[TechAssist] Windows XP Service Pack 2 Activation ?
- From: "Keith from BEM" <keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 11:17:44 -0600
I put XP on my system without a phone or internet connection. I also turned
off automatic updates as precaution. What is this activation you are talking
about ? Is only when you install the service pack ?
KEITH from BEM Electronics
26 Monarch Mews
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3R 2J3
Ph.204-832-6237
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bil Green" <tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Gary McCartney" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:15 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows XP Service Pack 2
> Hi Gary,
>
> I forgot to mention that. No Activation is a huge plus. I hate having
> to put in all those numbers and wait while the automated phone
> operator goes on and on dealing with this process. And they say that
> with XP SP2, it will be even easier for MS to spy on you. Who wants
> that?
>
> Here's an interesting comment about XP SP2 and spying
>
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/comp.sys.hp.hardware/browse_thread/thread/80880fcc354e1060/61cf873bde22cb59?q=%22XP+SP2%22%2B%22spy+on+you%22&_done=%2Fgroups%3Fhl%3Den%26q%3D%22XP+SP2%22%2B%22spy+on+you%22%26qt_s%3DSearch+Groups%26&_doneTitle=Back+to+Search&&d#61cf873bde22cb59
> "I found out that Win XP SP2 has bugs in it and it introduces more
> security holes and it installs that automatic update feature which
> will force update your computer and it enables the spies at Micro$hi_
> to spy on you and check your computer for bootleg software and send
> the results back to Uncle Bill Gates and you could have the FBI
> knocking on your door."
>
> Bil Green
> PC 1000
> Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
> 760-924-1000
>
> Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 10:16:48 PM, you wrote:
>
> GM> Amen, preach it brother Bil!
>
> GM> I agree that Windows 2000 is all the average person needs. Very
stable.
> GM> Did you know that Windows 2000 is the number 1 operating system in
> GM> corporate business? XP is nothing but Win 2000 with bright colored
theme
> GM> and a few extras added like movie maker, system restore, etc. (ok, XP
> GM> boots up a bit faster, but ya just turn it on in the morning and go
grab
> GM> a coffee and 2000 is booted up when ya get back anyways). All the
> GM> service packs for Windows 2000 run flawless, at least here. I will use
> GM> 2000 until such a time that the new software written (which I would
need
> GM> to use) will demand a newer operating system, or until new hardware
will
> GM> not operate with 2000. Either way, I hope it is many years. There is a
> GM> few softwares now that will not work with win 98 making either 2000 or
> GM> XP required, so the same will eventually happen to 2000 and XP. And
the
> GM> number 1 reason to use Win 2000....NO ACTIVATION!!!!!!!
>
>
>
>
> GM> Gary McCartney
>
> GM> McCartney Electronics
> GM> Guelph Ontario Canada
> GM> Est. 1984
> GM> email: gary (at) number63.ca
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> GM> Bil Green wrote:
> >> I have 2000 on one partition and XP on the other. I'm going to replace
> >> XP with 2000 and never have to deal with this memory hogging, blue
> >> screening, operating system again. Windows 2000 runs much faster on
> >> the same box.
> >>
> >> Why does the average person or tech need XP? Windows 2000 is more
> >> stable, faster and doesn't lock up near as often. And it has all the
> >> same basic features as XP. Also, installing Service Packs have been a
> >> snap.
> >>
> >> BTW, you can find a used COA (Windows key/serial no.) for only $30
> >> (all versions of Windows) on pricewatch.com Then use a friends copy
> >> to install it (perfectly legal, as long as the business is selling
> >> you a legitimate key).
> >>
> >> Bil Green
> >> PC 1000
> >> Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
> >> 760-924-1000
> >>
> >> Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 2:35:19 PM, you wrote:
> >>
> >> WV> A couple of questions for those of you that made the Windows XP Pro
> >> WV> Service Pack 2 "upgrade": Would you do it again? Should I take
the plunge?
> >>
> >> WV> Thanks for the info.
> >>
> >> WV> Wayne Vanaman
> >> WV> Omega Electronics
> >> WV> 6904 W Fairfield Dr
> >> WV> Pensacola, Fl. 32506-3310
> >>
> >> WV> Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> WV> WWW.PensacolaTVRepair.Com
> >>
> >> WV> 850-456-5995 voice
> >> WV> 850-458-6369 fax
> >>
> >>
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