XP SP2 beta

[David ...M....]

If I install a beta copy of XP SP2 what happens when the
official version is released?

Do I have to uninstall the beta version, or will I be
able to install the official release over the top of it?

Appreciate any advice, as I can get a legal copy of the
beta release, but I am concerned about how to apply the
official release when its ready.

Thanks

 

[Epona]

If I install a beta copy of XP SP2 what happens when the
official version is released?

Do I have to uninstall the beta version, or will I be
able to install the official release over the top of it?

Appreciate any advice, as I can get a legal copy of the
beta release, but I am concerned about how to apply the
official release when its ready.

Thanks

First Golden Rule of Beta Releases: - *NEVER* install on your main system -
it could be very costly (in time) if it goes pear-shaped. Beta releases are
guaranteed to contain numerous bugs and any ono of them could turn out to be
quite nasty. Always have a separate system (or a partition of your main one)
for beta purposes.

 

[Willit]

It is to easy to install and un-install , I have tried the latest 2055 works
ok, Like the popup stopper. It does seem to be slower opening web pages
though, Maybe the new firewall or the popup blocker.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

David,

First, the XP SP2 betas are available only for MSDN subscribers and Beta Testers. Secondly, do not install it in production environment. The final version will be a re-coded one and you will have to uninstall [generally] before updating to the Final Release.

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/firewall.htm

How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
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If I install a beta copy of XP SP2 what happens when the
official version is released?

Do I have to uninstall the beta version, or will I be
able to install the official release over the top of it?

Appreciate any advice, as I can get a legal copy of the
beta release, but I am concerned about how to apply the
official release when its ready.

Thanks

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Beta versions of Service Packs always must be uninstalled prior to
installing the final released version. A prudent person would not
install a beta version of a service pack on a critical computer used
everyday. Sometimes it's necessary to completely reformat the hard
drive in order to remove a beta service pack.

You have nothing to gain, and everything to lose, by experimenting
with beta service packs on a computer you use everyday. Wait until
the released version becomes available later this year.

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

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| If I install a beta copy of XP SP2 what happens when the
| official version is released?
|
| Do I have to uninstall the beta version, or will I be
| able to install the official release over the top of it?
|
| Appreciate any advice, as I can get a legal copy of the
| beta release, but I am concerned about how to apply the
| official release when its ready.
|
| Thanks

 

[Guest]

I found mine on the Internet. So they must be available to more than just a few of the chosen ones.

 

[Chris Lanier]

Hi, That's would not be considered a "legal" download. Nor is it "illegal".
But you don't get any support with it.

--
Chris Lanier

I found mine on the Internet. So they must be available to more than just

a few of the chosen ones.

 

[Alex Nichol]

If I install a beta copy of XP SP2 what happens when the
official version is released?

Do I have to uninstall the beta version, or will I be
able to install the official release over the top of it?

If you are not a registered beta tester - don't. If you are, have a
cloned image copy of the present production system before installing
and go back to another copy of that when the final one comes out