Windows service pack 2
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From: S.W. Oregon
Originally Posted by 1600-foot-pound
I would recommend if you really want the extra security of SP2 that you do a format and reinstall of XP, SP1, and then SP2 before you reinstall your applications.
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Been a month since I updated and I have only noticed one small issue. On one of the forums I'm in, people frequently post Quicktime video attachments. I used to be able to just click on them and view them but now the only way I can view them is to save the videos to my hard drive and then view them.
I did have to disable the MS firewall since I'm very happy with the Norton products I'm running.
I did have to disable the MS firewall since I'm very happy with the Norton products I'm running.
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Originally Posted by 1600-foot-pound
Let MS refine that service pack for a couple of months. I started installing it on a network of 14 computers and I backed out after the second one. It causes A LOT of problems with some computers, especially in the internet and network settings.
I would recommend if you really want the extra security of SP2 that you do a format and reinstall of XP, SP1, and then SP2 before you reinstall your applications.
It's about time they close up those huge security holes inherent with XP, but you will need a whole weekend to get it set up
I would recommend if you really want the extra security of SP2 that you do a format and reinstall of XP, SP1, and then SP2 before you reinstall your applications.
It's about time they close up those huge security holes inherent with XP, but you will need a whole weekend to get it set up
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From: MI
No problems here with SP2, think the problems people are having with it are self inflicted. if you have two programs trying to do the same thing, problems can occur. also not alot of people realize that you have to keep your computer drivers and programs up to date. don't take offence to this but AOL and Dell(biggest well known offenders) do alot to make it possible for stupid people(about computers) to have somewhat working computers. not all the problems you have with windows is Microsoft's fault.
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From: Near Fresno, California
I installed it and hate the results - I can not even get it to let me restore it to what it was before. It takes about 10 minutes to start, and always wants to go to the MS site and check for updates. I use dual monitors and a special drive controller - both of which it seems to not like.
I have it somewhat stable now, but wish I had never installed it.
I have it somewhat stable now, but wish I had never installed it.
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From: va
Originally Posted by TigerDan
I have had zero problems since installing it on my Dell, my mom has a homebuilt that I put together for her, no problems there, either. It actually seems to have cleared up a few small bugs that we both were having. Of course, as with any Microsoft product, I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop...! Now, if we could just get our ISP to get something like some reliabilty going! -TD
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This afternoon my computer started acting up.
The desk top disapeared everything was changed.
No internet connection.
Computer switched back to dial up by itself.
Called the cable company.
He had me go in and redo the IP address.
Then shut down.
1st unplug modem box.
2nd unplug router.
Leave unpluged for a few minutes.
It works again.
I did install the new service pack a few weeks ago.
Cindy 88 F150
The desk top disapeared everything was changed.
No internet connection.
Computer switched back to dial up by itself.
Called the cable company.
He had me go in and redo the IP address.
Then shut down.
1st unplug modem box.
2nd unplug router.
Leave unpluged for a few minutes.
It works again.
I did install the new service pack a few weeks ago.
Cindy 88 F150
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From: Where Critters Are Free
Originally Posted by vanj
This afternoon my computer started acting up.
The desk top disapeared everything was changed.
No internet connection.
Computer switched back to dial up by itself.
Called the cable company.
He had me go in and redo the IP address.
Then shut down.
1st unplug modem box.
2nd unplug router.
Leave unpluged for a few minutes.
It works again.
I did install the new service pack a few weeks ago.
Cindy 88 F150
The desk top disapeared everything was changed.
No internet connection.
Computer switched back to dial up by itself.
Called the cable company.
He had me go in and redo the IP address.
Then shut down.
1st unplug modem box.
2nd unplug router.
Leave unpluged for a few minutes.
It works again.
I did install the new service pack a few weeks ago.
Cindy 88 F150
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From: Where Critters Are Free
Originally Posted by vanj
Yes, updates are current.
Scanned for viruses.
Maybe a bug? Norten doesn't show anything after scan.
It's working ok for now.
Thanks.
Scanned for viruses.
Maybe a bug? Norten doesn't show anything after scan.
It's working ok for now.
Thanks.
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Joined: May 2004
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From: The hills of No. Calif.
Originally Posted by mike L
What isp do you have?? Do you have dail up, or is that a dumb question?