Windows XP service pack 2

[CBPian]

I would like the members to share their experience of XPSP2 and the problems they are facing.
For me it had problems accessing Outlook Web Access and when I uninstalled it (the whole Service pack) it permanently disabled active x. I am still trying to find out ways to get around it without reinstalling the OS. )

[Apocalypse]

Win XP SP2, has somewhat slowed down my system's(Celeron 2GHZ,256DDR) performance,



with SP1, the starup time and shutdown time was far less,and now the programs run slow too,,

but on SP2, internet has become faster and its security centre is also very good

[ophie]

It just caused my 3d games to run slow. But the problem vanished when I installed Xp with integrated sevice pack 2. It improves your browasing as well.

[maani]

yup u ppl are right...sp 2 has really make my computer slower...but the originat version of windows xp is also creating a lot of problems now..."so sp 2 k baghair guzara bhi nahi"

Ace

[jbladeus]

Added security in place of functionality. Thats been the motto for SP2, as far as i am concerned.

Security features in this piece of software is pretty impressive, though i must say that this has also raised compatibility issues with certain software like outlook, norton antivirus and some firewall programs.

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Arrrgh... it sure's gonna be mighty rough sailin' today ... mates!

[ca]

hmm i think

[jbladeus]

CA
11 posts from you in different topics, but you havent managed to write a full sentence in even one of them.

Yeh sirf posts ki count barhaaney ka koi faida nahin, 'cos you wont win any prizes. Contribute something useful/meaningful to the forum or just keep quiet and read the discussions like many of the other lurker members.

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Arrrgh... it sure's gonna be mighty rough sailin' today ... mates!

[CBPian]

Finally I was able to identify the causes and solve the problem with activeX without reinstalling XP. It was a good exercise.<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

For information of all those concerned who do not want to update to XPSP2 and still want to improve overall security of their system, following is a list of updates you should install
Caution 1. SP1 needs to be installed before these updates. 2. It is a good idea to follow the KB sequence when installing the updates. 3.You are responsible for your own actions!!!<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

Update Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows XP (KB826939)
Download size 282 KB, less than 1 minute
This update consists of previously released critical and security updates, for Windows XP, rolled into one convenient package. Installing this item provides you the same results as installing the individual updates.

Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express 6 SP1 (KB823353)
Download size 1.9 MB, 2 minutes
A vulnerability exists in Outlook Express that could allow an attacker to cause Outlook Express to fail. You can help protect your computer by installing this update. After you install this update you may need to restart your computer.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB840315)
Typical download size 305 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain control over it.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB841873)
Typical download size 440 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB837001)
Download size 2.8 MB, 3 minutes
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain control over it.

Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB823182)
Download size 424 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain complete control over it. For example, an attacker could execute code on your system.

Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB824105)
Download size 338 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft Windows that could allow an attacker to see information in your computer’s memory over a network.

Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP (KB825119)
Download size 298 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it.

Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP (KB828035)
Download size 357 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it.

Security Update for Microsoft Data Access Components (KB832483)
Download size 2 MB, 2 minutes
An identified security issue in Microsoft Data Access Components could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based system and take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could execute code on the system. By installing this update, you help protect your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.

Critical Update for Windows Media Player Script Commands (KB828026)
Download size 2.8 MB, 3 minutes
This update contains a change to the behavior of Windows Media Player’s ability to launch URLs in the local computer zone from other zones.

Security Update for Windows XP (KB840374)
Download size 854 KB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain complete control over it.

[maani]

hi...yaar these updates will take a lot of time...is it?
try to find some other solution yaar...coz most of us are not using cable net...these updates really makes the net speed slower...and browsing is almost impossible...

Ace

[CBPian]

When I used to have dialup, I'd connect to the Windows Update site in the night say 11-12pm and viola.... in the morning all updates would have downloaded and installed. Ofcourse you'd need to do nothing on the net on that day.
Another solution is Bigfix http//www.bigfix.com
This software checks your PC for any vulnerabilites and downloads appropriate updates. The problem is that it downloads one update at a time and does not have a batch mode.

NB. Unfortunately we still lack good ISPs and cybernet has been leading the way till now in download speeds. If your ISP cant give you, say 4-5kbytes per second download speed, change it. (


Edited by - CBPian on Dec 20 2004 024757 AM