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Rod P.
Unless you are a computer programmer. I have had nothing
but problems since installing SP 2
but problems since installing SP 2
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Will Denny
Hi
What kind of problems have you had? Saying not to install SP2 without
giving any details isn't very helpful.
What kind of problems have you had? Saying not to install SP2 without
giving any details isn't very helpful.
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Guest
Anyone wanting why not to install Windows XP can go to
http://langa.com he has a long article on his site about
it.
http://langa.com he has a long article on his site about
it.
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Murray
I have installed it on 7 systems, and had no problems on any.
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Chris Lanier [MVP]
I don't think being a "computer programmer" would help you or anyone.
Coding vs. installing a Service Pack is not a good comparison. All you need
to do is backup your PC, install SP2. If you have problems the first step
is to search the newsgroup, second step is to post in the newsgroup if the
search does not help, third step is to e-mail Microsoft (For Free) with your
problem.
Coding vs. installing a Service Pack is not a good comparison. All you need
to do is backup your PC, install SP2. If you have problems the first step
is to search the newsgroup, second step is to post in the newsgroup if the
search does not help, third step is to e-mail Microsoft (For Free) with your
problem.
G
Guest
When I click a link in my email to download a file, it
doesn't download anymore. I already have ZoneAlarm Pro on
my computer, so I don't need another firewall, and yet
when I do try to download a file, I get this message to
unblock this website. I don't want this message appearing.
Even when I unblock the website, I still can't download.
doesn't download anymore. I already have ZoneAlarm Pro on
my computer, so I don't need another firewall, and yet
when I do try to download a file, I get this message to
unblock this website. I don't want this message appearing.
Even when I unblock the website, I still can't download.
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Rod P.
I just don't think MS took into consideration that some of
us do not need another firewall in the system and their
firewall has given me nothing but problems. Even though
you can turn off their firewall, doesn't mean that it is
off completely. I can't download files from websites like
I used to. I keep getting this message either keep
blocking or to unblock this website, and even though I
tell it to unblock, I still can't download the file.
us do not need another firewall in the system and their
firewall has given me nothing but problems. Even though
you can turn off their firewall, doesn't mean that it is
off completely. I can't download files from websites like
I used to. I keep getting this message either keep
blocking or to unblock this website, and even though I
tell it to unblock, I still can't download the file.
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Furik
I have to agree. I had SP2 installed and it gave me
nothing but errors. Many many illegal operations that I
have not had with SP1. I tried uninstalling SP2 but it
just crashed my computer and I had to backup everything
on my harddrive and reinstall XP. I am not going to
install SP2 again. I am content with SP1.
nothing but errors. Many many illegal operations that I
have not had with SP1. I tried uninstalling SP2 but it
just crashed my computer and I had to backup everything
on my harddrive and reinstall XP. I am not going to
install SP2 again. I am content with SP1.
K
Ken Blake
In
And I, and many others I know, have had *zero* problems since
installing it.
Rod P. said:Unless you are a computer programmer. I have had nothing
but problems since installing SP 2
And I, and many others I know, have had *zero* problems since
installing it.
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Jack B Nimble
If you don't want it on, turn it off. How hard is that?
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Mike Kolitz
Sure they did:
http://open-node.net/archive/2004/08/10/545.aspx
Your problems downloading files have nothing to do with the firewall. It's
the new security settings in IE. Look for the information bar just beneath
the address bar. If IE blocks popups or downloads, it'll tell you about it
there.
http://open-node.net/archive/2004/08/10/545.aspx
Your problems downloading files have nothing to do with the firewall. It's
the new security settings in IE. Look for the information bar just beneath
the address bar. If IE blocks popups or downloads, it'll tell you about it
there.
J
Justin
Better yet don't install SP2 in the first place.
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If you don't want it on, turn it off. How hard is that?
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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
Rod;
There are many things that can cause problems such as this and SP-2 is
far form the only thing susceptible.
In fact virtually any software package is susceptible.
1. Bad download or corrupt installation.
2. Pre-existing condition, known or unknown.
See:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
And:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
There are many things that can cause problems such as this and SP-2 is
far form the only thing susceptible.
In fact virtually any software package is susceptible.
1. Bad download or corrupt installation.
2. Pre-existing condition, known or unknown.
See:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
And:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
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NoNoBadDog!
And just because YOU had problems, the rest of the world should ignore SP2?
You certainly place a lot of importance upon yourself.
Bobby
You certainly place a lot of importance upon yourself.
Bobby
T
The Prophecy
Agree. Wait awhile until most (not all the issues though because being that
it's Windows we are talking about, having ALL the issues solved will be
impossible) of the issues, including compatibility issues, are resolved
before installing SP2.
it's Windows we are talking about, having ALL the issues solved will be
impossible) of the issues, including compatibility issues, are resolved
before installing SP2.
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luminos
These are not compatability issues. Multiple firewalls will nearly always
interact in strange ways.
You must configure your system. Simple. Do it.
interact in strange ways.
You must configure your system. Simple. Do it.
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root
Rod P. said:Unless you are a computer programmer. I have had nothing
but problems since installing SP 2
Most folks find that it installs and runs seamlessly with no problems.
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root
When I click a link in my email to download a file, it
doesn't download anymore. I already have ZoneAlarm Pro on
my computer,
Remove ZoneAlarm as it's obselete.
so I don't need another firewall,
Right use the good free one intrinsic to XP and lose ZA.
R
root
Anyone wanting why not to install Windows XP can go to
http://langa.com he has a long article on his site about
it.
There's nothing there but obscure cases.
R
root
Murray said:I have installed it on 7 systems, and had no problems on any.
A typical result.