Windows XP SP2 Thread

scottlc · August 5th, 2004

Microsoft have announced further delays on the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2, which was originally expected to be released today. Oh, and it seems that the three out of five machines not booting is in fact linked to spyware.

More information [CNet News]:
http://news.com.com/Windows+XP+updat...l?tag=nefd.top

Spyware information [Trend Micro]:
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/viru...SPYW_IMISERV.C

**Razor Blade** · August 5th, 2004

I heard it was supposed to be released at the end of August ... Anyways, whatever it takes. We don't want them releasing more damn 'fixes' for not completing SP2 properly.

Better to wait then for them to fix their problems later.

RF · August 5th, 2004

Neowin and WinBeta both say about august 25...

MrTeamWork · August 6th, 2004

I want them to perfect the SP2 so we do NOT get BSOD's when it's out. I will be very upset if my new computer starts to blue screen of death because of buggy microsoft code..

Valcrist · August 6th, 2004

My friend jase has a leaked version and says it runs fine and he see's not problems yet. He offered to me but I'm gonna wait for the official.

**hushypushy** · August 6th, 2004

leaked? there is a public beta you know, you can get it from the "new" windows update

RF · August 6th, 2004

2180 Is the latest build, but you can order sp2 on cd for free HERE

May want to hold off for a while, it is being bombarded.

Valcrist · August 6th, 2004

his doesn't say beta though its says final build something or another

well you can go here to talk about it :P if you like

http://jasesplace.4.forumer.com

scottlc · August 6th, 2004

There is no final build, it is still in development. There have been several Release Candidates, which is what he will have. The RC versions are publically available.

MaZa · August 6th, 2004

BAH! THere is no finnish language beta available yet. Gotta wait for official...

**hushypushy** · August 6th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reichfuher

2180 Is the latest build, but you can order sp2 on cd for free HERE

May want to hold off for a while, it is being bombarded.

heh, i'll just download it like i did with SP1, it's not THAT big of a DL, my 1.5mbps connection handles it with ease

scottlc · August 6th, 2004

Hell, I've downloaded over 2GB in one day over a measly half megabit connection, so I don't think that I've got anything to worry about. Plus, ordering a CD further delays the wait.

RF · August 6th, 2004

Well, Winbeta has 2180 now which claims to be rtm

Kazuya Mishima · August 7th, 2004

I know this is a little offtopic but i downloaded the express install of the sp1a today plus 3 hours downloading the 40 mb the install needed. Is there a way to et all this files from my hd so i don't have to download it again when i reformat?

Seta-San · August 7th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor Blade

I heard it was supposed to be released at the end of August ... Anyways, whatever it takes. We don't want them releasing more damn 'fixes' for not completing SP2 properly.

Better to wait then for them to fix their problems later.

fixes will still be released. there will always be fixes.

Marbles · August 7th, 2004

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

It's amazing what you can find if you only look for it, isn't it?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/s...displaylang=en

Just in case you need to get installable downloads for other MS products.

**Betamax** · August 7th, 2004

Erm, this discussion isn't about sp1, it's about sp2.

**CpU MasteR** · August 7th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marbles

It's amazing what you can find if you only look for it, isn't it?

It's also amazing when you actually read the topic name before you make a total jackass of yourself, isn't it? No, not for you.

RF · August 7th, 2004

Seems like build 2180 gets the golden seal of completion. SP2 will be available to the web on the 10th of august, while you will be able to get it on cd on the 25th.

Ive tried 2180 with nLite, and it worked great when slipstreaming sp2 into my original xp cd. For more info about slipstreaming and other custom xp installations check out http://unattended.msfn.org/index.htm . I got my cd to the point where all I have to do is type a name, set admin's password, and type in my key and it does the rest!

Marbles · August 7th, 2004

To #sshole 1 and 2. I know it's about SP2 not 1.
And I know it's OFF TOPIC.
Can either of you read!
Check out the post before mine where the guy asks about downloading SP1, your a couple of idiots for jumping on my back over this!

August 5th, 2004	#1 (permalink)
scottlc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St Andrews, Scotland Posts: 1,575	Windows XP SP2 release pushed back again Microsoft have announced further delays on the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2, which was originally expected to be released today. Oh, and it seems that the three out of five machines not booting is in fact linked to spyware. More information [CNet News]: http://news.com.com/Windows+XP+updat...l?tag=nefd.top Spyware information [Trend Micro]: http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/viru...SPYW_IMISERV.C __________________ OS: Arch Linux w/ Kernel 2.6.23.8 + GNOME 2.20.1 - CPU: Intel Pentium M 1.5GHz - Memory: 1280MB DDR PC2700 - Browser: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10

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Razor Blade Locked and Loaded Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I AM CANADIAN! Posts: 12,024	I heard it was supposed to be released at the end of August ... Anyways, whatever it takes. We don't want them releasing more damn 'fixes' for not completing SP2 properly. Better to wait then for them to fix their problems later. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0 GHz ● NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS ● 2GB DDR2 RAM Hitachi 120GB HD ● Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive ● Windows Vista Home Premium ● Dell 2007WFP LCD ● Dell XPS M1330 Laptop ● 1TB Western Digital MyBook External HD ● Logitech Z10 Speakers ● PLAYSTATION 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,565	Neowin and WinBeta both say about august 25... __________________

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MrTeamWork Vet Tech Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 417	I want them to perfect the SP2 so we do NOT get BSOD's when it's out. I will be very upset if my new computer starts to blue screen of death because of buggy microsoft code.. __________________

