SP1a or SP2?

bkf · 06-09-2004

In a few days I will starting a new high speed monster, Asus with an athlon XP-3200 chip. 400 FSB etc. Question is after installing XP (full install disk) would you put in SP1A or SP2. I have both here allready and im not so sure how SP2 is doing yet.

*Stoner* · 06-09-2004

SP2, as mentioned in a number of threads on this forum, has been working flawlessly, on my systems.

*DiiZzY* · 06-09-2004

Stay with SP1a imo
//Danne

GrbTeck · 06-09-2004

I would go for SP2, i haven't had any problems with it so far. But I dont see any difference in my dvd backup performance

*Dee-ehn* · 07-09-2004

Because of some security reasons I'd go for SP2, but if you want to be sure everything works, I'd rather go for SP1 first, install and test everything, make a backup and then install SP2 (so you can revert back to SP1 if nessecary).

*ckin2001* · 07-09-2004

since there is no sp2a, i'd say its doing pretty well. after you disable all the nag screens about security anyways.

the only problem is that sp2's uninstaller is notoriously bad afaik. i do have sp2 on 8-10 machines with no probs, all varying hardware.

Skith · 07-09-2004

SP2 has been working great for me, did a fresh install about a week ago with a slipstreamed CD. Big thanks to those at CDFreaks who posted guides and resources!

bkf · 07-09-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skith

SP2 has been working great for me, did a fresh install about a week ago with a slipstreamed CD. Big thanks to those at CDFreaks who posted guides and resources!

So you did the full SP2 install, not the truncated version on the MS update site?
I have the full developer version (all 270 or so meg) on disk.

*debro* · 07-09-2004

SP2 works fine.

U know you can save cash by buying a mobile athlon 2500/2600 & overclocking

bkf · 07-09-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by debro

SP2 works fine.

U know you can save cash by buying a mobile athlon 2500/2600 & overclocking

To late the bundle should be here today

*H3rB3i* · 07-09-2004

SP2 works also good for me, the antivirus updating slowed down since the install but this is no prob.

*xtacydima* · 07-09-2004

SP2 will always be there, I stick with SP1a as of now, and I dont consider next SP until at least 6mo go by... I have persoanlly seen/heard mixed reports as of now, some say its flawless, some have issues... why the rush?

*ckin2001* · 07-09-2004

its for those of us who have auto update turned off

*DiiZzY* · 08-09-2004

If you're behind some kind of firewall and don't use IE you'll be fine unless you tend to run unknown programs etc.
//Danne

bkf · 08-09-2004

"why the rush"

No rush, Just seeing what everybody thinks.

And im listening

Skith · 08-09-2004

I went with sp2 since my system was due for a fresh install. Not to mention I was also swapping my mobo from a failing via kt266a to an nforce2.
I don't use the improved MS crapwall, as I have no need for it.

best of luck!

*Razor1982* · 08-09-2004

sp2 --> 'coz it works without making troubles...

*Airhead* · 09-09-2004

SP2 chugging along nicely here aswell.

geestar20 · 09-09-2004

No issues with SP2, runs the same. And if you don't digg it then you can uninstall SP2 and it will return all your originall setting back.

bkf · 09-09-2004

Just wanted to say thank you for all your help and thoughts. I have been off last couple of days bringing this new monster into the world. And it is a monster. Even pushed my limits at times. What took minutes now takes seconds. Im very impressed. Ill punch out some Plextor data as soon as I get the time but so far it is looking good. I did go with SP2 because it found a bunch of stuff SP1a did not and it seems to be stable, no issues so far. Every so often one finds a group that knows their stuff and shares it with the world, Im very happy to be here. Thank you again. Ken

*Womble* · 10-09-2004

Thats good to hear.

06-09-2004	#1
bkf Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,685	SP1a or SP2? In a few days I will starting a new high speed monster, Asus with an athlon XP-3200 chip. 400 FSB etc. Question is after installing XP (full install disk) would you put in SP1A or SP2. I have both here allready and im not so sure how SP2 is doing yet.

06-09-2004	#2
Stoner CD Freaks Troll Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,373	Re: What would you do SP2, as mentioned in a number of threads on this forum, has been working flawlessly, on my systems.

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Skith CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MI Posts: 328	Re: What would you do SP2 has been working great for me, did a fresh install about a week ago with a slipstreamed CD. Big thanks to those at CDFreaks who posted guides and resources!

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xtacydima Former Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 4,008	Re: What would you do SP2 will always be there, I stick with SP1a as of now, and I dont consider next SP until at least 6mo go by... I have persoanlly seen/heard mixed reports as of now, some say its flawless, some have issues... why the rush? __________________ My Rig: Corsair Obsidian 750D Corsair HX Series CMPSU-1000HX 1000W PSU Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz running Win7 Ultimate 64bit Corsair H50 Hydro Cooler CWCH50 Intel BOXDZ77GA70K LGA 1155 Intel Z77 motherboard Corsair DOMINATOR 16GB (4 x 4GB) ASUS ENGTX570 DCII/2DIS/1280MD5 GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 Kingston HyperX 3K SH103S3B/120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC WD Caviar Black 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s WD Caviar Black 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s ASUS DRW-24B1ST Pioneer BD-RW BDR-206D *when needed...* Lite-On LTR-52246S 6S0F (via USB 2.0 to IDE) Lite-On JLMS XJ-HD166S DS1C (via USB 2.0 to IDE) *NEC 3500AG 2.TC Quiet* (via USB 2.0 to IDE) Lite-On SOHW 1673S JS07 (via USB 2.0 to IDE) Found a Solution here helpful? Like the forum's? Well then, what are you waiting for JOIN NOW**!!!

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DiiZzY MyCE Resident Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nordic Region, Sweden Posts: 3,676	Re: What would you do If you're behind some kind of firewall and don't use IE you'll be fine unless you tend to run unknown programs etc. //Danne

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08-09-2004	#16
Skith CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MI Posts: 328	Re: SP1a or SP2? I went with sp2 since my system was due for a fresh install. Not to mention I was also swapping my mobo from a failing via kt266a to an nforce2. I don't use the improved MS crapwall, as I have no need for it. best of luck!

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geestar20 CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 88	Re: SP1a or SP2? No issues with SP2, runs the same. And if you don't digg it then you can uninstall SP2 and it will return all your originall setting back.

09-09-2004	#20
bkf Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,685	Re: SP1a or SP2? Just wanted to say thank you for all your help and thoughts. I have been off last couple of days bringing this new monster into the world. And it is a monster. Even pushed my limits at times. What took minutes now takes seconds. Im very impressed. Ill punch out some Plextor data as soon as I get the time but so far it is looking good. I did go with SP2 because it found a bunch of stuff SP1a did not and it seems to be stable, no issues so far. Every so often one finds a group that knows their stuff and shares it with the world, Im very happy to be here. Thank you again. Ken

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