Windows XP SP2 Build 2162 on Windows Update v5

[Steven]

Date: July 16, 2004

Beta ID:

Name: Windows eXPee

Email: [email protected]

Dear Windows Update v5 Beta testers:

New Windows XP SP2 Build Available

Build 2162 of Windows XP SP2 RC2 is now available on the Windows Update (WU) v5 site. This is an interim build that resolves many of the reported issues in

Windows XP SP2 and WU v5. It is critical that Windows XP SP2 beta testers download and install build 2162. We are hoping for a large number of downloads

through Automatic Updates (AU). Please give AU a couple of days to download the new build before you visit the WU v5 site and pull it down manually. Please post in the newsgroup to discuss your experience with AU.

IMPORTANT Please read the following:

Build 2162 will be visible on the WU v5 site only if the following conditions are met:

• Windows XP is the operating system
  
• A special registry key is set
  

• Build 2162 may only be installed over non-slipstreamed installs of Windows XPSP2.
  Build 2162 is only compatible with the following builds of Windows XP SP2:
  
• Windows XP RTM
  
• Windows XP SP1
  
• Windows XP SP2 RC1 build 2096
  
• Windows XP SP2 RC2 build 2149
  

If you are using an interim build of Windows XP SP2, you should re-image your hard drive with a compatible version of Windows XP. Returning to a system restore point is also supported.

Rollback or uninstalling an interim build is not supported.

Please refer to the details link on the SP2 download for disk space requirements.

The pre-release versions of WU are for testing purposes only!

Please do not depend on pre-release versions of WU to help keep your computer secure and up to date; if you are not a Windows XP SP2 beta program participant, go to the <http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/> site. If you are part of the Windows XP SP2 beta program, please take extra care regarding computer security, as you will not be able to visit the WU v4 site.

Special Registry Key

A script is available in the WU section of BetaPlace. Please note that any

modification to your PC's registry can create issues. Do not run this script on

a production computer or any computer holding critical data.

1. To download the script, click BetaPlace <https://beta.microsoft.com>.

2. Log in using your passport.

3. Click the Windows Update link.

4. Click the Downloads link in the left pane.

5. Click the ssrk_edw.zip link.

6. Follow the directions for the download application.

7. After the file is downloaded, unzip it.

8. Double-click the ssrk_edw.reg file to set the key in your registry.

Once you have completed these steps, you should be offered Windows Update SP2

when you visit the WU site. Depending on your settings, AU may also offer build

2162.

Please visit the BetaPlace site and ensure your contact information is up to date. We want to be able to invite you to participate in future beta programs.

While at BetaPlace, please complete the survey located under the Survey link in the left pane of the WU section.

The WU beta team will continue to send out news updates. Please send content suggestions to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. If you have comments regarding the layout or content of the WU beta pages, please post them to the newsgroup or send them to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Thank you very much!

Windows Update Team

Edited July 17, 2004 by xStainDx

[zephiK]

staying with My Windows XP Build 2600 (SP0)

[Randolph]

staying with My Windows XP Build 2600 (SP0)

um 2600 is the the RTM build number...

[david]

staying with My Windows XP Build 2600 (SP0)

sp1 is better

[wired57]

cool

[Spyder Veteran]

...

Build 2162 will be visible on the WU v5 site only if the following conditions are met:

...

[*]A special registry key is set

...

Special Registry Key

A script is available in the WU section of BetaPlace. Please note that any

modification to your PC's registry can create issues. Do not run this script on

a production computer or any computer holding critical data.

1. To download the script, click BetaPlace <https://beta.microsoft.com>.

2. Log in using your passport.

3. Click the Windows Update link.

4. Click the Downloads link in the left pane.

5. Click the ssrk_edw.zip link.

6. Follow the directions for the download application.

7. After the file is downloaded, unzip it.

8. Double-click the ssrk_edw.reg file to set the key in your registry.

Once you have completed these steps, you should be offered Windows Update SP2

when you visit the WU site. Depending on your settings, AU may also offer build

2162.

...

now the question is, how do us humble enthusiasts who aren't a WU5 tester get access to that reg file so that we can update our SP2 build

[Steven]

If I attach it. I'll get into trouble with the mods. Won't I? :unsure:

[Brandon]

If I attach it. I'll get into trouble with the mods. Won't I? :unsure:

not if i mod is requesting it

[Spyder Veteran]

If I attach it. I'll get into trouble with the mods. Won't I? :unsure:

I guess you could always send it to me personally :)

Regarding getting in trouble and such.. I don't know. The opinions on this stuff are always widely varied. Personally I see this as okay, though I'm sure some of my colleagues would disagree.

[Nathanael]

I'm almost 100% sure that I posted this yesterday, but I guess it got lost or something.

THNX anyway.

[Rapier]

Im Downloading this build of SP2...

Do i need to apply a reg file b4 im able to install it ?

If so lemme know cuz im on 56K and dont wanna waste my time :)

[Pink Floyd Veteran]

um 2600 is the the RTM build number...

indeed, I'm staing with that too.

the best and the fastest bullt! :yes:

[Stalk3r]

Just download the SP from IRC, a keygen for the new update is also available (actually it's the old one but you have to fiddle with it a bit) :)

[OptiPlex]

Just download the SP from IRC, a keygen for the new update is also available (actually it's the old one but you have to fiddle with it a bit) :)

WOW U R COOL

[Mikeparkie]

WOW U R COOL

im sure keygens are classed as WAREZ are they

[Biohazord]

im sure keygens are classed as WAREZ are they

Yes they are.... :ninja:

[kennyout]

hmm looks like some post have to be edited!

*edit*....oops...don't work....im not a mod... :p

so lets see.... build 2149 is compatible...but i need to add a registry key to get build 2162 to show up on v5?....

as i am not a beta tester(per say as RC2 is basically a public beta i guess.....er...)

[Toxikk Veteran]

Just download the SP from IRC, a keygen for the new update is also available (actually it's the old one but you have to fiddle with it a bit) :)

here, i got something you may want.

[cpugeniusmv]

here, i got something you may want.

wow, that looks really good. got any more?

[tryfe]

Since i'm currently running the preview build of SP2, how would I update to this version? Or is Microsoft not going to let us?

[Steven]

Well if this needs to be removed go ahead.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\M5Deployment]
"XPSP2"="6E7EA86C-BBC2-476A-8C68-FA5474577712"

Save that as a .reg file using notepad and merge it to your registry. Run WUv5.

[HoochieMamma]

Well if this needs to be removed go ahead.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\M5Deployment]
"XPSP2"="6E7EA86C-BBC2-476A-8C68-FA5474577712"

Save that as a .reg file using notepad and merge it to your registry. Run WUv5.

Cool thanks, it works :D

PS: Think i'll just wait for the RTM can't be stuffed installing 2 service packs in a months space.

[LOC Veteran]

Hmmm, how does one get WU5 beta going again? Or is it a select few who see it?

[Brandon]

http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co...t.aspx?ln=en-us

[LOC Veteran]

Well that certainly answered my question :D