Deploying Win XP SP2 (what to look out for)?

[BMN]

I am about to deploy SP2 in a very sensitive software development area
on production workstations.

Any comments, suggestions, things to watch out for? Can I trust
restore points? etc etc.

I personally don't think there are going to be any issues, but the
users on these PC's are very twitchy about things. They are
programmers and have a lot of custom software running and can't
tolerate any downtime.

TIA

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Guide for Installing and Deploying Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/spdeploy.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Deployment Tools
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...91-AC56-4665-949B-BEDA3080E0F6&displaylang=en

Some programs seem to stop working after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/842242/

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...d7-b791-40b6-8364-685b84158c78&displaylang=en

Welcome to the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Training Course for Developers!
http://msdn.microsoft.com/security/productinfo/XPSP2/introduction.aspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| I am about to deploy SP2 in a very sensitive software development area
| on production workstations.
|
| Any comments, suggestions, things to watch out for? Can I trust
| restore points? etc etc.
|
| I personally don't think there are going to be any issues, but the
| users on these PC's are very twitchy about things. They are
| programmers and have a lot of custom software running and can't
| tolerate any downtime.
|
| TIA

 

[Ron Martell]

I am about to deploy SP2 in a very sensitive software development area
on production workstations.

Any comments, suggestions, things to watch out for? Can I trust
restore points? etc etc.

I personally don't think there are going to be any issues, but the
users on these PC's are very twitchy about things. They are
programmers and have a lot of custom software running and can't
tolerate any downtime.

TIA

Service Pack 2 install preparation:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm

 

[Guest]

Lots of good info there- I basically took the plunge and waited for the
calls. Only two things broke, both windows firewall related:

Make an exception for OUTLOOK.EXE (new mail doesn't show up until clicking
on the inbox)

Allow RDP (if you use it)

HTH!