM

dont do it if you edit video

FlyingIguana · 10-16-2004, 06:56 PM

nothing happened to my pc. my roommate lost use of her dsl for a bit, but its working fine now.

JoeA · 10-16-2004, 07:01 PM

I was also a blue screen recipient and I ain't gonna touch SP2 until it's necessary..

Also as I use Pinnacle Studio 9 that's another reason not to install it. Microcrap even have a page on line that tells you the programmes SP2 can and will fuck up. It was posted here originally but I lost it when I had to re-format after the first SP2 install.. DUH

Found it in time to edit this post:

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130

It lists programmes that will be affected...

dubious media · 10-16-2004, 07:17 PM

i love it. it stops you fuckers from giving me popups.

crockett · 10-16-2004, 08:01 PM

speaking of updates..

I just did the too lastest updates from microsucks and now my FireFox is fucked up anyone else had this same issue?

William-Xfactor · 10-16-2004, 08:01 PM

No way that shit is going anywhere near my main pc

Make sure you have a good disc image backup of your system, you may need it.

polish_aristocrat · 10-17-2004, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bangman
I'm still too afraid to install it.

WHY IS THAT GUY SUDDENLY BANNED?

strobi · 10-17-2004, 02:56 AM

don't do it... thrust me

strobi · 10-17-2004, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by polish_aristocrat
WHY IS THAT GUY SUDDENLY BANNED?

he made quite a long post bashing lens

Odin88 · 10-17-2004, 03:07 AM

70% doesn't sound too good to me. I think I'll wait until that number is closer to 100. I can't believe they actually released a patch with this many errors. What did they do, test it on one PC and than give it a go ahead? Fuck me, it isn't even if it is holes being uncovered, it is totally fucking up computers from the minute they install it. Fucking insane, I won't touch it until those numbers are much much better.

polish_aristocrat · 10-17-2004, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by strobi
he made quite a long post bashing lens

Yes, just saw it, was starting GFY from third page today lol

Manowar · 10-17-2004, 03:57 AM

been working well here

reynold · 10-18-2004, 01:52 AM

will back-up everything first. i think that's pretty basic

$5 submissions · 10-18-2004, 01:58 AM

You may want to wait a couple more updates.

10-15-2004, 08:53 PM	#1
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10-15-2004, 11:46 PM	#22
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	SP2 itself seems fine overall, but I'm noticing weird behavior lately ... 1 . My modem no longer obtains its IP address automatically (have since hardcoded the numbers in to get it working) - dhcp stopped working the other day - any ideas? ... disabled firewall and hoping eventually dhcp starts working again. 2. Occasionally get blue screens on bootup - errors reference hardware configuration ... likely a driver / startup program compatibility problem of some sort. Perhaps the Webstar 100/200 modem driver isn't fully compatible with SP 2 ... and/or something else ... anyways, every patch since XP2 seems to be making my entire computer less stable ... not sure how many more patches my PC can take before it just dies. Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

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10-16-2004, 12:34 AM	#24
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	Think I found the problem ... Errors When Uninstalling Norton AntiVirus Software http://www.bl.com/moshe/text/quiddit...on_errors.html I uninstalled Norton Antivirus the other day and it turns it Norton doesn't uninstall completely - it leaves in some registry entries that prevent DHCP from functioning properly. Big relief ... could also explain the blue screens I've been occasionally getting at startup. Now I can back to work Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

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10-16-2004, 09:14 AM	#34
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10-16-2004, 06:33 PM	#36
AlxCds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 95	no problem here after upgrading my bios.

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10-16-2004, 06:56 PM	#38
FlyingIguana aspiring banker Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 10,870	nothing happened to my pc. my roommate lost use of her dsl for a bit, but its working fine now.

10-16-2004, 07:01 PM	#39
JoeA Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: London Posts: 568	I was also a blue screen recipient and I ain't gonna touch SP2 until it's necessary.. Also as I use Pinnacle Studio 9 that's another reason not to install it. Microcrap even have a page on line that tells you the programmes SP2 can and will fuck up. It was posted here originally but I lost it when I had to re-format after the first SP2 install.. DUH Found it in time to edit this post: http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130 It lists programmes that will be affected... Last edited by JoeA; 10-16-2004 at 07:03 PM..

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10-16-2004, 08:01 PM	#41
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	speaking of updates.. I just did the too lastest updates from microsucks and now my FireFox is fucked up anyone else had this same issue? __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

10-16-2004, 08:01 PM	#42
William-Xfactor Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 299	No way that shit is going anywhere near my main pc Make sure you have a good disc image backup of your system, you may need it.

10-17-2004, 02:56 AM	#44
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