Windows XP SP2

[Marc]

downloading now.............*CRASH*

After reading abit about the problems its got I've finally plucked the courage to download it, but thats after doing a system restore point just in case

Anyone had any major problems? I;ve heard of a few games not working but the ones I play seem to be unaffected according to various forums.

 

[Juan Albion]

I've had no problems at all. I've put it on two desktops and a laptop without any trouble.

 

[moggy]

downloading now.............*CRASH*

After reading abit about the problems its got I've finally plucked the courage to download it, but thats after doing a system restore point just in case

Anyone had any major problems? I;ve heard of a few games not working but the ones I play seem to be unaffected according to various forums.

you using a pirated version of XP?

 

[Gazwag]

No probs yet I downloaded on Monday and everythings seems to be working OK. I did a restore point first as well just in case

 

[Marc]

Re: Re: Windows XP SP2

you using a pirated version of XP?

nope this ones legit

 

[US Seagull]

No problems at all. Works like a charm.

 

[Marc]

cool thanks guys, just started a new game of champ man 03/04 so that better work

 

[US Seagull]

My understanding is that most of the problems are related to programs that try and communicate over the internet because of the new firewall. Most of them can be fixed by just playing with the settings to unblock the programs that are having trouble.

 

[Marc]

yeah simular to what ive read, I use a 3rd party firewall that works just fine at the moment with everything. Must be a way to disable the new sp2 firewall if not play with the settings as you say.

 

[US Seagull]

yeah simular to what ive read, I use a 3rd party firewall that works just fine at the moment with everything. Must be a way to disable the new sp2 firewall if not play with the settings as you say.

I *think* (because my machine at work hasn't been patched with SP2 yet) that you can disable the firewall in the new "Security Center" in SP2. All the new security settings stuff is in there I think.

 

[Marc]

installed without a hitch, 1 problem found so far, I have to turn off my firewall to access Windows Updates but I'm sure theres a setting I can add to my firewall to stop that.....but thats a job for a later day!
Also was a sinch to stop the built in firewall so no probs there.

 

[dannyboy]

how important is it to download these service packs cos i havent even got the first one after all the probs i heard it created

im also not a techie so didnt wanna mess about with my comp

do you need to download sp 1 before sp 2

 

[Marc]

SP1 worked fine with mine and really they are needed to help with security and stuff, your PC probably aint as at risk as Microsoft make out but thats just to get you downloading the latest stuff.....but its better to be safe than sorry!

 

[Gazwag]

Don't even think about it though if you haven't got broadband - its 75 MB in size !

 

[Raphael Meade]

how dyou make a restore point?

wanna download it but got ALL my work on my computer and would actually top myself if anything gayed up all 120gig of photos!!

 

[Marc]

Start -> Programs -> Accesories -> System Tools -> System Restore

 

[Superphil]

I can't install it, it unpacks the program ready to install then comes up with a message to the tune of;

file "update.dll" may be corrupted or is not available, cryptographic settings must be enabled to continue "abort"

I've stopped and started the cryptographic services and it still won't load.

Any ideas?

 

[Marc]

done a google search but didnt fins much Superphil, might be worth e-mailing Microsoft support or searching their FAQs and stuff to see if its in there somewhere.

 

[Superphil]

Yep, that's what I'm trying to wade through, slow process though

Found 2 or 3 sites, including one with a batch file to be run before trying the installation, loads of other info too. This internet lark, pretty gud really, reckon it might catch on you know.

 

[towbarball]

If you look around the www.microsoft.com site you will find a link to request service pack 2 from microsoft on cd rom free of charge.
This is a fine gesture from the wealthiest man in the world. Even the postage is free.
I received mine this morning.