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Valcrist Resident Mac User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: (Hicksville Florida) Posts: 1,447	My friend jase has a leaked version and says it runs fine and he see's not problems yet. He offered to me but I'm gonna wait for the official. __________________ \| Athlon 64 3200+ \| ASUS 6600GT \| 1 GB Dual Channel \| 20 GB Windows XP \| 100 GB Ubuntu \| 120 GB Storage \| \|14" iBook G4 1.33Ghz\|512 MB\|Radeon 9200\|60GB OSX Tiger\| >--Visit my blog--< http://blog.efx2.com/user/Tim

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hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,837	leaked? there is a public beta you know, you can get it from the "new" windows update __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994. 2008 "How Not to Post" guide

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RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,565	2180 Is the latest build, but you can order sp2 on cd for free HERE May want to hold off for a while, it is being bombarded. __________________

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Valcrist Resident Mac User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: (Hicksville Florida) Posts: 1,447	his doesn't say beta though its says final build something or another well you can go here to talk about it :P if you like http://jasesplace.4.forumer.com __________________ \| Athlon 64 3200+ \| ASUS 6600GT \| 1 GB Dual Channel \| 20 GB Windows XP \| 100 GB Ubuntu \| 120 GB Storage \| \|14" iBook G4 1.33Ghz\|512 MB\|Radeon 9200\|60GB OSX Tiger\| >--Visit my blog--< http://blog.efx2.com/user/Tim Last edited by Valcrist; August 6th, 2004 at 12:14.

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scottlc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St Andrews, Scotland Posts: 1,575	There is no final build, it is still in development. There have been several Release Candidates, which is what he will have. The RC versions are publically available. __________________ OS: Arch Linux w/ Kernel 2.6.23.8 + GNOME 2.20.1 - CPU: Intel Pentium M 1.5GHz - Memory: 1280MB DDR PC2700 - Browser: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10

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MaZa !!!METAL UNCLE!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 1,949	BAH! THere is no finnish language beta available yet. Gotta wait for official... __________________ Athlon XP 2600+ Barton, 1GB 333mhz DDR RAM, NVidia 6800GT, 2x160GB HD + gainward 3d glasses :fart:

August 6th, 2004	#12 (permalink)
scottlc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St Andrews, Scotland Posts: 1,575	Hell, I've downloaded over 2GB in one day over a measly half megabit connection, so I don't think that I've got anything to worry about. Plus, ordering a CD further delays the wait. __________________ OS: Arch Linux w/ Kernel 2.6.23.8 + GNOME 2.20.1 - CPU: Intel Pentium M 1.5GHz - Memory: 1280MB DDR PC2700 - Browser: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10

August 6th, 2004	#13 (permalink)
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,565	Well, Winbeta has 2180 now which claims to be rtm __________________

August 7th, 2004	#14 (permalink)
Kazuya Mishima The seeker of perfection Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suing somebody Posts: 2,979	I know this is a little offtopic but i downloaded the express install of the sp1a today plus 3 hours downloading the 40 mb the install needed. Is there a way to et all this files from my hd so i don't have to download it again when i reformat? __________________ Visit my blog in Spanish: http://andreyirra.blogspot.com

August 7th, 2004	#16 (permalink)
Marbles Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 64	http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en It's amazing what you can find if you only look for it, isn't it? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/s...displaylang=en Just in case you need to get installable downloads for other MS products. __________________ XP 2500+ Mobile @200x12=2.4ghz 1.65v Soltek SL-75FRN2 matched 256mb 3700DDR sticks ATI 9800 Pro on a 19" NEC MultiSync FE991sb SBLive 5.1 & Altec Lansing 251 5.1 speakers Segate 40gig 2mb booting Windows XP Home Western Digital 80 gig 8mb 3/4 filled with games Sony DDU 1621 & LG GCE 8525B XP 1600+ ASUS A7V266-E 512mbs 2100 DDR GF4 Ti4400 & 2 Voodoo 2 12mb SLI mode on a 17" Flat WinXP & Win98SE on removable trays plus 2 60gig drives Liteon LDW-451S

August 7th, 2004	#17 (permalink)
Betamax Resident Movie Critic Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9,480	Erm, this discussion isn't about sp1, it's about sp2. __________________ Superior marketing of an inferior product will always win over inferior marketing of a superior product.

August 7th, 2004	#19 (permalink)
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,565	Seems like build 2180 gets the golden seal of completion. SP2 will be available to the web on the 10th of august, while you will be able to get it on cd on the 25th. Ive tried 2180 with nLite, and it worked great when slipstreaming sp2 into my original xp cd. For more info about slipstreaming and other custom xp installations check out http://unattended.msfn.org/index.htm . I got my cd to the point where all I have to do is type a name, set admin's password, and type in my key and it does the rest! __________________

August 7th, 2004	#20 (permalink)
Marbles Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 64	To #sshole 1 and 2. I know it's about SP2 not 1. And I know it's OFF TOPIC. Can either of you read! Check out the post before mine where the guy asks about downloading SP1, your a couple of idiots for jumping on my back over this! __________________ XP 2500+ Mobile @200x12=2.4ghz 1.65v Soltek SL-75FRN2 matched 256mb 3700DDR sticks ATI 9800 Pro on a 19" NEC MultiSync FE991sb SBLive 5.1 & Altec Lansing 251 5.1 speakers Segate 40gig 2mb booting Windows XP Home Western Digital 80 gig 8mb 3/4 filled with games Sony DDU 1621 & LG GCE 8525B XP 1600+ ASUS A7V266-E 512mbs 2100 DDR GF4 Ti4400 & 2 Voodoo 2 12mb SLI mode on a 17" Flat WinXP & Win98SE on removable trays plus 2 60gig drives Liteon LDW-451S

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