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XP SP2 slow boot problem fixed, but....
I googled a fix for XP slow bootup after installing SP2. The problem seems
to be the new DEP (Data Execution Prevention). By editing the boo.ini file of DEP from "OptIn" to "AlwaysOff", it makes this feature unavailable, but solves the slow boot problem. Since this feature is supposed to enhance security of the computer, the question is, how much risk am I assuming by disabling DEP? Now that I'm satisfied that the long boot times are associated with SP2 and not a hardware or other installed software problem, I could live with it if it was significant in enhancing the security of the computer. If not, I'll leave it off. Thanks, Fitz |
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XP SP2 slow boot problem fixed, but....
"Fitz" wrote in message ... I googled a fix for XP slow bootup after installing SP2. The problem seems to be the new DEP (Data Execution Prevention). By editing the boo.ini file of DEP from "OptIn" to "AlwaysOff", it makes boo.ini is a ghost machine! this feature unavailable, but solves the slow boot problem. Since this feature is supposed to enhance security of the computer, the question is, how much risk am I assuming by disabling DEP? Why not turn it back on and go download BootVis? It helps the boot problem. Also, you might check the HD for errors and defrag it to help. Get rid of junk on the machine as well. Now that I'm satisfied that the long boot times are associated with SP2 and not a hardware or other installed software problem, I could live with it if it was significant in enhancing the security of the computer. If not, I'll leave it off. Why not simply get yourself a decent 3rd party firewall? |
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XP SP2 slow boot problem fixed, but....
Hi,
I had the same problem TOO After Installing SP2. You can see the details: http://groups.google.co.in/groups?hl...EHA.3424%40TK2 MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl&rnum=2&prev=/groups%3Fq%3DProblem%2Bwith%2BXP%2B%252B%2BSP 2%2B-%2BJust%2B3%2Bdays%2BBACK%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26selm %3D%2523w48wEJpEHA.34 24%2540TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl%26rnum%3D2 You can also find this in this News Group using Subject of POST "Problem with XP + SP2 - Just 3 days BACK." I have tried all the Options But could not solve - then Did a Clean Install with SP1 Slipstreamed. (Said GOOD BYE to SP2) Now it is Cool - Boots Just in 10 Sec MAX. Prabhat "Fitz" wrote in message ... I googled a fix for XP slow bootup after installing SP2. The problem seems to be the new DEP (Data Execution Prevention). By editing the boo.ini file of DEP from "OptIn" to "AlwaysOff", it makes this feature unavailable, but solves the slow boot problem. Since this feature is supposed to enhance security of the computer, the question is, how much risk am I assuming by disabling DEP? Now that I'm satisfied that the long boot times are associated with SP2 and not a hardware or other installed software problem, I could live with it if it was significant in enhancing the security of the computer. If not, I'll leave it off. Thanks, Fitz |
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