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Installing WinXP SP2 is a risk
This EXACT same thing happened to me ... I had to completely reformat my
harddrive and reinstall Windows XP and ALL my programs !!! I sure wish I had read your warning Jason before I fell prey to Microsoft !!!!! "Sam" wrote in message ... Sometime on, or about Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:55:54 -0700, Jason wrote: Hi, I want to put out a general warning to users to not install SP2. Yes, I realize that there are many security advancements and all that, but the risk is not worth it. I have just installed SP2 on a clean install and my PC no longer boots up. Not in Safe-mode, not "last known good configuration". I am now restarting the installation again. I do not know why it doesn't work, and I'm sure for many users it did work, but I know it is not 100% solid. The fact that there is a risk should be enough for you not to do it. I should add that I do this for a living so it's not like this is the first time I work with Windows. It is the first time I have installed SP2, and it will be the last until Microsoft can get it right. For all users out there who are debating, do not install it. Keep the regular updates going, but do not install this as a complete update or you may be stuck with 4 hours of work and lost data. If only Microsoft could do things right the first time. Best of luck to those who attempt it, you'll need it. Sincerely, Jason Life is a risk. Should we not try it? It would be impossible for Microsoft to create any software that would be guaranteed to work on the thousands of combinations of hardware, bios's, drivers and software installations. The prudent thing is to do a full backup first, clean your system of any viruses/spyware, and then stop all unnecessary processes before installing SP2... especially your anti-virus software. Anyone who doesn't do this shouldn't have been issued their computer driving license. :-) Sam -- To mail me, please get rid of the BS first --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.745 / Virus Database: 497 - Release Date: 8/27/2004 |
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Installing WinXP SP2 is a risk
DAMN...my TV broke. That damn Bill Gates is such an ass! I connected my
laptop to my TV and it stopped working. It must be Bills fault because my TV worked just fine before my XP laptop with SP2 touched it!!!! "Michael Mauzey" wrote in message ... This EXACT same thing happened to me ... I had to completely reformat my harddrive and reinstall Windows XP and ALL my programs !!! I sure wish I had read your warning Jason before I fell prey to Microsoft !!!!! "Sam" wrote in message ... Sometime on, or about Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:55:54 -0700, Jason wrote: Hi, I want to put out a general warning to users to not install SP2. Yes, I realize that there are many security advancements and all that, but the risk is not worth it. I have just installed SP2 on a clean install and my PC no longer boots up. Not in Safe-mode, not "last known good configuration". I am now restarting the installation again. I do not know why it doesn't work, and I'm sure for many users it did work, but I know it is not 100% solid. The fact that there is a risk should be enough for you not to do it. I should add that I do this for a living so it's not like this is the first time I work with Windows. It is the first time I have installed SP2, and it will be the last until Microsoft can get it right. For all users out there who are debating, do not install it. Keep the regular updates going, but do not install this as a complete update or you may be stuck with 4 hours of work and lost data. If only Microsoft could do things right the first time. Best of luck to those who attempt it, you'll need it. Sincerely, Jason Life is a risk. Should we not try it? It would be impossible for Microsoft to create any software that would be guaranteed to work on the thousands of combinations of hardware, bios's, drivers and software installations. The prudent thing is to do a full backup first, clean your system of any viruses/spyware, and then stop all unnecessary processes before installing SP2... especially your anti-virus software. Anyone who doesn't do this shouldn't have been issued their computer driving license. :-) Sam -- To mail me, please get rid of the BS first --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.745 / Virus Database: 497 - Release Date: 8/27/2004 |
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Installing WinXP SP2 is a risk
Sometime on, or about Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:46:07 GMT, Johnny Lingo
wrote: DAMN...my TV broke. That damn Bill Gates is such an ass! I connected my laptop to my TV and it stopped working. It must be Bills fault because my TV worked just fine before my XP laptop with SP2 touched it!!!! "Michael Mauzey" wrote in message ... This EXACT same thing happened to me ... I had to completely reformat my harddrive and reinstall Windows XP and ALL my programs !!! I sure wish I had read your warning Jason before I fell prey to Microsoft !!!!! Oops! After installing Sp2, I also got a case of warts. I'm sure that M$ caused it. I wonder who I can sue? vbg Sam -- To mail me, please get rid of the BS first |
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Installing WinXP SP2 is a risk
"Sam" wrote in message ... Sometime on, or about Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:46:07 GMT, Johnny Lingo wrote: DAMN...my TV broke. That damn Bill Gates is such an ass! I connected my laptop to my TV and it stopped working. It must be Bills fault because my TV worked just fine before my XP laptop with SP2 touched it!!!! "Michael Mauzey" wrote in message ... This EXACT same thing happened to me ... I had to completely reformat my harddrive and reinstall Windows XP and ALL my programs !!! I sure wish I had read your warning Jason before I fell prey to Microsoft !!!!! Oops! After installing Sp2, I also got a case of warts. I'm sure that M$ caused it. I wonder who I can sue? vbg Sam -- To mail me, please get rid of the BS first Me first. I got hemmeroids from SP2 and I am suing Billy personally! |
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Installing WinXP SP2 is a risk
Sometime on, or about Wed, 01 Sep 2004 23:19:59 GMT, Johnny Lingo
wrote: "Sam" wrote in message ... Sometime on, or about Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:46:07 GMT, Johnny Lingo wrote: DAMN...my TV broke. That damn Bill Gates is such an ass! I connected my laptop to my TV and it stopped working. It must be Bills fault because my TV worked just fine before my XP laptop with SP2 touched it!!!! "Michael Mauzey" wrote in message ... This EXACT same thing happened to me ... I had to completely reformat my harddrive and reinstall Windows XP and ALL my programs !!! I sure wish I had read your warning Jason before I fell prey to Microsoft !!!!! Oops! After installing Sp2, I also got a case of warts. I'm sure that M$ caused it. I wonder who I can sue? vbg Sam -- To mail me, please get rid of the BS first Me first. I got hemmeroids from SP2 and I am suing Billy personally! Don't just sit on it... take care of that lawsuit ASAP! vbg Sam -- To mail me, please get rid of the BS first |
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