Re: XP Service pack 2

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From: lost (lost_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/26/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 10:11:03 -0700

I have installed the Service pack two on two out of the three XP computers
here at work and have only had one prob. I like it so far haven't had any
really terrible problems. Th only problem I have is that the security center
will not recognis our norton corprate editon antivirus. I keeps showing a
read bar and saying status is unknown. I called the SP2 tech services line
and they told me to turn the virus monitoring off. I don't want to have to
turn a feature off if I absolutely don't have to. This is the only issue I
have had so far. otherwise so far so good.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> SP2 is considered a major "Critical Update" and updates over
> 5 million lines of code in Windows XP. You'll experience
> stronger security and a bit more performance by installing SP2.
>
> If you are relying on some negative information about SP2
> found in newsgroups, remember that only folks with issues
> tend to post and many issues are not even related to SP2.
>
> Of all the computers I have personally installed SP2 on,
> I have yet to encounter any installation issues.
>
> List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811113&Product=windowsxpsp2
>
> Learn About Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/preinstall.mspx
>
> I would suggest performing the following maintenance prior to
> installing SP2:
>
> Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310312&Product=winxp
>
> How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315265&Product=winxp
>
> After installing SP2, run the above maintenance utilities again, then perform a Defrag:
>
> HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305781&Product=winxp
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Batts" wrote:
>
>
> | Noticed that it's now available.
> |
> | Has anyone any bad experiences with it? I know SP1 gave some troubles.
> |
> | Mark
>
>

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