New Build of Windows XP SP2 expected today

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According to a post from the Windows Update Beta Team a new build of Windows XP SP2 will be released soon via the Windows Update V5 site. This build includes many fixes for reported issues. The build may be installed on Windows XP RTM, SP1, SP2 RC1 build 2096, or SP2 RC2 build 2149. Installing the new SP2 build onto any other SP2 build is not supported.

The build is expected to be posted today and Microsoft will send out emails to Windows Update V5 testers as soon as it's released. A good guess would indicate the build released will be 2161 unless further builds have met the requirements for public release. Stay tuned for more information.

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#1 HoochieMamma on 09 Jul 2004 - 08:50

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHH

#2 CoLdFuSi0n on 09 Jul 2004 - 08:53

sweet

#3 bennett on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:09

ohh wicked i cant wait

#4 bush on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:11

rc2 is working good on my machine. so i'll stick to it untill rtm (rc2 straadaa labi uz mana datora. taapeec neko nepaarlikshu liidz rtm)

(6 replies) #5 aoeu on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:12

*paitiently waits for the final release*

#5.1 theLANDofSMEG on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:27

I havn't seen the date for the final yet, anyone know?

#5.2 configure on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:36

The last time I heard about the release date was it's either late this month or the first week of August

#5.3 figgy on 09 Jul 2004 - 14:51

July 21st.

#5.4 =Indy-UK= on 09 Jul 2004 - 15:16

August 18th is the latest release date for SP2.

That could change though, but don't expect it any earlier.

#5.5 figgy on 09 Jul 2004 - 17:30

No. Bill Gates said it would be in July

#5.6 =Indy-UK= on 09 Jul 2004 - 20:19

NO! At work, we have been told by Microsoft its been put back to 18th August.

That was the latest information we were given last week.

#6 blowdart on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:12

Maybe they'll fix the wireless balls up they made with the last release

(13 replies) #7 valent2191 on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:12

AHAHA screw you guys , XP sucks ... 2000 Pro is soo much better !!!
i don't have to wait for those *snipped* packs

Last edited by 52 on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:33

#7.1 Fubar on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:16

wow your such a tit and you have just shown yourself up infront of possible thousands of people, way to go thats such an achievement

#7.2 HoochieMamma on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:16

And 2000 doesnt have SP's right? :/

#7.3 theLANDofSMEG on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:23

Oh noes but Linux doesn't have patches!

#7.4 Arkos Reed on 09 Jul 2004 - 10:28

Of course... no patches on Linux, they just prefer to release a new distro every 6 months, too much to patch even for service packs LMAO

fool....

#7.5 Jugalator on 09 Jul 2004 - 10:54

LOL

How do these funny posts appear?

Is he drunk? Stoned?

#7.6 monkeyman_67156 on 09 Jul 2004 - 15:39

Are you possibly trying to state that Linux distributions are inferior to Microsoft service packs? You're such and idiot I don't know where to begin. First of all, Linux distributions are equvalent to a new release of Windows, not at Service Pack. If you're going to compare two things, at least make sure they're similar. Secondly, Are you implying that Linux distibutions are worse than Microsoft products becuase their rate of development is so much quicker than Microsoft's? That doesn't even make sense. "Linux sucks becuase they improve things too quickly." You're a complete idiot. Even if you don't like the speed of development of your paticular distribution, switch to a different one. You don't have to use something you don't like. The reason distributions are updated and changed so quickly is becuase patches and new features can be implimented by anyone. (Unlike MS products, which sometimes never get patched.) Did you notice how quickly a flaw in Firefox was patched after it was discovered. A new release was out in like an hour. I don't think MS could match that pace of development, EVER. Next time before you undertake some mindless Microsoft defensivism, realize the utter falacy of your argument and do use all a favor and shut the hell up.

#7.7 pctuk on 09 Jul 2004 - 18:12

Fanboys of all sides crack me up - guys just calm down. Sheesh!

#7.8 whitedragon on 09 Jul 2004 - 18:35

AMEN!!!

