FISKER_Q Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 iobilly there's a download section. There you can choose from 3 languages and there is slipstream images, hotfixes and sp2 for xp sp1 and below. Moe it's probably a problem with a printer, try unplugging your printers, but before you do so it's crucial you send a bug report. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1725068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batfink Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 SP2 Seems to love extracting Zip files... S L O W L Y For me, but I havent had any problems with Spoolsv... Bug Report time Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1725083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pootis Spencer Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 iobilly there's a download section. There you can choose from 3 languages and there is slipstream images, hotfixes and sp2 for xp sp1 and below.Moe it's probably a problem with a printer, try unplugging your printers, but before you do so it's crucial you send a bug report. There are no printers plugged in. Its just happened again now with only IE left open. I walked away and came back five mins later and it does it again. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1729646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pootis Spencer Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Ive uninstalled now as it was really bugging me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1729829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rell Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Moe Szyslak, The issue only affects some and not all printers. This fixes most issues... If you are an official tester there is an update available- Go back to the Download Section and then Look in the folder labled updates. The filename is WindowsXP-KB834004-x86-Beta-ENU.EXE Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1729945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StAnGeR04 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 (edited) did anyone else have a severe slowdown problem with XP SP2? I installed SP2 2055 and after a few reboots opening programs was dragging like a dead dog's tail and I could literally count the minutes until my computer was fully booted to desktop does the update mentioned above fix this as well? I'm still waiting for a response back from the beta team Edited February 14, 2004 by StAnGeR04 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1730389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StAnGeR04 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 quoted wrong sorry Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1730677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StAnGeR04 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 If you guys already had SP1 installed and then installed SP2, what prominent changes you saw then ?? any slowdowns or performance degrades ?? I slipstreamed SP1 not SP1a into my copy of XP if that has anything do with it crusher read my above post too 10x Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1730696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderRomeo Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 The only problems I had with SP2 where : msn messenger would sometimes tranfer files really slow & I'd get that click here thing & sometimes it would be Fast :) & When I uninstalled SP2 Remote Assistance wouldnt work right. I mean it would start up & then say Remote Assistance failed please try again later. I just did a clean install of Windows XP w/sp1 and msn is tranfering fast again & no more problems *I tried everything I could think of to fix the problem.* Now here's the thing I forwarded the ports for msn messenger on my routor & turned on Upnp & this was with sp1 everything was working wonder. When I installed SP2 beta it sometimes tranfered fast & sometimes gave me the click her thing. -Romeo Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1730708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfador Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I haven't had many problems so far with SP2 installed from my slipstreamed disc and with the updates from WU. From what I gather around the community, how you install it makes differences. I slipstreamed SP2 into an original XP CD, that is, it didn't have SP1 in it already. When I installed SP2 on an already loaded SP1 system, I had a lot of slowness problems. My only big problem so far is that ICF doesn't work quite right. Even after I had whitelisted Starcraft, my roommates weren't able to join our UDP LAN game until I completely disabled ICF. So far, I really like the changes. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1730738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StAnGeR04 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 (edited) well when I had the slowdown problems before I had used the express install .. but since I'm an official beta tester now I got the full update CD I thought using the express vs. the update cd I downloaded earlier might have had something to do with it ... not sure really tho hopefully it doesn't happen again .. I don't have a non-slipstreamed copy of XP on hand or know anyone else that has one....ooops but there are some new January critical updates that I didn't have available to me on my last SP2 install so maybe those updates took care of that .. (once again) I hope should I download the SP2 integrated XP Pro iso just to be on the safe side? Edited February 14, 2004 by StAnGeR04 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1730857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I am downloading the express and gonna slipstream it into home. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1731520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jppereztr Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 A question for which they use SP2 beta... I have it installed in my PC that have Internet by cablemodem (i am chilean, i use VTR-Globalcom ISP). The problem is that in this sometimes I can't use any browser (IE or Firewall), the Messenger works to me but I can't use any browser, tries to connect but it throws DNS error or time out error. Soon I prove restarting with another Windows (without SP2) in my PC and works all good. Some idea? :blush: Nobody know my problem? :cry: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1732878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfador Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 should I download the SP2 integrated XP Pro iso just to be on the safe side? That's a judgement call, I guess. Does it make a difference to slipstream SP2 onto an original copy of XP versus XP SP1? I donno. It just causes me less cognitive dissonance that way. I think the updates help things too. I wasn't able to download a couple of the updates from WU (updates 7 & 8 , I believe?), but I managed to find the errors in tracelog and get direct links to the update files, rather than through WU. I've had no problems with things other than ICF so far. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1735446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 Well, I downloaded the slipstream version of Home, and it worked fine. Got all the updates at WU, and I will see if the Pro version has any differences that I can see. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1735511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
demorgoron Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Voodoo: Neowin is simply the greatest, I am proud to be part of a unique online community where enthusiasts from around the world come together to share knowledge, provide help and produce some top class debates and articles.ALL: It doesn't look like another leak of SP2 will emerge until Microsoft successfully incorporate Concurrent sessions into a build. When that will be?. Only Bill Gates knows. Keep checking www.neowin.net for updates. I second tha:D:D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1750735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scumdogmillionaire Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 :drool: i can't wait for concurrent sessions.... then when my girlfriend goes home for lunch she won't boot me off my RDC :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1753998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I have been using Windows XP Service Pack 2 since it was released on MSDN and the best thing out of it that I like it the new Wireless Networking features. Of course they're not all there, but it's still pretty cool nevertheless. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1758333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batfink Posted February 24, 2004 Author Share Posted February 24, 2004 Creamhackered just put this up onto the main page: Exclusive - Windows XP SP2 Beta Build 2077 Screenshots We've had the chance to take a look at a newer beta build of Windows XP SP2 than the current beta 1 (build 2055) that testers have been given. One of the biggest things we've noticed is the addition of a "Security Center". It seems all the work for PC satisfaction trial wasn't wasted since it is now included with Windows XP SP2 in a slightly lighter form. The build carries the tag Build 2600.xpsp.040207-1502 : Service Pack 2, v.2077) and includes a new WMP9 build (3116) and updated Outlook express/Internet explorer versions. However, it doesn't seem like some of the new icon changes are in effect in this beta build. We're still expecting a new build to be released to testers within the week but there are rumours that RC1 will be released around March 4th. Check out the screenshots below. I have updated the Front page to reflect this... But soon, very soon BETA2... I still expect the final to be out around May 2004, unless something huge needs changing. Leebobs :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1765585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McClelland Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 lol I saw those new builds :) but who wants test with 128megs of ram hehe Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1765641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireWire Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hey guys, excuse me for my very n00bish post, but where is the fixes and updates list for XP SP2? I am looking for a list that contains all the fixes, patches, and updates that were added to SP2. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1765668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted February 24, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 24, 2004 Don't be suprised if there is no interim release or beta 2 and it goes straight to RC1 like SP1 beta did :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1765686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 new shutdown from 2082 :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1766208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldaccount1 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 new shutdown from 2082 :) HAHAHAHA DUDE!!! THATS SO FUNNY!!! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1766217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Remote Desktop Setting now automatically configures the "Windows Firewall" to allow connections. In SP1 you had to do this manually. Image: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/75970-the-sp2-thread-reloaded/page/15/#findComment-1766228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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