MS Service Pack 2

Moonwatcher · Post by **Moonwatcher** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:33 pm

Hi,

Anyone out there got any idea why, when I download Service Pack 2, my computer slows down and grinds to a halt? I've tried it twice now with the same effect. I've uninstalled it yet again but certain induhviduals are shaking their heads and telling me how necessary it is.

Ta

Bob.

mesklin · Post by **mesklin** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:26 pm

Bob

Are you talking about downloading or installing?

SP2 is gigantic. Hundreds of MBytes. You need a lot of ram, just temporarily, as you install it. If you use a laptop, have you got enough? 256MByte should be ok.

If you have download problems (56k modem), I can send you a genuine SP2 disk.

Dave

Moonwatcher · Post by **Moonwatcher** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 7:01 pm

Hi Dave,

Thanks for replying.

I've a laptop with 256Mb. with a broadband connection.
Download and Installation works fine.
It's once the installation is complete that things slow down.
Once unistalled, things return to normal.

Bob.

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:45 am

Though usually up to John to give answers on this type of question I actually am more that qualified to offer suggestions.

There is a known problem with service pack 2 addressing some specific memory types. Most of the checks are based upon security issues (not a strong point for Microsoft). The more (substandard - okay badly implemented) checks the slower the computer.

People would have less problem (Virus, Trojan, Adware) if they simply changed browser to Firefox or even Opera. (though even both of these these are incorporating unwanted functionality).

Changing your default e-mail program is also helpful. Both Firefox and Opera have different problems DISPLAYING e-mail but are generally, STILL, more secure than the Microsoft option.

mesklin · Post by **mesklin** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 2:10 pm

Bob

Doing a google on 'SP problems' brought up so many answers, had to stand outside room to read screen.

There is a long list of software incompatibilities.

Gonna keep you busy for a bit, reading it.

Dave

mesklin · Post by **mesklin** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 12:59 am

Bob

Talked to nerd son. He reckons - save data and do a clean reload. SP2 hell on wheels with spyware and spyware progs.

Dave

Moonwatcher · Post by **Moonwatcher** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 11:24 am

Hi,

Thanks to all who have responded to this and made comments/suggestions (both here and on the later antispyware thread).

Machine works fine without SP2. Last installation was tried with spyware programmes removed (ie.Spybot + Adaware) - with same problem.

Reckon I'll just forget SP2 installation. Seems more trouble than it's worth

Bob.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:32 am

I'm running SP2 and I like it:)

dennis

CatrionaL · Post by **CatrionaL** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 10:35 am

Dennis wrote:I running SP2, MS Antispyware, SpyBot, Adaware, Avast32 antivirus, and PopupDummy. All that works for me on my P4 2.4GHz system w/ 512mb DDR, 64mb Nvidia gfx card,Creative SoundBlaster Live 5.1 PCI, 40Gb WD hd, external usb LG4040B drive, internal scsi drive... I'll probably get a matching stick of ddr to run dual, maybe up the cpu to a 3.2MHz. I should get a bigger HD tho. My board is the DFI 865PE

dennis

Dennis
Can't help wondering if you've posted on the wrong Forum. Seems this post would be more at home in General Discussion/An idea, with translation of course

Have a good day

Catriona

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:33 am

Catriona you are quite right; I got carried away with describing my system info. I'll edit it down to an appropriate response

dennis

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