#7.9 demorgoron on 09 Jul 2004 - 22:31

does this happen at every service pack release?

#7.10 StarSabers on 10 Jul 2004 - 06:00

Linux Junkies always crack me up with how they're right and we're wrong, and how Linux is so much nicer. If you want to say it's an "Upgrade like going from Win 2K to WinXP", then you're out there kid. First thing, when something takes an hour to build (on an "older" 1.5 Ghz P4), and then you have to do the installing, I'd say Windows is easier, and that upgrading on Linux is more like ... hard work ... than anything. Of course, I've only built a new kernal once, and it had problems (I've not studied Linux very much, but I've at least recompiled the latest kernel). Anyway, when it takes Windows 30 minutes to upgrade to a new version, and get your working in 40 minutes, I'd have to say Windows is better. But it's a deadhorse debate ... I'll always be wrong, you'll always be right, or vica/versa.

#7.11 ingrampj on 10 Jul 2004 - 21:53

Another caveman living in the dark ages....you mean that you actually have electricity where you live.

#7.12 monkeyman_67156 on 11 Jul 2004 - 20:06

I didn't say anything about Linux being favorable to Windows. I said that his argument about Linux disributions being buggy and therefore updated too often is flawed. I then went on to comment about the differences between the development style between Windows and Linux; as well as make a comparison between closed source/open source software. I pointed out that becuase Windows is closed source it has certain disadvantages to open source software when it comes to fixing bugs. If he's going to make an argument he should at least have the facts on his side. I didn't say anything like "Linux Ru1z and Windowz Sux0rs" because I'm not a tool like that. I simply pointed out that the previous poster was an idiot for trying to make an absurd claim. But you saw that I didn't bash a Microsoft alternative in my post, so you decided to throw out all of your critical reading and comprehension skills and make a post about something completely irrelevent. Next time try understanding what I meant by my post before posting a comment that has nothing to do with my argument. Nice going ace.

#7.13 toaster_oven on 11 Jul 2004 - 20:36

he has a point, you completely missed the point of his comment. he's just ripping on a stupid guy.

(1 reply) #8 RanCorX2 on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:15

when its release can someone post a direct link, cus im not gonna install it, i just wanna dl it and rip dx9

#8.1 ^vøødøø on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:26

Refresh this page when its released

#9 DOGglee on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:30

coooooooooool man!

(3 replies) #10 Skyfrog on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:31

I'm glad they are trying to make sure it's worthy but I wish they would just release it already. It's never going to be perfect; save something for Service Pack 3.

#10.1 Black on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:41

What a strange attitude - can you imagine the outcry if they released something that wasn't up to date and fully tested? They get enough flak as it is!

#10.2 shao on 09 Jul 2004 - 10:29

flashbacks to the service pack6 release for windows nt!
"quick.. we've busted lotus applications.. ship sp6a QUICCCCCKCKKKK!!"

#10.3 warwagon on 09 Jul 2004 - 17:06

*Cough* Windows ME *Caugh*

#11 jeepboy on 09 Jul 2004 - 09:54

I can't wait ................................

#12 Dapper on 09 Jul 2004 - 10:22

Looking forward to it. RC2 is working fine. Cant wait till final.

(3 replies) #13 ingrampj on 09 Jul 2004 - 10:41

Looks as if we are going to get a RC3 then. that is fine by me..at least when the final SP2 is RTM we should be able to rely on the fact that everything is working as it should. All this talk and discussion on SP2 in it's various guises and versions does seem to have taken the focus away from Longhorn and left the developers to be able to work on it without too much news and speculation about it escaping to the media.

#13.1 y_notm on 09 Jul 2004 - 16:28

No, I think its crunch time. The post that cream refers to wants every tester to download this build right away to find and report bugs as quickly as possible. They are pushing to get SP2 out the door, and this will be one of the last builds released to testers, though I'm sure will get at least one more within the next three weeks, to make sure there are no regressions from this build and squash any last bugs.

