[pchelpers] Re: service pack 2 locking up the pc on install

I have been testing Windows XP SP2- there was several versions-- until this 
last version went RTM  There are some programs are not compatible - also too 
you might check to see if you need see if there is an update for your bios 
for your motherboard, when installing you do shut down your present 
firewall, I had to shut down my antivirus, prior to installing it I am 
operating MS office 2003 pro -- I had issues with Outlook , issues with the 
Raid Host Controllers if you look in your System Devices and check it all 
you might have some conflicts( yellow Asterisks)-- that may be the cause of 
freezing up and locking I would suggest you go see in the event log-- in 
Administrative Tools  to see where the problems actually are then go  from 
there are some programs and hardware are not compatible with the lasted 
release of SP2 I had issues of rebooting- I could only do a cold boot , I 
have  since fixed all these problems--Do not run two firewalls if you prefer 
one over the just shut one down-- there are some antiviruses are not 
compatible with the latest release either. You might want to wait a month or 
2  before accepting it from AU  they are still addressing some issues yet. I 
installed and am quite happy with it so far after I fixed all these 
ssues.  -- I have Windows 2000 pro and Windows XP Pro on  this computer  I 
will tell you one thing I am still running an old scanner  Hp Scanjet 5p--  
it has a scsi card-- I am using it with the latest  Windows XP pro sp2 with 
no problem  and that was to my surprise.-- Please have a pleasant day. 
Jackie



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tonia" <ltonwannabe@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 1:08 AM
Subject: [pchelpers] Re: service pack 2 locking up the pc on install


> Hi Re-Na
>
>
> You're not the only one having problems with this sp2. Do you really need 
> it? As an end user not connected to a network in an enterprise 
> environment, I would just let this one go. If you have security tightened 
> like having a good firewall, updated anti-virus software, spyware and 
> adware blocker, you should do fine.
>
> Here is a list of apps that would have problems with sp2 provided by 
> Microsoft.
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=884130
>
>
> To understand XP SP2 go here, then decide if you really need or want this 
> patch.
>
> http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6264_11-5222856.html
>
>
> If you decide you still want it, wait a while and let others find and 
> catch all the bugs before taking the plunge.
>
>
> Just my 2 ¢ worth.
>
> Tonia
>
>
> "G.R. Hanson" <grhanson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I'm having problems installing the service pack 2.
> After so long, it just locks up and I have to cold boot the pc.
> So, should I go in and remove it from add remove and then start the 
> install again, or just go in and try to install it again from the auto 
> update icon in the task bar?
>
> I've actually had it freeze on me 2 or 3 times today now. And it takes 
> forever!
>
> Re-Na Hanson / Arkansas USA
>
>
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