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03-23-2004, 08:48 AM
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Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Technical Preview Program)
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For those interested. 
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03-23-2004, 08:51 AM
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Nice link Dropp! Quote: |
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides an enhanced security infrastructure that defends against viruses, worms, and hackers, along with increased manageability and control for IT professionals and an improved experience for users.
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To aid IT professionals in planning and testing for the deployment of Windows XP SP2, Microsoft is making available this preview, based on Release Candidate 1 (RC1) of the SP2. Additionally, we have established 11 newsgroups for sharing information.
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03-23-2004, 07:42 PM
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Here's the link where people post and discuss problems with the SP2 RC1. http://communities.microsoft.com/new...xpsp2&slcid=us
I've been running the SP2 RC1 v2096 since, I think, Saturday morning and so far I've had no significant problems. It's really rather interesting. I do have to lower the normal security settings to download updates for virus checkers.
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03-23-2004, 07:46 PM
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Yah I kinda like the built in pop-up blocker but it is kinda annoying sometimes and I also like the new security part of it.
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03-23-2004, 07:46 PM
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Great link, I've been reading alot about it, not perfect but better
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03-23-2004, 08:39 PM
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So when are they going to release the full version? I don't like release candidates as they tend to run a little slower.
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03-24-2004, 10:07 AM
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According to one MS tech an RC is a version with all of the features in place but the bugs not worked out. RC1 was released by MS so it could be run on the myriad of system out there and bugs could be located. So, when the final release will be ready depends on when they feel they've met their bug-cleaning obligation.
My machine has an Intel processor and an Intel motherboard which is probably as close to a "Microsoft Standard" as you can get so I'm dealing with very few bugs. I've noticed other machines in other configurations are having more problems.
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03-24-2004, 10:12 AM
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problems -
*when installed, internet bandwidth is for some reason reduces by 500-600k for me.
*some P2P proggies refuse to connect when installed for me.
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03-24-2004, 10:31 AM
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Uncle Jim: I don't P2P but to download some virus update files I have to reduce the security level, temporarily, to low. You might give that a try.
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