Windows XP - Service Pack 2

Rob B · 12-Oct-2004, 12:39

A question for the PC experts, what is the current view on applying the new service pack. Is it a yes or no?

Many thanks in advance, rgds,

Rob

TP · 12-Oct-2004, 12:43

For me it's a no go - until I've at least scoured some forums on the issue, which I haven't done yet.

I've heard too many bad things and I've just rebuilt my PC for the second time in 2 months - don't want to have to do it again!

antonye · 12-Oct-2004, 12:48

I've installed it twice and uninstalled it again both times, as it completely blocked all internet connections even though the firewall was turned off!

I had it running for about 3 weeks without problem, then it just decided to stop working. Luckily I had another PC on my home network to check if it was the PC or the net connection. Uninstalling SP2 brought it all back up.

You may have different results, but this is my own experience having installed it on the same machine twice, and got the same results.

dickieducati · 12-Oct-2004, 12:52

i know even less about computers than most things but i installed it; thought that is what you are supposed to do!;
and havnt noticed any differences so far.

JPM · 12-Oct-2004, 12:57

I was dubious, but installed it, and had no problems, turned off most of the features anyway, but no probs through my router/firewall etc

yeti · 12-Oct-2004, 13:07

Worked fine for me

Desmondo · 12-Oct-2004, 13:40

I did a fresh install of XP with SP2 slipstreamed in. Seems to be a safer way rather than applying SP2 as a separate patch. No probs on 2 comps so far.

psychlist · 12-Oct-2004, 13:49

Installed SP2 patch few months ago now, no problems whatsoever!

MJS · 12-Oct-2004, 14:10

I installed it and it seems to have seriously slowed down my wireless internet connection, but turning the firewall off seems to have fixed that.. other than that, I haven't noticed much different... Maybe I'm missing something...

GsxrAge · 12-Oct-2004, 18:22

I installed it over a month ago no probs so far

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12-Oct-2004, 12:39	#1
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Windows XP - Service Pack 2 A question for the PC experts, what is the current view on applying the new service pack. Is it a yes or no? Many thanks in advance, rgds, Rob Reply

12-Oct-2004, 12:43	#2
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP For me it's a no go - until I've at least scoured some forums on the issue, which I haven't done yet. I've heard too many bad things and I've just rebuilt my PC for the second time in 2 months - don't want to have to do it again! Reply

12-Oct-2004, 12:52	#4
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! i know even less about computers than most things but i installed it; thought that is what you are supposed to do!; and havnt noticed any differences so far. Reply

12-Oct-2004, 12:57	#5
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon I was dubious, but installed it, and had no problems, turned off most of the features anyway, but no probs through my router/firewall etc Reply

12-Oct-2004, 13:07	#6
yeti Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,207 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the wilderness Mood: All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing Worked fine for me Reply

12-Oct-2004, 13:40	#7
Desmondo Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex. Mood: :devil: I did a fresh install of XP with SP2 slipstreamed in. Seems to be a safer way rather than applying SP2 as a separate patch. No probs on 2 comps so far. Reply

12-Oct-2004, 13:49	#8
psychlist Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Bikes: Diavel, very non-std black & white ;) Posts: 4,701 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Over there Mood: Lucky? For some, maybe! Installed SP2 patch few months ago now, no problems whatsoever! Reply

12-Oct-2004, 18:22	#10
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset I installed it over a month ago no probs so far Reply