Re: Download of SP2 wipes out Microsoft internet explorer

From: Kevin (kevincf_at_excite.com)
Date: 09/30/04 

Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:40:32 -0700

NNBD!

Yeah, I get that. The point of my reply to the OP is that I am amazed at
the number of people who will still download and install something like SP2
when there is so much information available that points out the possible
problems (and the solutions to those problems, as well) in doing so.

As my reply states, I have not been offered the download of SP2 by Windows
Updates. I don't intend to install it until it has been in release for at
least 3 to 6 months, if then. By then, there should be a whole herd of
patches and fixes for some of the problems SP2 seems to be causing,
especially with regard to Internet Explorer and Outlook Express.

Like you, I use a good anti-virus application, a solid firewall, and I use
several of the most popular anti-spyware and anti-adware applications. I
keep my disk clean and tidy and I never use Peer-to-Peer software or
anything from AOL.

"NoNoBadDog!" <mypants_bjsledgeATpixi.com> wrote in message
news:OKs75jqpEHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Kevin;
>
> 99.9% of the posts here are from the people who have problems. Very
few
> post when they are not having problems. 99% of the problems that people
are
> experiencing is because they do not maintain their computer properly and
do
> not follow the installation instructions. I have installed SP2 on 28
> different computers of various vintages and configurations. 5 of the are
my
> home computers. 23 are computers at work that I am responsible for
> maintaining. I had one very minor problem with a NIC that was solved by
> updating the driver for that card. Other than that, no problems. I keep
my
> system clean (no viruses), do regular file and disc maintenance, and I do
> not use any P2P software or load AOL on any of said computers.
>
> If you had a bad experience with SP2, then it was more than likely that
> it was in large part due to your (Lack of) system maintenance skills. A
> close friend of mine works at a regional computer repair facility, and he
> also states that 99% of the issues he has seen with SP2 is because of user
> maintenance issues.
>
> Bobby
>
> "Kevin" <kevincf@excite.com> wrote in message
> news:OPWqWxppEHA.3800@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > Since yours is one of what appear to be scores, or even hundreds, of
posts
> > along this same subject line I have to know the answer to a question
that
> > has been nagging me for a couple of weeks. Why would you download and
> > install SP2 when there has been so much news about the problems it can,
> > and
> > obviously, does cause? The newsgroups are now flooded with posts from
> > frantic users, just like yourself, who are shocked at the resulting
chaos
> > SP2 seems to wreak on multitudes of systems.
> >
> > The Microsoft Windows Update website has pages of information about what
> > to
> > do to prepare your system for SP2. It even addresses the question of
the
> > relevance of SP2 to the individual user.
> >
> > I have seen SP2 installations go so smoothly you don't even know it has
> > been
> > done. Then I have also seen, and been present during, the total
trashing
> > of
> > a perfectly good machine. There seems to be no rhyme or reason. I have
> > never been offered SP2 by Windows Update, which is on automatic to
notify
> > me
> > of updates available. It is configured to ask for permission to
download
> > and install the updates as they become available.
> >
> > I don't have your answer except to check this and the updates newsgroup
> > for
> > help. These newsgroups are going to be your best bet to getting your
> > system
> > back up and healthy again. This should serve as a critical lesson to
you.
> > A lesson hard learned but one which will further your knowledge and
> > understanding of software, systems, and the people who make and own
them.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > "Sweeney" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:40b201c4a698$3bffdbc0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> >> I downloaded Service Pack 2 and my Internet Explorer
> >> disappeared. Anyone know why? How do I recover it? Itried
> >> to reach MS support,Contact by email just goes to "page
> >> not displayed."
> >
> >
>
>

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