NeHoMaR Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 I installed SP2 with WindowsUpdate, a LOT of time ago :sleep: No problem at all. Only the tcpip.sys sh*t :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 NO! I formatted 3 weeks ago, and then last week, I was installing SP2 and talking on MSN, and at then it froze, the SP2 wasn't responding and neither was MSN, and soon everything froze, in panic, I manually rebooted my computer and only to get the blue screen of death. I quickly restarted a few times and then realized I would have format again. SP2 suckinates. I hate PC's now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 definately install sp2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BajiRav Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Thanks, everybody. I went ahead and installed SP2- feels a little bit better, I guess, but I'm having trouble booting up. It seems to pause about 20-30 seconds on a black screen before showing my desktop... maybe this is normal for the first few boot-ups? Also, I disabled Security Center. Nice try, but useless.How can I slipstream SP2 with XP on a CD, for future use? 585956005[/snapback] If you waited this long to install SP2, believe me you need the security center because apparently you are of the types who don't keep Windows up-to-date. NO!I formatted 3 weeks ago, and then last week, I was installing SP2 and talking on MSN, and at then it froze, the SP2 wasn't responding and neither was MSN, and soon everything froze, in panic, I manually rebooted my computer and only to get the blue screen of death. I quickly restarted a few times and then realized I would have format again. SP2 suckinates. I hate PC's now. 585956767[/snapback] Don't blame the computer for something that is probably your mistake. I've installed SP2 on a number of computers now and never had a problems...many were not clean installs. And with important update like this, you should've left the system alone instead of using it for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiveMasterT Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 slipstream it into a cd and install it. the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLaren_F1 Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 No, Screwed up my counter strike after installing it for some odd reason. and the installation is so DAM LonG :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serb-Man Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Yes, I strongly recommend you install it. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xylene Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 no, it's the most evil annoying piece of garbage microsoft has come up with yet. SP1 was decent, sp2 is an annoying pile of rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocstar Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Wow i cant believe how insecure people want to be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureEdit Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 no, not unless you slipstream it and disable the stupid security center service after installing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocstar Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 ^that i can agree with :yes: Its what i do and it works so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten T Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 :shifty: mine also passed the genuine Windows validation 585954272[/snapback] Mine too! :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 NO!I formatted 3 weeks ago, and then last week, I was installing SP2 and talking on MSN, and at then it froze, the SP2 wasn't responding and neither was MSN, and soon everything froze, in panic, I manually rebooted my computer and only to get the blue screen of death. I quickly restarted a few times and then realized I would have format again. SP2 suckinates. I hate PC's now. 585956767[/snapback] MAYBE you shouldn't have programs on while installing a major update like the installer tells you :rolleyes: or MAYBE when you were formatting, you should have just slipstreamed the update or installed it right after installing windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jones Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I recommend you install it six month ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazzz Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I installed sp2 as soon as it came out. Personally haven't had any "horror" stories to speak of...I would say go for it. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEVER85 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Most, if not ALL problems with SP2 stem from existing problems on people's computers. It's ludicrous to believe that SP2 somehow breaks your computer. I've installed SP2 in various ways, from the smaller Windows Update version, to installing the full 266 MB executable, to slipstreaming it and creating an XP SP2 bootable CD. SP2 has worked flawlessly in every instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted May 23, 2005 Veteran Share Posted May 23, 2005 i only installed SP2 a few weeks ago my self (took an image of my hard drive first just incase) but everythings been fine with it so far, no problems here :) So yeah you could do what i did and take an image of your HD first if it doesnt work out just restore to the image.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 . . .make a slipstreamed CD w/SP2 already integrated, and clean install. It's the most efficient way to install SP2. I have WindowsXP Corporate Edition - can I still make one of these CDs w/SP2 so each time i need toreinstall i dont have to do much on the install front? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple_treefrog Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I have WindowsXP Corporate Edition - can I still make one of these CDs w/SP2 so each time i need toreinstall i dont have to do much on the install front?Thanks 585959306[/snapback] Corporate version aye, I'm sure you acquired that legally :whistle: If the Windows XP CD is original/authentic then you should be able to slipstream without a problem. There are plenty of detailed guides on the net to assist you. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dave164 Subscriber¹ Posted May 23, 2005 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 23, 2005 I would recommend it any day, i dont see who wouldnt use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I would recommend it, but do backup your stuff, and if can do it from a clean install, it works way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardValencia Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 i recommend it,since it came out go for sp2! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whidbey05 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 i tested it and dont trust it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Caro Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Why not install SP2? Back in time people said it was a lot of trouble... but if it was a cause for troubles now it isn't anyway. SP2 is cool because with SP1 your system is still very vurnerable, sp2 includes the most important updates that will prevent your system beeing screwed in 10 minutes. Try a clean install with no sp installed.. your pc will automatically shutdown in a matter of time :p (I guess that worm isnt that active anyway). Plus, the security center is really annoying so you will want to install a firewall and an antivirus just to see all the green lights :rofl: :rofl: they look beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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