GotBonus? wrote:
I am running XP pro with all updates EXCEPT SP2.
AMD 64 2800 MSI K7N neo Platinum with a Gig of ram (2 x 512)and a 256meg
9600XT. WD 80 gig sata unpartitioned (primary boot disk) and an old WD ide
drive.
I have fallen victim to the "SP2 is bad" syndrome, I know of a number of
people who have had some major issues, yet I hear SOME other says otherwise.
With the system listed above I have had some issues with items like
speed..apps just don't open up as quickly as expected
I have come to the conclusion that PERHAPS the lack sp2 might be
bottlenecking this system.
Thoughts?
With a properly running system you shouldn't see much if any speed
change between sp1 and sp2. However there were many improvements with
SP2. Much of the code was rewritten for SP2 to remove the buffer
overflow problems. For the majority of people SP2 works fine and offers
increased security. The major reason for problems post SP2 is not
having a properly prepared system, ie malware is present when the update
is run or the presence of system problems that carry over and get
magnified. Another reason is software that won't run on SP2 which is
really the responsibility of the vendor to port it. IMO you should run SP2.
Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx
The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783
Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...09&gprid=6794&
Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../sp2chngs.mspx
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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User