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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
I've been reading through all the posts concerning SP2. I tried it out when
it came out, and it worked great for about 2 weeks. Then, I started getting all types of odd behavior from my system. I found that most of my hw/sw vendors didn't have the updates to go with SP2. Ultimately, I ended up in Stop Error-blue screens and the endless boot-loop. MS Chat support suggested uninstalling SP2, and running a repair operation on Windows. I was able to get my data off the affected hd and I'm ready to just reformat and start fresh. I would like to try SP2 again, now that most of my hw/sw vendors have fixes. Since the explanation that seems to be given concerning all the people who had problems with SP2 is being placed on systems that weren't prepared, I would like to know what is the best way to prepare for a successful installation? Is it more stable/compatible if SP2 is installed before the other programs and hardware I'll be using? Or does it not matter what order I install everything. Also, since I will be giving Windows it's own partition, will that make it easier to uninstall SP2 if there are problems later? I plan to separate my programs and data on other partitions as well. |
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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
"bobcat" wrote in message ... snipped Is it more stable/compatible if SP2 is installed before the other programs and hardware I'll be using? Or does it not matter what order I install everything. Also, since I will be giving Windows it's own partition, will that make it easier to uninstall SP2 if there are problems later? I plan to separate my programs and data on other partitions as well. I would say yes it is, and to then install your other updates from Windows Updates tat are critical/securty too. But before ytou do so, be sure that all of your apps and hardware has drivers specically for SP2. If all of them are not avaiable yet, are those apps impostant enough to do without SP2. If you can get the updates for everything, install them one at a time with their updates after you installed SP2 and the others I mentioned earlier. Make a restore point, after each install, to see whether this will work or not. If after each app install, there is a problem, uninstall it, then restore your PC to before it. Go from there. Also, while you are at it, be sure after you reinstall Windows, and SP2, to see if there are updated chipset drivers for your CPU. If there is one, that would be the first I would install after SP2 and its subsequent updates. |
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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
bobcat wrote: I've been reading through all the posts concerning SP2. I tried it out when it came out, and it worked great for about 2 weeks. Then, I started getting all types of odd behavior from my system. NOT the fault with SP2. If it worked for two weeks (or for even ONE week) then something YOU did changed that situation. |
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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
and as I also mentioned, I realized the problems were coming from my apps and
hardware not being updated to go with SP2, I didn't blame SP2 for the problem. Your post didn't add in anyway to help me know how to set my system up to work correctly with SP2. I was not attacking SP2, so you don't need to sell me on it or run to it's defense. I liked SP2 until I started having problems, I had to uninstall it because my apps were too valuable to my business to do without. I had to wait for the vendors to catch-up before I could take the chance with the upgrade again. Now I'm looking for how to do the set up right, and I've decided to upgrade my harddrive while I'm at it, so there shouldn't be any leftover data of any sort to interfere. Information that helps to this end is appreciated. "Curmudgeon" wrote: bobcat wrote: I've been reading through all the posts concerning SP2. I tried it out when it came out, and it worked great for about 2 weeks. Then, I started getting all types of odd behavior from my system. NOT the fault with SP2. If it worked for two weeks (or for even ONE week) then something YOU did changed that situation. |
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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
Thank you for the helpful information. How do I go about seeing if there are
updated chipset drivers for my CPU? I have an ASUS TUV4X motherboard with a P3 866 mhz chip. I know I have to flash my BIOS and got the necessary files. I've never flashed a BIOS before, either, but I think I understand the directions well enough. How hard is it to update chipset drivers? "Tom" wrote: "bobcat" wrote in message ... snipped Is it more stable/compatible if SP2 is installed before the other programs and hardware I'll be using? Or does it not matter what order I install everything. Also, since I will be giving Windows it's own partition, will that make it easier to uninstall SP2 if there are problems later? I plan to separate my programs and data on other partitions as well. I would say yes it is, and to then install your other updates from Windows Updates tat are critical/securty too. But before ytou do so, be sure that all of your apps and hardware has drivers specically for SP2. If all of them are not avaiable yet, are those apps impostant enough to do without SP2. If you can get the updates for everything, install them one at a time with their updates after you installed SP2 and the others I mentioned earlier. Make a restore point, after each install, to see whether this will work or not. If after each app install, there is a problem, uninstall it, then restore your PC to before it. Go from there. Also, while you are at it, be sure after you reinstall Windows, and SP2, to see if there are updated chipset drivers for your CPU. If there is one, that would be the first I would install after SP2 and its subsequent updates. |
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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
