RE: SP4

From: Patrick Rouse [MVP] (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/08/04 

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 10:06:12 -0800

I'm just throwing out possibilities, and incorrect duplex settings on any machine will make things sssslllllloooooowwwww. SP4 caused problems with Citrix MetaFrame, but a hotfix was released shortly afterwards, and there's also a hotfix for the spooler service & winlogon pegging the CPU.

Please see this, and let us know if this is your problem:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=324446

Some Windows 2000 Hotfixes May Cause a Conflict with Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=822384

This is a list of bug fixes in SP4:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;327194

Always good to have a tested backup available so you can roll back after a failed install, virus outbreak...

Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com

     
     ----- Simon wrote: -----
     
     Thanks,
     Logging on locally seems ok, and we don't use roaming profiles.
     Are you suggesting the install process changed the NIC settings?
     Is it common for SP4 to adversley affect a Terminal Services server?