Re: Is SP2 OK for old OEM Win XP?
- From: "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 18:08:17 -0600
Did the "knowledgeable software person" also say why?
If that person did not give you a specific reason, you should question the
knowledge level.
Check with Compaq and see if they have any issues with your specific model
and SP-2.
If there are any, they will have instructions and/or an appropriate patch.
SP-2 is designed for all versions of Windows XP, but some OEMs may have to
provide fixes for their specific situations.
It is difficult to remove SP-2 from a new computer since SP-2 can not be
removed if it was not separately installed.
Most new computers come with SP-2 integrated and SP-2 removal is not an
option without acquiring a version of Windows XP pre SP-2.
All problems, known and unknown, should be resolved before installing
anything especially something as large as a Service Pack:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
If you want to uninstall the patch, ignore that message and everything is
usually OK.
If you have problems, reinstalling the appropriate program normally fixes
it.
Make sure you are using the latest Windows XP drivers for the scanner.
If you keep having problems, there may be something wrong with the scanner.
What does the scanner manufacturer say about SP-2 compatibility?
--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org
"SCSharon" <SCSharon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:EA88B11D-089D-4282-9D66-8E72E478D647@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I have a Compaq with Win XP Home installed from the factory and purchased
> 11/01. Last year I installed SP2 and had multiple problems. I was
> compelled to do a factory restore.
>
> I have strictly avoided reinstalling SP2 but this month, I installed the
> patch Q819696, not knowing it was an SP2 patch. Now I cannot use system
> restore.
>
> I tried to uninstall the patch, but I get a warning message that nearly
> all
> my programs will be adversely affected.
>
> I have since been told by a knowledgeable software person that SP2 should
> not be installed on a computer such as mine with the OEM version of Win
> XP.
>
> Now, for the fourth time in a year, I am going to have to do a factory
> restore. The reason is my computer keeps losing contact with my HP 6200c
> scanner giving me messages "scanner not found". I have gone through all
> the
> uninstalls, registry deletion of scanner content, reinstalls, which often
> works, but this time only lasted 6 days. The HP technician told me to do
> a
> factory restore. Aaaarrgghh!
>
> My quandary is; is there a virus or something getting to my scanner
> causing
> the loss of function and, if so, would I be better off with SP2. Or would
> I
> just have even more problems.
>
> I posted this question in another forum and was answered by Carey Frisch
> that I was given bad advice, that SP2 was made for all instances of
> Windows
> XP and worked very well.
>
> I have read the whole, and very enlightening, thread of 'SP2 to SP1' and
> that's why I reposted this question. I feel I am reading that Carey's
> answers may not always be correct, and that some people are removing SP2
> even
> from new computers - which I assume is because of the horrible problems it
> can cause.
>
> Please give me your opinions.
> SCSharon
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