WindowsXP SP2 Info...

[Almighty1]

I'll ask but what's the version and build for IE in SP2 RC1?

 

[vansouza]

SP2 installed ok on my T6000 by eMachines. However now AOL v9 will not work, v8 still works but not v9. The install went very smooth other than that... and it does include SP1.

 

[yhelothar]

I've been using SP2 RC1 for a while now, got it before the msblast worm hit everyone's computer. It still got me even though it has all these new security features. Maybe this RC1 is different than that RC1?

 

[Sunner]

Originally posted by: elkinm

Don't like the big Automatic Updates screen just on principal, wonder if they changed the licence agreement regarding the updates or I still won't use them.

What does it say? The license agreement?
Actually I guess it's 50 some pages long, just like all of their EULA's and licenses, so I'd be happy with the part you dont like

 

[Bucksnort]

Does sp2 remove ms java like sp1a?

 

[stash]

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I've been using SP2 RC1 for a while now, got it before the msblast worm hit everyone's computer. It still got me even though it has all these new security features. Maybe this RC1 is different than that RC1?

Uh SP2 RC1 has certainly not been around since before blaster. Go to start, run and type winver and see what you are really running.

 

[stash]

Originally posted by: Almighty1
I'll ask but what's the version and build for IE in SP2 RC1?

6.0.2900.2096 SP2

 

[NogginBoink]

Originally posted by: Geekish Thoughts
Does anyone know how to uninstall it if I have system restore off? Even after opening port 21 and giving program access to my FTP server, turning off the firewall, etc, people can't connect to my FTP server.

By default, SP2 will only allow inbound connections from your own subnet. I don't know how to turn it off off the top of my head; read the 155 page "changes to functionality" guide that's linked from www.microsoft.com/xp2preview.

 

[spyordie007]

Originally posted by: NogginBoink

Originally posted by: Geekish Thoughts
Does anyone know how to uninstall it if I have system restore off? Even after opening port 21 and giving program access to my FTP server, turning off the firewall, etc, people can't connect to my FTP server.

By default, SP2 will only allow inbound connections from your own subnet. I don't know how to turn it off off the top of my head; read the 155 page "changes to functionality" guide that's linked from www.microsoft.com/xp2preview.

You can alter this behavior by viewing the properties for the firewall exception and selecting "Scope..." from there you can specify only your subnet, all subnets or only your local host.

-Spy

 

[yhelothar]

Originally posted by: STaSh

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I've been using SP2 RC1 for a while now, got it before the msblast worm hit everyone's computer. It still got me even though it has all these new security features. Maybe this RC1 is different than that RC1?

Uh SP2 RC1 has certainly not been around since before blaster. Go to start, run and type winver and see what you are really running.

Don't have it anymore. I installed SP1 after blaster came out because it didn't let me install the fix for blaster on SP2, because it says my windows is newer than the one i'm trying to install. This is why I'm positive I had it before msblast. I still remember day it was RC1

 

[stash]

You may have been running SP2, but it wasn't RC1. RC1 is build 2096, which wasn't available to anyone up until the past few weeks. This is because 2096 didn't exist until the last few weeks.

Also, XP SP2 should not be succeptible to blaster because the firewall is configured to block the ports it uses by default. There are also changes to the RPC implementation that prevent blaster.

 

[Jalapeno]

Originally posted by: Reliant
I'm really enjoying the built in pop-up blocker in IE!

About fu..... time!

NETSCAPE has had that forever already.

 

[RCmayor]

I installed SP2 last night and I now cant log on to my machine, it hangs...mouse freezes. Any Ideas short of reinstalling XP?

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

Umm, is this a bug or a feature? I can't get a context menu in Outlook Express when viewing e-mails. I can highlight txt, but right-clicking doesn't give me squat from either the preview pane or in its own window. Ctrl+C will snag it though, and the option is available from Edit in the menu bar. Also, I have it set to view in plain text.

 

[Almighty1]

Originally posted by: STaSh

Originally posted by: Almighty1
I'll ask but what's the version and build for IE in SP2 RC1?

6.0.2900.2096 SP2

Thanks, does it fix the IE6 SP1 issue where it fails to fully display webpage images for some people?

 

[Nate-X]

I'm gonna wait on this one know a couple people who's systems got completely hosed up from this.

 

[corkyg]

I have worked with three others who installed it - and all have removed it. It has great security features, and all programs run except Corel Word Perfect Suite 11 - it suddenly runs like it is mired in mud - looks like another Microsoft attempt to kill the competition. And, they feel there is too much automatic update - experience has shown that even Critical Updates can be mucked up. So - it is best to wait if you have a perfect running system.

 

[Jalapeno]

DON'T COMPLAIN GUYS!

A beta version is, well, a BETA! You, the installers, are the guinea pigs.

I'm sure you knew that BEFORE installing it, didn't you?

 

[stash]

Folks, I cannot stress this enough. REPORT BUGS!

There is a handy icon on the desktop that links to the reporting form.

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: SaigonK

Originally posted by: upsciLLion
I am almost to the point of praying that XP SP-2 will break everything Novell so that CWU's campus will stop using that piece of crap network OS. It sounds like SP-2 is going to be a step in the right direction. Any idea when it will be officially released?

Remind me again how Microsoft is as secure as Novell.....geee thats right it isnt! Novell is the best for Directory services, Microsoft cant touch them and they know it, AD is based on the novell "tree" setup.
Dont knock the most secure and stable NOS around....

War's over dude. The South, betamax, and Novell all lost. Jumping up and down on your tiny little soapbox watching the world walk away won't help.


AD isn't based on novell either. Learn more than just the two directory services and you'll understand.

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: RCmayor
I installed SP2 last night and I now cant log on to my machine, it hangs...mouse freezes. Any Ideas short of reinstalling XP?

Recovery console, navigate to your $ntservicepackuninstall$ folder and use the RC "Batch" command to rollback.

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: virtualgames0

Originally posted by: STaSh

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I've been using SP2 RC1 for a while now, got it before the msblast worm hit everyone's computer. It still got me even though it has all these new security features. Maybe this RC1 is different than that RC1?

Uh SP2 RC1 has certainly not been around since before blaster. Go to start, run and type winver and see what you are really running.

Don't have it anymore. I installed SP1 after blaster came out because it didn't let me install the fix for blaster on SP2, because it says my windows is newer than the one i'm trying to install. This is why I'm positive I had it before msblast. I still remember day it was RC1

SP2 RC1 has not been out that long. It wasn't even in beta then. You were using some warez and someone lied to you. Sorry.

 

[Odigo]

Installed it.. I love all the new features. One problem however is when I leave my PC on over night with the screensaver running my screen goes black. It has never happen while In use. I restart my computer using the "reset" button, check error logs and it reports nothing unusual. I don't know what the problem is and it never started to happen until I installed SP2. Windows update doesnt work either.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: Reliant
I'm really enjoying the built in pop-up blocker in IE!

You mean the Google toolbar?

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

man, the MS download link is getting hammered... hard

Barely pulling 10k\sec :/

six and a half hours to go...

Good time for some food