WinXP Service Pack 2 problems!

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Hey guys,

I recently built a new computer and reformatted my HDD, and then installed Win XP Professional. Got everything loaded up, got online, downloaded the assortment of Windows updates including SP1. But whenever I download and install SP2, my internet stops working after roughly 2 minutes. I've tried everything I can think of. When I uninstall SP2, I get my internet capability back.

I've built up 2 more computers since then, with different components, and the exact same thing happens on them too. So I've got three newly built machines, none of which will take SP2.

Has anyone seen this behavior before? ANything I should try? I suspect it's a firewall thing but if so, I know NOTHING at all about firewalls.

Is it okay to not have SP2?

 

[bsobel]

You have the latest drivers for your nic?

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

I'm not really sure where to check for them. All I know is that the mobos involved all have the ethernet connection on the rear panel, so I'm guessing the NIC is part of the mobo itself?

 

[BIGGDOG]

Possibly the "Nice" added firewall might have you locked out.
It gets installed with SP2.

Go to "Start - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections - Network Connections -
Then right click on your NIC or NIA and go to properties click on the Advanced tab then Settings and turn off FireWall

 

[MrChad]

Try running netsh winsock reset at the command prompt. This will repair Winsock, and it may restore your connectivity.

Source.

Failing that, I would also update your NIC drivers as bsobel suggested.