Not hard at all, you do it whilst in Windows. You would either need to
consult your PC maker, or the MOBO maker/supplier of your chipset, and refer to their website for an update, if there is one. "bobcat" wrote in message ... Thank you for the helpful information. How do I go about seeing if there are updated chipset drivers for my CPU? I have an ASUS TUV4X motherboard with a P3 866 mhz chip. I know I have to flash my BIOS and got the necessary files. I've never flashed a BIOS before, either, but I think I understand the directions well enough. How hard is it to update chipset drivers? "Tom" wrote: "bobcat" wrote in message ... snipped Is it more stable/compatible if SP2 is installed before the other programs and hardware I'll be using? Or does it not matter what order I install everything. Also, since I will be giving Windows it's own partition, will that make it easier to uninstall SP2 if there are problems later? I plan to separate my programs and data on other partitions as well. I would say yes it is, and to then install your other updates from Windows Updates tat are critical/securty too. But before ytou do so, be sure that all of your apps and hardware has drivers specically for SP2. If all of them are not avaiable yet, are those apps impostant enough to do without SP2. If you can get the updates for everything, install them one at a time with their updates after you installed SP2 and the others I mentioned earlier. Make a restore point, after each install, to see whether this will work or not. If after each app install, there is a problem, uninstall it, then restore your PC to before it. Go from there. Also, while you are at it, be sure after you reinstall Windows, and SP2, to see if there are updated chipset drivers for your CPU. If there is one, that would be the first I would install after SP2 and its subsequent updates. |
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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
bobcat wrote:
I've been reading through all the posts concerning SP2. I tried it out when it came out, and it worked great for about 2 weeks. Then, I started getting all types of odd behavior from my system. I found that most of my hw/sw vendors didn't have the updates to go with SP2. Ultimately, I ended up in Stop Error-blue screens and the endless boot-loop. MS Chat support suggested uninstalling SP2, and running a repair operation on Windows. I was able to get my data off the affected hd and I'm ready to just reformat and start fresh. I would like to try SP2 again, now that most of my hw/sw vendors have fixes. Since the explanation that seems to be given concerning all the people who had problems with SP2 is being placed on systems that weren't prepared, I would like to know what is the best way to prepare for a successful installation? Is it more stable/compatible if SP2 is installed before the other programs and hardware I'll be using? Or does it not matter what order I install everything. Also, since I will be giving Windows it's own partition, will that make it easier to uninstall SP2 if there are problems later? I plan to separate my programs and data on other partitions as well. All the people who've had trouble with SP2 (27) have reported their problems. We've not heard from the 120 million who have not had problems. |
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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
I have just spent alot trying to see why my computer keep stopping and
trying to reboot and now I see that it seems to be possibly a problem related to SP2. I had my computer reformatted and XP SP2 installed at Xmas, it has turned off repeatedly since..Is there away of checking logs to see whether its the XP and not a hardware problem. Thanks Althea |
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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
Althea rambled on in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:
I have just spent alot trying to see why my computer keep stopping and trying to reboot and now I see that it seems to be possibly a problem related to SP2. I had my computer reformatted and XP SP2 installed at Xmas, it has turned off repeatedly since..Is there away of checking logs to see whether its the XP and not a hardware problem. Thanks Althea Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\eventvwr.msc |
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SP2, How to not get burnt again?
Black Baptist wrote in
news:Xns961FA12F969Apraythechurchcom@Letuspray: Althea rambled on in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general: I have just spent alot trying to see why my computer keep stopping and trying to reboot and now I see that it seems to be possibly a problem related to SP2. I had my computer reformatted and XP SP2 installed at Xmas, it has turned off repeatedly since..Is there away of checking logs to see whether its the XP and not a hardware problem. Thanks Althea Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\eventvwr.msc This has nothing to do with the topic... I clicked on that in my newsreader (XNews) and it offered to run it. http://www.mewnlite.com/whatever.gif You learn something every day. Is this old news or did I discover something new? :-) -- --- A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother. --- |
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Although not a big fan of SP2, if your doing a fresh install, what have you got to lose? You won't have any applications or data installed yet, so this would be the time to check your event logs, device manager, etc. Make sure the installation went ok, and that your computer functions up to par before you start adding applications & restoring data.
There is no guarentee that SP2 will work on your computer, period. The guy that said only 27 people that posted had a problem with SP2, must live under a rock. So take a shot, make sure all your drivers, bios, and chipset drivers are up-to-date before the install. If you have problems after, post back. Most folks here are glad to help. Treeman
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