#13.2 ElectronicCowboy on 09 Jul 2004 - 17:52

I remember reading a news post on here saying all work on longhorn was halted to try and get SP2 done faster, not sure if it's true or not but it doesn't sound like any work is being dong on longhorn currently.

#13.3 todd` on 10 Jul 2004 - 00:00

It is true.. and that's the reason there's not much work on Longhorn. Microsoft put all its workers on Longhorn to get something ready for Winhec and the moved them all to SP2 to get that out as quickly as possible.

#14 nw_raptor on 09 Jul 2004 - 10:49

coolness

(1 reply) #15 mrk on 09 Jul 2004 - 10:55

WTF! why cant i install it on sp2 build 2126 then eh! - BAH! i want to install new sp but dont want to wait for ages :p - also in 2126 windows update is broken!

#15.1 jwjw1 on 09 Jul 2004 - 15:39

You just gave the reason...2126 was a bum release...so update to 2149...the link is posted....unless your er.....'blacklisted'

(6 replies) #16 Mystical112 on 09 Jul 2004 - 11:06

i think its there now....

#16.1 Arsenal on 09 Jul 2004 - 12:12

Not that i can see.

#16.2 RanCorX2 on 09 Jul 2004 - 12:31

nope i can't see anything new.

#16.3 SouL2kEEp on 09 Jul 2004 - 12:34

http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/1/6/C169BA60-E2D6-4C5F-B4F2-23DA024C9FA8/xpSP2.exe

#16.4 RanCorX2 on 09 Jul 2004 - 12:57

yes.....but is it new, have you dl'd it and unpacked it?

#16.5 jwjw1 on 09 Jul 2004 - 13:13

all soul2keep did...was increase his "post count' by 1...LOL

ThisServicePackBuild=2149
AllowUpdateBuilds = 2096,2138-2149

#16.6 Sticktron on 09 Jul 2004 - 13:15

and cause a small hiccup in microsoft's b/w, no doubt

(1 reply) #17 FISKER_Q on 09 Jul 2004 - 12:14

I just want to install on 2120

((

#17.1 mrk on 09 Jul 2004 - 12:41

maybe the next build :p

(1 reply) #18 Hills420 on 09 Jul 2004 - 13:08

where is the final..... I'm using RC2 with no problems...

#18.1 PanicButton on 09 Jul 2004 - 13:12

Patience my young padawan.

(5 replies) #19 valent2191 on 09 Jul 2004 - 13:49

AHAHA screw you guys , XP sucks ... 2000 Pro is soo much better !!!
i don't have to wait for those s*/hity packs

#19.1 [HUSKY] on 09 Jul 2004 - 13:52

what ever makes u sleep at night.

oh btw screw you to lol

#19.2 DigitalDJ on 09 Jul 2004 - 14:20

and you had to say that twice because?

#19.3 RanCorX2 on 09 Jul 2004 - 14:21

loser.

#19.4 chacho on 09 Jul 2004 - 16:56

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#19.5 Danrarbc641 on 09 Jul 2004 - 17:56

AHAHA screw you guys , XP sucks ... 2000 Pro is soo much better !!!
i don't have to wait for those packs

Soo... What service pack is 2k on now? SP4?

#20 valent2191 on 09 Jul 2004 - 13:54

oh yeah i forgot to say screw you back

(4 replies) #21 dL on 09 Jul 2004 - 13:56

This is the final build, right? The FINAL version?

dL

#21.1 unkn0wnvariable on 09 Jul 2004 - 14:25

No, it's another beta build.

#21.2 McGazza on 09 Jul 2004 - 21:54

Man!! We aint even reached RTM yet! How can it be a FINAL

#21.3 todd` on 10 Jul 2004 - 00:02

What does RTM stand for? And i thought RTM = final?

#21.4 =Indy-UK= on 10 Jul 2004 - 00:06

RTM = Release To Manufacturing. So yeah that would be final, which this build isn't.

#22 Magallanes on 09 Jul 2004 - 14:15

Be careful, evaluation periods not finish until 1 or two month after the public release...

