Re: Help with SP 2
- From: "JL" <FakeAddress@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 17:50:47 -0400
Shenan,
After the crash I spent 6 hours on the phone with Microsoft trying to repair
the problem. They could not get it to work correctly. It was Microsoft
that said the only thing left I could do was to reformat and start over.
I agree that a complete reformat is the last resort but when Microsoft could
not figure it out, what else could I do?
I agree with you that there are major improvements over SP1. But If it
crashes every time I try to install it what good is SP2? By the way 99% of
my programs are Microsoft Programs.
Anyway, You did say you had a list of checks to do before updating. I
really hate to post my correct e-mail address because of the amount of spam
I receive when doing so. Is there a way I can contact you off the newsgroup
so I can give you my address?
Thanks Barry
"Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23rGTJbiaFHA.2996@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> JL wrote:
> > My name is Barry. I have Windows XP Home edition SP 1. 2.4 GHz
> > Pentium 4 processor, 1 gig memory.
>
> Hello Barry. My name is Shenan.
>
> > When Win XP SP 2 first came out I let the automatic update download
> > and install the service pack. This was about a year ago, maybe a
> > little less. Anyway with SP 2 installed it totally destroyed my
> > computer.
>
> That sucks. Did you properly prepare for the install? Did you try and
> troubleshoot after the problem occurred? What did you do?
>
> What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
>
> > It was stuck in a reboot loop. I could not stop the loop. To make a
> > long story short I finally had to reformat and start over as a last
> > resort. Good thing I believe in keeping backups of my files.
>
> Good on the backups, bad on the format/install. Likely a driver issue or
> something.
>
> > Anyway I would like to take advantage of the new service pack. But
> > needless to say I am concerned that it will cause a crash again.
>
> If you properly prepare - no, it should not cause trouble. It will take
> some time to properly prepare, but in the end you have a better system and
> more knowledge about how to properly maintain it. Fair trade, if you ask
> me.
>
> > Has there been any improvements made to the SP to prevent problems?
>
> SP2 in August is SP2 now. If it had changed, there would have been a
change
> in the name (for example, when MS JVM was taken out of SP1, you got SP1a.)
>
> > Should I just leave well enough alone?
>
> You will get some discussion on this one - maybe (if everyone is not
burned
> out on the whole thing - but they seem to be able to discuss licensing to
no
> end, why would SP2 be different? heh)
>
> My opinion - no - not in this case. SP2 adds a lot of useful differences
> and security enhancements.
>
> Let's make sure we have the same notes of reasons given
> to patch with SP2..
>
> (Also, I would recommend either getting the free CD or downloading
> the entire SP2 install file.)
>
> First, there is of course Microsoft's own "Top 10" list of reasons:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/topten.mspx
>
> Well, that's a pretty generalized list.. but this ones gives you a more
> detailed version..
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/features.mspx
>
> And then going another level and explain the specific "additions" to
Windows
> XP that SP2 provides...
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/technologiesoverview.mspx
>
> You may want to read this article as well:
> http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1724107,00.asp
>
> If I was to give one personal reason for someone to upgrade to SP2, it
would
> be simple.. Stay up to date. If you do not stay ahead of those who would
> just as well ruin your computer as anything else, then you are inviting
them
> in. Sooner or later (September 17, 2006 or so) support for your OS will
be
> terminated, and while you believe (and you are likely correct) you do not
> use the support from Microsoft, you do in a way by applying patches - and
> many patches will begin requiring SP2 to install..
>
> But - you don't HAVE to upgrade.. It's not my responsibility to convince
you
> (or really anyone's) to upgrade. If you feel you are safe, then there
will
> be no changing your mind anyway. All I can do is tell you that it's not a
> bad thing to upgrade, you do get improved security and functionaility (for
> free) that many would PAY for when it comes to other operating systems.
You
> should prepare your system for the worse *if* you decide to upgrade - as
> things can and do go wrong with major upgrades all the time, don't be a
> victim either way.
>
> > Is there any suggestions anyone can give me on installing SP 2 to
> > avoid problems?
>
> The above link gives you a starting point. You want to run several
> different AntiSpyware applications, a couple of different AntiVirus
> applications, upgrade your hardware drivers to the latest versions
available
> from each respective manufacturer web page, check each software package
you
> have/use for patches and install those, check if your motherboard BIOS
needs
> an upgrade, uninstall unused applications from Add/Remove programs, chkdsk
> your hard drive, defragment your hard drive and backup your importand
> documents, pictures, email, contacts and other data/non-recoverable
> information (an imaging application to an external hard drive or a
networked
> system is ideal.) Then - download the full version of SP2 and install it.
>
> Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
> http://snipurl.com/8bqy
>
> Order the Free Windows XP SP2 CD
> http://snipurl.com/8umo
>
> Protect your PC
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> I have a whole list of tips for people to follow - but lately people have
> been a bit prickly about me posting the thing in its entirity - so.. If
you
> want it, just email me or seach the newsgroups for my name.. =)
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
>
>
.
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