SP2 compatibility

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Why should I install SP2? Microsoft's list of problem
programs includes all of my mission critical apps., such
as the Office suite, Quicken, Norton System works,
Autocad, etc. If a service pack fixes one thing, but
disables your applications, is it worth it? So far Zone
Alarm Pro and NAV seem to be working without interrupting
my productivity.
 
SP2 was extensively tested over a long period of time.
It will improve system security and performance. I have
installed SP2 on several PCs and found no issues with it.

List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=811113

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx

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Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Why should I install SP2? Microsoft's list of problem
| programs includes all of my mission critical apps., such
| as the Office suite, Quicken, Norton System works,
| Autocad, etc. If a service pack fixes one thing, but
| disables your applications, is it worth it? So far Zone
| Alarm Pro and NAV seem to be working without interrupting
| my productivity.
 
I installed it and it works for me. There are some security enhancements including
Group Policy that will be warmly welcomed to the enterprise market. IE now has a
popup blocker and enhanced firewall that can selectively filter inbound traffic. Of
course for a lot of users, this is not big deal. MS recommends a full backup anytime
you install a service pack. For me I take a Ghost image that takes about ten minutes
for me and then if I have a problem, I can have my old installation up and running
within ten minutes. I would not recommend anyone install a service pack without a
full backup/image which takes all the risk out of it with minimal investment in
ime. --- Steve
 
Your post isn't entirely accurate, there is no noticable performance
difference. Regardless, SP2 will help maintain performance by preventing
malware slowing things down.
 
I have installed it on 2 machines. On the first machine,
the upgrade proceeded smoothly and the computer functions
as well as it did before. On the second machine, a Dell
Latitude, the installation completed without any errors,
but I can no longer access the Internet from the machine
or even ping another computer on my small home network.
No errors are reported in Event Viewer. Information
reported by ipconfig looks fine. Changing firewall
settings or even disabling SP2's firewall makes no
difference. I haven't a clue what's wrong. Uninstalling
SP2 returns the system to proper functioning, and
reinstalling the service pack causes the connectivity
problems to reappear.

Steve
 
Your post isn't entirely accurate,
there is no noticable performance difference.
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GIga, I'd have to see your hardware profile and loaded applications,
the hardware itself has inherent limits but the Code accessing
the hardware as well as XP GUI and functions are much
improved, so I'd say it's your configuration (or the one tested)
that is not_showing "noticable" performance benefits.

Likely the change of a line or two in Boot.ini or Windows Firewall
settings will help to get you off and running like a rabbit. *g*

Outline of SlipStreaming and MS/external links and fixes:
http://ntcanuck.com/net/board/index.php?showtopic=383
Regardless, SP2 will help maintain performance by preventing
malware slowing things down.
Click to expand...

SP2 is not a magic wand to cure all evils, it will however give
an XP system a cleaner and more effecient Code base to
work from...a cleaner Code base and less Service Dependancies
means a lot smaller number of entry points to guard/modulate.
 
NT Canuck said:
GIga, I'd have to see your hardware profile and loaded applications,
the hardware itself has inherent limits but the Code accessing
the hardware as well as XP GUI and functions are much
improved, so I'd say it's your configuration (or the one tested)
that is not_showing "noticable" performance benefits.
Click to expand...

Yeah, I suppose a faster computer will run it with a noticable performance
gain. I do notice a more "consistent" performance though.

Likely the change of a line or two in Boot.ini or Windows Firewall
settings will help to get you off and running like a rabbit. *g*
Click to expand...

Heh, I do not use the firewall, I use Trend Micro. It doesn't run slow,
there are no problems. It just doesn't *appear* faster, but it runs fast
enough for me to not care anyway.

Outline of SlipStreaming and MS/external links and fixes:
http://ntcanuck.com/net/board/index.php?showtopic=383


SP2 is not a magic wand to cure all evils, it will however give
an XP system a cleaner and more effecient Code base to
work from...a cleaner Code base and less Service Dependancies
means a lot smaller number of entry points to guard/modulate.
Click to expand...

Yes, I realise it isn't 'magic' but it will *help*.

 
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