(3 replies) #23 axis on 09 Jul 2004 - 14:29

If I read that right, it said you can install on top of RC1 correct? Because I installed RC1 from a slipstream and can not uninstall.

#23.1 chacho on 09 Jul 2004 - 16:57

a good idea would be not to slipstream a pack until its final...

think about it: why would you slipstream a beta product?

#23.2 axis on 09 Jul 2004 - 17:15

Well I guess I have no further questions, since that answered them all.

Smart-ass comments solve nothing, think about it.

I slipstreamed it because I wanted to try out SP2 and I needed to reinstall XP anyways. I hate 'upgrading' to SP's, I have always slipstreamed. It is the cleanest way to do it and I will do it when it is RTM.

#23.3 FISKER_Q on 09 Jul 2004 - 18:14

Yeah slipstreaming is generally nice. But i only downloaded the slipstreams cause i haven't had a Windows disc at home for a long time now.

And i don't want to look through several hundred warez sites just to find a image of windows xp.

So i just download the slipstreamed packages instead.

#24 DJ Prem on 09 Jul 2004 - 14:41

nice

#25 StaticX on 09 Jul 2004 - 14:49

still waiting for final!

#26 dark kyuubi on 09 Jul 2004 - 14:59

NICE!!!! About time they updated...can't wait

#27 RanCorX2 on 09 Jul 2004 - 15:36

still no sp2, is set for a time like late evening?

#28 DigitalDJ on 09 Jul 2004 - 15:47

usually 4pm redmond time no?

#29 jameseuk on 09 Jul 2004 - 15:57

2161?,anything noticeably new in this build?

I'm currently testing RC2(2149)

(3 replies) #30 Randall_Lind on 09 Jul 2004 - 16:27

How many builts are they going to release why not just stamp final and release the damn thing to the public? So retarded to keep saying they are going to release it in July then every other week they have a new built.

How many people at Microsoft does it take to patch a hole? No idea they never actually patch a hole yet. ROFL

#30.1 DJ Prem on 09 Jul 2004 - 16:38

I think most will agree that it's better to have a proper patched SP

#30.2 chacho on 09 Jul 2004 - 16:59

QUOTE (#30.0)

How many people at Microsoft does it take to patch a hole? No idea they never actually patch a hole yet. ROFL

uh...no.

#30.3 Evil2000 on 09 Jul 2004 - 17:36

OMG That must be the best joke about MS ever

(3 replies) #31 xMorpheousx416 on 09 Jul 2004 - 16:41

This is assuming that v5 allows you to update....from what I hear it's giving alot of users problems. (talking about the legit owners of xp)

#31.1 chacho on 09 Jul 2004 - 16:58

no problems here, and im legit.

#31.2 whitedragon on 09 Jul 2004 - 18:40

From what I gather, if you're legit, it works fine...I know it does for me.

#31.3 StarSabers on 10 Jul 2004 - 06:07

I've not had a problem with it here ... I'm legit though too.

My laptop has XP on it anyway ...

(1 reply) #32 Phil Gates on 09 Jul 2004 - 17:01

oh sweet, we can install it on top of rc2. if it wasnt able to then i wouldn't install it.

#32.1 Randall_Lind on 09 Jul 2004 - 17:33

with auto update I doubt I will know if it is patch cause I know long need to go to the update site right?

#33 nX07 on 09 Jul 2004 - 17:40

Hmm, any news a.t,.m on release?

#34 felixml on 09 Jul 2004 - 20:49

On one PC update works fine, on almost ident. other - cannot validate ID, which is crap.
Even called MSFT to confirm, obvious bug.
Have to uninstall RC2, no way to update with it!

(4 replies) #35 RanCorX2 on 09 Jul 2004 - 20:59

still no realease (here its 21:59pm GMT)

#35.1 allfive6 on 09 Jul 2004 - 21:47

QUOTE (#35.0)

here its 21:59pm GMT

where are you thats like 1 minute to 10 PM.

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