Windows XP Service Pack 2 Beta Invitation
Posted by Tom Warren on 20 November 2003 - 15:49 · 63 comments & 11255 views
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#1 Posted by devinlamothe on 20 Nov 2003 - 15:52
- Too bad Windows XP-SP2 doesn't show up on Betaplace yet.
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#1.1 Posted by SidVicious on 20 Nov 2003 - 15:55
- Yeah...i've received this e-mail too but theres nothing there yet.
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#2 Posted by Antichrist on 20 Nov 2003 - 15:58
- I can't wait to download a leaked version!
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#2.1 Posted by plasticparadox on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:01
- Yup, I hear you. I'm not even going to try to apply, because I don't live in the US.
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#2.2 Posted by Greenmuncher on 20 Nov 2003 - 17:57
- i don't live in the states and i got the email
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#2.3 Posted by defcon7 on 20 Nov 2003 - 20:54
- Neither do I and I got the email.
Also, regarding downloading a leaked version, I would really, REALLY suggest against it. I downloaded one of the early versions of SP2 and it forced me to pull every piece of the service pack out one by one... It got so bad that I had to reformat, which as I'm sure you're aware of, it's a rather time-consuming and annoying thing to do...
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#3 Posted by nezermundy on 20 Nov 2003 - 15:59
- Yes at last I have been waiting for this e-mail for a long time.....
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#4 Posted by nezermundy on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:01
- I live in the UK
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#5 Posted by nezermundy on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:08
- Here in the UK it is 21 Nov 2003 and it is 4:09 pm......
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#5.1 Posted by creamhackered on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:10
- Thank you for your useless posts but stop. Now.
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#6 Posted by devinlamothe on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:11
- lol I just hope that MS puts up the link to SP2 soon.
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#7 Posted by nezermundy on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:17
- Here in the UK it is 21 Nov 2003 and it is 4:18pm.......
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#8 Posted by leebobs on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:17
- Added to the SP2 Thread!!!
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#9 Posted by kiddingguy on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:19
- OK, this is just the beta-version. When will the official SP2 be released?
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#10 Posted by Davey on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:20
- Yeh waiting also for this link.
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#11 Posted by Mister Lamar on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:21
- I tried a beta version of SP2, way back in May, all was well and dandy until I installed one of those longhorn transformation packs, My computer would not reboot, I was like u know no more betas or none of the flashy eye candy for me anymore
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#11.1 Posted by kiddingguy on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:32
- I'm not so into beta-testing products, but what I do know and heard is that you have to know what you are doing when going into this beta-stuff. I just leave it to the pros and just be a beta-n00b
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#11.2 Posted by Mister Lamar on 20 Nov 2003 - 17:21
- yea some things Ill try but if its beta for my os or something to enhance the visual of windows, themes and boot screens, Im not interested
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#12 Posted by dougkinzinger on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:31
- Nice work DJ.
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#13 Posted by nezermundy on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:43
- I like beta testing stuff at the moment I am beta testing for AOL 9.0 here in the UK it is still in beta and testing PS2 on-line for AOL and AOL Communictor version 2. Qutie alot of AOL stuff
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#14 Posted by crazyturn2 on 20 Nov 2003 - 16:53
- a shame that that doesnt work on betaplace..cause it isnt a valid guest id
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#15 Posted by tra on 20 Nov 2003 - 17:10
- Try guest-id "XP-SP2" case sensetive
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#16 Posted by gflores on 20 Nov 2003 - 17:10
- sorry if this is a dumb question, but will there be a new version of IE included in the SP?
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#16.1 Posted by xpfreak on 20 Nov 2003 - 17:19
- most likely it will be a "ie6 sp2" version with a popup-blocker and a few other things
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#16.4 Posted by plasticparadox on 20 Nov 2003 - 18:45
- As far as I'm concerned, it's too little too late. Pop-up blockers have become standard on all other browsers and the fact that IE is catching up now amuses me.
God, are they ever smug. Just because they have 95%+ market share doesn't mean they can rest on their laurels and let everything slip. I'm not switching back from Opera. -
#16.6 Posted by mipra on 21 Nov 2003 - 02:50
- Man..built-in popup stopper aint good at all...they (the advertiser) will come out with something that is even more sophisticated
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#17 Posted by dougkinzinger on 20 Nov 2003 - 17:37
- IE will be IE 6.05 I believe....at least, that's what it was in alpha builds of SP2.
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#18 Posted by nezermundy on 20 Nov 2003 - 18:53
- IE has left it a bit late for a pop-up blocker Norton Firewall has one AOL has one and many more do. It should of been realsed back on 5.5
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#19 Posted by DJ Prem on 20 Nov 2003 - 19:00
- Lets just wait for the SP2 link...
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#20 Posted by Mav Phoenix on 20 Nov 2003 - 19:54
- I would've thought that they'd include tabbed browsing before popup blocking.
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#21 Posted by Journeyman on 20 Nov 2003 - 20:05
- You want tabbed browsing and popup blocking in IE? Why wait for MS? Avant Browser already does the job and it's freeware.
