Windows XP SP2 RC1 (Build 2096) Screenshots

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Windows XP SP2 RC1 (Build 2096) Screenshots

Tom Warren on 18 March 2004 - 14:34 · 83 comments & 13383 views

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Microsoft released RC1 of Windows XP SP2 to testers late last night. We've had the chance to sit down and install a copy and see what's new and improved. Although there are no major changes at this late stage of the beta, there have still been minor changes. Pop-up blocking is now enabled by default and automatic updates are disabled by default. The windows firewall is still enabled by default on all network connections. We've taken a few screenshots of the updated bits that we could find.

SP2 RC1 is due to go into public preview to enable Microsoft to get better feedback on "broken" applications in Service Pack 2. Microsoft will release the public preview on Friday. We expect Microsoft to RTM SP2 in late April with a web release at the beginning of May.

View: Keep track of all the latest developments with SP2 - Neowin

View: Information on Windows XP SP2 RC1 - Microsoft-Watch

Screenshot: Winver

Screenshot: WMP9 & IE6

Screenshot: Automatic Updates Controls

Screenshot: Automatic Updates Reminder

Screenshot: Automatic Updates Reminder #2

Screenshot: System Properties

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(1 reply) #1 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#1.1 creamhackered on 18 Mar 2004 - 14:39

Yes. Only the courts will change that decision.

(1 reply) #2 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#2.1 creamhackered on 18 Mar 2004 - 16:26

Once it's final you should just slipstream it with your SP1 CD and create another CD for future installations.

(1 reply) #3 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#3.1 creamhackered on 18 Mar 2004 - 16:40

DEP is only going to be supported on future Intel chips and AMD chips. I *think* the 64 chips support it but i can't remember.

(1 reply) #4 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#4.1 creamhackered on 18 Mar 2004 - 17:31

Yeah but it's annoying to the extent that you DO shut down, i guess it's a bit too annoying for those who do apply the updates frequently

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