Windows XP SP2 and incompatible applications

[Neil Dittmar]

Hello All,

A week or two ago I was reading the list of programs that
may experience loss of functionality when service pack 2
is applied (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
kbid=884130&product=windowsxpsp2). We are a software
development house and at the time, two of the products on
the list immediately caught my attention (Visual Basic 6.0
and Outlook 2003) since we are currently using these
extensively for development in existing and future
programs.

Revisiting the link, I have noticed that these two
programs have since been removed from the list with no
explanation as to why. I noticed that Symantec Anti-virus
Corporate Edition (which we also use) was also removed,
but I know this was due to a softare update provided by
the manufacturer that addresses the issue.

My questions are...

First, why were Visual Basic 6.0 and Outlook 2003 removed
from the list? Had further testing shown that they were
wrongfully put there?

Next, is there any additional software or patches that
would need to be downloaded to make these programs run
correctly in a Service Pack 2 environment?

Finally, could someone please direct me to any additional
information regarding the specific reasons why these and
other applications may or may not be incompatible with
Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Thank you in advance for any information provided.

Neil Dittmar
Software Developer
Aurora Information Systems

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

After you install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2),
some programs may seem not to work. By default, Windows Firewall
is enabled and blocks unsolicited connections to your computer.

This article discusses how to make an exception and enable a program
to run by adding it to the list of exceptions. This procedure permits the
program to work as it did before the service pack was installed.

Ref: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;842242&Product=windowsxpsp2

Application Compatibility Testing and Mitigation Guide for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9300becf-2dee-4772-add9-ad0eaf89c4a7

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Hello All,
|
| A week or two ago I was reading the list of programs that
| may experience loss of functionality when service pack 2
| is applied (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
| kbid=884130&product=windowsxpsp2). We are a software
| development house and at the time, two of the products on
| the list immediately caught my attention (Visual Basic 6.0
| and Outlook 2003) since we are currently using these
| extensively for development in existing and future
| programs.
|
| Revisiting the link, I have noticed that these two
| programs have since been removed from the list with no
| explanation as to why. I noticed that Symantec Anti-virus
| Corporate Edition (which we also use) was also removed,
| but I know this was due to a softare update provided by
| the manufacturer that addresses the issue.
|
| My questions are...
|
| First, why were Visual Basic 6.0 and Outlook 2003 removed
| from the list? Had further testing shown that they were
| wrongfully put there?
|
| Next, is there any additional software or patches that
| would need to be downloaded to make these programs run
| correctly in a Service Pack 2 environment?
|
| Finally, could someone please direct me to any additional
| information regarding the specific reasons why these and
| other applications may or may not be incompatible with
| Windows XP Service Pack 2.
|
| Thank you in advance for any information provided.
|
| Neil Dittmar
| Software Developer
| Aurora Information Systems

 

[Malke]

Hello All,

A week or two ago I was reading the list of programs that
may experience loss of functionality when service pack 2
is applied (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
kbid=884130&product=windowsxpsp2). We are a software
development house and at the time, two of the products on
the list immediately caught my attention (Visual Basic 6.0
and Outlook 2003) since we are currently using these
extensively for development in existing and future
programs.

Revisiting the link, I have noticed that these two
programs have since been removed from the list with no
explanation as to why. I noticed that Symantec Anti-virus
Corporate Edition (which we also use) was also removed,
but I know this was due to a softare update provided by
the manufacturer that addresses the issue.

My questions are...

First, why were Visual Basic 6.0 and Outlook 2003 removed
from the list? Had further testing shown that they were
wrongfully put there?

Next, is there any additional software or patches that
would need to be downloaded to make these programs run
correctly in a Service Pack 2 environment?

Finally, could someone please direct me to any additional
information regarding the specific reasons why these and
other applications may or may not be incompatible with
Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Thank you in advance for any information provided.

Neil Dittmar
Software Developer
Aurora Information Systems

Hi, Neil. Here's a link to information for developers:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/security/productinfo/xpsp2/default.aspx

I think your best approach is to look on MSDN or contact someone there.
Since I can barely write "hello world" in Perl, I'm afraid I don't have
any other suggestions for you but I'm sure the experts at MSDN can
help.

Malke