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#22 Posted by Michael Lerner on 20 Nov 2003 - 20:34
- lol hasn't shown up yet, it's probably to discourage users who only leak the software.
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#22.1 Posted by rseiler on 20 Nov 2003 - 21:13
- What hasn't shown up yet, the beta? The email indicates a couple weeks, so look for it in December.
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#22.2 Posted by Michael Lerner on 21 Nov 2003 - 00:40
- I mean the nomination form. To actually get access you have to fill out a form, strange concept eh?
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#23 Posted by tuxracer on 21 Nov 2003 - 01:55
- How about an Internet Explorer with decent CSS support? Or support for alpha transparent PNGs? Or support for the latest JavaScript spec? As a web developer who has to constantly downgrade his sites after realizing that only modern browsers such as Mozilla Firebird and Opera support the latest CSS and image formats to a needed extent, I would be most greatful.
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#23.1 Posted by bigtoneuk on 21 Nov 2003 - 09:07
- Alpha Transparent PNGs can be kludge-enabled by following the instructions here:
PNG Behaviour (WebFX)
And if you want a demo of how this works in IE, check this out:
PNG Behaviour Demo (WebFX)
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#23.2 Posted by nookadum on 21 Nov 2003 - 09:23
QUOTE (#23.1) Alpha Transparent PNGs can be kludge-enabled by following the instructions here:
PNG Behaviour (WebFX)
And if you want a demo of how this works in IE, check this out:
PNG Behaviour Demo (WebFX)
BigTone
That's just a workaround for making Alpha-Trans PNG images to work in IE. And a webpage author still has to go through all that trouble to make it work.
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#23.3 Posted by bigtoneuk on 21 Nov 2003 - 13:36
QUOTE That's just a workaround for making Alpha-Trans PNG images to work in IE. And a webpage author still has to go through all that trouble to make it work.
Hence why I referred to it as a kludge - and, really, is including one line of CSS and dropping a file in the root of your website really 'all that trouble'?
QUOTE Microsoft still needs to fix IE bad.
I'm not saying they don't - I just thought it helpful to the web developers who need to use transparent PNGs on their websites. It'd be nice if IE7 had it all built in, but then - for that - you'll need to wait for Longhorn!
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#24 Posted by mipra on 21 Nov 2003 - 02:18
- How can MS distribute this e-mail while they are not ready for it?
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#25 Posted by Sim31 on 21 Nov 2003 - 04:46
- I remember for the people who are in the Windows Update v4 beta, they sent a email a month ago saying some kind of update on the beta and also mentioned that the windows update testers would be able to download xp sp2.
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#26 Posted by carlito on 21 Nov 2003 - 06:47
- I thought that was for Windows Update v5, but as far as i know that beta isnt out yet either.
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#27 Posted by heslo on 21 Nov 2003 - 09:40
- Got the email myself, waiting for it to come up on betaplace
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#28 Posted by zaratt on 21 Nov 2003 - 12:25
- Please, what is guest id?
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#29 Posted by wa22guy on 22 Nov 2003 - 03:59
- I got it too but it hasnt shown up on BetaPlace yet???
Dear Microsoft Customer,
Soon, Microsoft will make available to beta testers a pre-release copy of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP.
As one of our valued customers, we'd like to invite you to participate in the Windows XP SP2 Beta Program. Your participation is completely voluntary. Service Pack 2 Beta Program participants will preview Service Pack 2 software and have the opportunity to
provide Microsoft with invaluable feedback as we continue work on this important release.
What is Windows XP SP2?
Windows XP SP2 will include many security and performance enhancements developed since the October, 2001 release of Windows XP. In
addition, Windows XP SP2 will contain new "security technologies" specifically designed to help you protect your computer from
malicious attacks, including port-based and e-mail attacks, malicious Web content and buffer overrun based attacks.
Other planned changes for Service Pack 2 include:
What you can expect if you participate?
When the pre-release Windows XP SP2 Beta becomes available in a few weeks, we'll notify you by email. It is your choice whether to
participate. The beta software will be available either via download or if you elect, Microsoft will mail a CD containing Service
Pack 2 beta to you. If you choose to participate, Microsoft asks that you install the beta software once it is received. We would
like to hear from you regarding your overall experience with the beta software. If you encounter any issues or problems please feel
free to file a problem report. You will also have the opportunity to communicate with other beta participants if you so choose. You
will receive limited support through Microsoft's private newsgroups.
To accept this invitation please visit BetaPlace at
1. Sign In with your Passport ID
2. Click 'Windows XP-SP2'
3. Click 'Yes, I Would Like to Participate!'
4. Fill out the questionnaire and click 'Submit'
After you have accepted your invitation, please verify your contact information by following these steps:
1. Select the 'Modify Your Info'option on the blue toolbar
2. Select 'Modify Your Address Info'
3. Click the 'Change' button to make any modifications to your contact information
Thank you in advance. We appreciate your willingness to consider participating in the Windows XP SP2 Beta software program!
The Windows Development Team