XP service pack 2

[tom]

I've just installed XP home. I've heard service pack 2
causes some problems? Will all programs you have still
work? Will it interfer with yahoo messanger? I'm not sure
if i should install service pack 2? What problems have you
found with the update?

Thank you.
Tom

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Tom,

The vast majority install SP2 and have no issues. Relatively few actually
have problems, and these are generally due to having a problem on the system
to begin with (eg: spyware).

Will all programs you have still work?
Yes.

Will it interfer with yahoo messanger?

Haven't heard anywhere that it would.

I'm not sure if i should install service pack 2?

If you are connected to the internet, then you should.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Having scumware is *not* the only cause for problems with SP2.

 

[Guest]

Hi
I also have a query about Pack2. i forgot to instal anti-virus before doing
the dowmload for pack2 and I wonder if now I have to uninstal it or how can I
go on for a free anti-virus after that? Is it better then to use the firewall
from my modem/router + encryption than xp firewall right? thanks

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Wesley,

1) I stated "generally", meaning not always.

2) eg=example, meaning it's not the only reason but it is a good example.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Hi Rick,

I guess that I'm a little hot as I had problems with SP2 and uninstalled it.
And scumware was not the problem.

And you're right, scumware can be a big problem.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

What sort of problems Wes?

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Short list:
Microsoft FrontPage TCPIP Tester
Changed GUID properties in Security for WMP9.
Added extra buttons for Messenger in IE.
Word 2002 Error Messages
Tried a Detect and Repair
Got MsiInstaller Warning:
The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed.
Tried the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility. Got the same errors.
Defrag did nothing. Analyze and Defrag did nothing.
Help and Support did not open.
That was the last straw...
Had enough. Uninstalled SP2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frankly I don't see what the big deal is with SP2.
Security Center? That was the first service that I disabled.
Popup Stopper? Whoop de do.
Automatic Updates? That was the first thing that I turned off when I first
installed XP. I'm using Windows Update v4. I do not like to see AU and
BITS services running.

Top 10 Reasons to Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/topten.mspx

I don't see one reason listed there that even interests me.

No SP2 is gonna be placed on this machine. Maybe if I get a new machine,
I'll install it then.