selwood86 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Im not sure if i should install Service Pack 2, who has got it and who thinks i should install it, i hav'nt got Service Pack 1 either so i dont know what to do.Any Advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilifrei64 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 unless you want to be vulnerable to exploits, I would install it. It, in my opinion, has been proven to be a good service pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agonified Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 If you have a higher RAM than 128 mb, and your cpu is not below average, I advise you to install Sp2 without doubt. Your pc will be more secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boooggy Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 my advice is to slipstream using nlite.....and then fresh install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda43 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Just a few suggestions:1. Install only from the CD.....free from Microsoft2. Clean up your hard drive, running Disk Cleanup and any other cleanup software you may have. Then do a defrag.3. Shut down all running programs before running the Install CD.*********************************SP2 is not just a patch or fix. It's a whole new version of Windows XP.Get the CD and install it as soon as you can.Cheers!Andromeda43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefoxthebomb Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 my advice is to slipstream using nlite.....and then fresh install.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I second this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selwood86 Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 Cant i just download it off internet and then install it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHz Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 1. You can download it and install it.2. You can slipstream it, and upgrade your existing XP.3. You can slipstream it and do a fresh install.The top 2 options preserve your installed XP, while the last does not.The 1st is suitable, but it advised to backup, in case it does not work as expected. Else the other options may need to be used.To slipstream into the source is one command.WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe /intergrate:<path to source>Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGbadjohn Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 From being 100% anti SP2 just a few weeks ago, the tables have now turned around to being pro. SP2.I reinstalled XP Home and was speaking to technician and he re-assured me it's not as bad as made out to be. I installed it after XP Home and all was well.There is one program Benign (B9) that I have not re-installed yet. It seems only MS will provide the fix required to make it run smoothly.I would say, install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild weasel Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I think virtually all XP users should install SP2. I have not noticed any performance hit or any adveres effects whatsoever.There's nothing to lose by installing XP SP2 as far as I can see. B) When you've added SP2, consider Autopatcher on www.autopatcher.comThis adds all the latest post-SP2 updates. I discovered autopatcher recently on these forums. Its "sweeet", as they say But.....its a BIG download, so you need to have broadband. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Zugec Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I am absolutely for SP2... For me personally it is best service/feature pack released yet from MS. Many important changes like virtual computer zone are really impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassy309 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 From being 100% anti SP2 just a few weeks ago, the tables have now turned around to being pro. SP2.I reinstalled XP Home and was speaking to technician and he re-assured me it's not as bad as made out to be. I installed it after XP Home and all was well.There is one program Benign (B9) that I have not re-installed yet. It seems only MS will provide the fix required to make it run smoothly.I would say, install it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>what if you can't i've tried and tried i know i need it but i can't can i just slipstream it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albator Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 (edited) Just use the service pack 1a. For the rest disable unneeded service and use firefox, you will never spk2.Install it if you like stupid security warning like after running a file downloaded from intenet I use this settint And I never had a virus since 3 years or any spyware or trojans.If you are a newbie you should go with spk2, if not dont use it, it will lock you pc. Edited August 31, 2005 by albator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassy309 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Just use the service pack 1a. For the rest disable unneeded service and use firefox, you will never spk2.Install it if you like stupid security warning like after running a file downloaded from intenet I use this settint And I never had a virus since 3 years or any spyware or trojans.If you are a newbie you should go with spk2, if not dont use it, it will lock you pc.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>i already use firefox as my browser i was just wondering if i really need it. i searched the web and found out it has something to do with my processor. and i've seen the secuirty warnings on my friends pc's it's like you can't download anything without the prompts warning you about what you are about to download. but isn't it a very important update for windows xp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albator Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I told ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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