Chris Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Here is how it works:Post any links to do with Windows XP Service Pack 2Post anything new that you found with Windows XP Service Pack 2 [new features, bugs :o]The idea is that we'll all be SP2'd up and one topic with all the information to do with Windows XP Service Pack should help us all.I'll start: [There are many links that can be found when clicking below...There is alot of information on SP2 as you will see]Welcome to the Microsoft Protect Your PC Web siteComing Soon: Windows XP Service Pack 2Microsoft is preparing to release a free update for Windows XP that provides better protection against hackers, viruses, and worms. The best way to ensure you get Windows XP Service Pack 2 when it is released is by turning on Automatic Updates today. You can use our step-by-step instructions or, if you prefer, let us do it for you. Windows XP Service Pack 2 [Contains many other links]Microsoft continually works to improve its software. As part of this effort, we develop updates and fixes to recognized issues and release them for use by customers. On a regular basis, we combine many of these fixes into a single package and make the package available for customers to install on their computers. These packages are called Service Packs.Available soon, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) will bring users the latest security updates and innovations from Microsoft. It will establish stronger security settings that help defend against viruses, hackers, and worms and will provide unique new security features designed to make it easier for you to protect your PC.Service Pack 2 for Windows XP: Resources for IT Professionals [Contains a wealth of information]Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Support Centre Got questions about Windows XP SP2? Running into problems with hardware or programs now that you've installed the service pack? This portal can help you find answers and troubleshoot SP2 on your home computer, notebook or network. Look for answers and solutions to the three most common topics. Installing Service Pack 2 (SP2) [Contains many other links]Regardless of whether you download SP2 or order products CD, there are a number of steps you should take for a successful installation. Find out how to make sure your PC is ready to be upgraded, how to back up your personal information in case of problems, and how to troubleshoot issues if you’ve already installed or tried to install the service pack. What to do after installing Service Pack 2 (SP2) [Contains many other links]To help protect your PC, SP2 delivers new security features with the recommended settings turned on by default. Windows XP SP2 also applies different default settings to some existing programs. Learn how to choose or changes settings so that your programs work the way you want them to while keeping your computer more secure. Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2) [Contains many other links]Now that you’ve installed SP2, you might notice that some programs and devices work differently. Get help with drivers, software updates, settings, and other compatibility issues. Learn more about why some programs work differently with SP2. Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) for IT Professionals [Contains many other links]Available soon, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) will bring users the latest security updates and innovations from Microsoft. It will establish stronger security settings that help defend against viruses, hackers, and worms and will provide unique new security features designed to make it easier for you to protect your PC. The best way to ensure you get SP2 when it is released is by turning on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP. Visit the Protect Your PC site to let us turn it on for you or follow these manual steps - either way you'll get SP2 automatically as Microsoft releases it. Turning on Automatic Updates today allows your PC to begin downloading important updates automatically, including the latest version of Windows Update. It also ensures you will receive future updates, such as SP2.Some programs seem to stop working after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 After you install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), some programs may seem not to work. By default, Windows Firewall is enabled and blocks unsolicited connections to your computer. This article discusses how to make an exception and enable a program to run by adding it to the list of exceptions. This procedure permits the program to work as it did before the service pack was installed. Description of the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2This article describes the Windows Firewall feature in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). Windows Firewall is the updated software firewall in Windows XP SP2 that replaces the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) feature. How To Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 2 :blushing: Slipstreaming is a way of Integrating a service pack into a Windows Installation. The service pack files will be combined with the files that are contained on your Windows XP Installation Disk.This will then allow you to create a Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Installation Disk. So when you come to install Windows XP, the install process will also install Service Pack 2. This means that you won't have to install Service Pack 2 as a separate operation...Using AutoStreamer :blushing: What if there was an application that makes slipstreaming too easy? Well there is such an application known as AutoStreamerAutoStreamer can create a slipstreamed Windows XP Service Pack 2 with a few clicks. It's so good that you can then burn the ISO file that AutoStreamer will create for you to a CD. You can then Install Windows XP and have Service Pack 2 installed for you along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Oi!! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Oi!! :(What's wrong bud? You've given us a lot to take in! :D Thank you VERY much for making this topic though. I know when people start getting dirty with SP2, thier going to be glad it's here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertec Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Maybe this is a dumb question (I haven't read anything from those links yet), but can SP2 be uninstalled? :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Yes according to the install process. It backs up your config files in-case you want to un-install it.Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmascracker Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 You should find it in add & remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertec Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 OK. Cheers :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 NEW Well For HOME Users... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 NEW Get it set just after Install... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 COMPLETELY NEW Your Centre... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 NEW NEW NEW I doubt any of use have an Intel Itanium Processor? But some members have AMD64 bitters. So you can have the hardware DEP if not it's software DEP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 IMPROVED Wireless...err not on my laptop when this was took but wireless has improved .................................. this much. It's bloody brilliant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 POP UP BLOCKER.....nah i'll still use google what about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 ADD ONs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;EN-US;811113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and DevelopersThis installation package is intended for IT professionals and developers downloading and installing on multiple computers on a network. If you're updating just one computer, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/protect.OverviewMicrosoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides new proactive security technologies for Windows XP to better defend against viruses, worms, and hackers. In addition to a more robust security infrastructure, SP2 improves the security configuration options of Windows XP and provides better security information to help users faced with security decisions.DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller, more appropriate download will be available soon on Windows Update. To receive this download, turn on the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP to receive an optimized download of SP2. Please visit Protect Your PC for more information on receiving Windows XP SP2. More | Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2This document is Part 1 of “Changes to Functionality in Windows XP Service Pack 2” and provides an introduction to Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). You can obtain the other parts of the paper in the Microsoft Download Center, at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=28022.This document applies to Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) for the 32-bit versions of Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition. It does not describe all of the changes that are included in the service pack, but instead highlights those changes that will have the most impact on your use of Windows XP SP2 and provide references to additional information.More | HereVERY BIG ...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support ToolsThis article describes updates to the Windows Support Tools that are included in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). If you are a support person or a network administrator, you can use the Windows Support Tools to manage networks and to troubleshoot problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 NEW But what is it?At the bottom next to security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Same thing when you download a file :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman821 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 POP UP BLOCKER.....nah i'll still use google what about you?I'm with you on this powerless.I am very pleased with the way Google Toolbar handles popups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I too use google bar, but surely it will do no harm to leave XP pop up stoper switched on as well. Or will it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic Updates and Windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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