RE: XP SP2 causes severe problems with everything!

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From: texbob (texbob_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/26/04 

Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 04:27:02 -0700

After downloading XP SP2 I had so many problems with my computer I had to
re-format my computer. I spent the last day getting my computer back to where
it was before installing SP2. I wish Bill Gates would spend some of his
billions of dollars on making good software. They probably spend more money
on enforcing their liscensing agreements and advertising than they do on R&D
and testng their software.
I've had so many problems over the years with Windows and crap software that
I'll probably buy a Mac the next time.

Good luck guys!

"Dar" wrote:

> after installing SP2 the following non-internet connection related stuff
> happened:
>
> 1. programmes stopped running in compatability mode for 95, 98, me, 2000 etc.
> 2. no other account on the machine (all with admin rights) will open
> 3. the machine takes over 5mins to boot into my account
> 4. the machine crawls and virtually every programme causes hangs and crashes
> 5. the integrated pop-up blocker in IE overides the pop-up blocker i've
> already got installed, (which works much better than this new MS junk [or did
> 'till MS got it!])
> 6. the integrated firewall can't be configured properly to work with my home
> wireless network
>
> anyone experienced similar and got any suggestions, (i feel a complete
> switch to linux comming on!)
>
> thanks guys,
>

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