Pros vs. Cons WinXP SP2 - Club CDFreaks

ImagineParadise · 08-03-2005

Should I install SP2 or leave SP1 running?

*furballi* · 08-03-2005

I'm still running W2K SP1 and WXP SP1 with a firewall. No problem. Actually, WXP SP1 is faster than WXP SP2...at least with my system. If you do porns, then you may need SP2, FW, and a bunch of other proggies running in the background.

My system consists of ZA Pro 4.5.594.000 and a full-time e-mail scanner. Virus definition is updated manually. I don't use full-time AV protection. I don't do P2P, etc.... The best source of defense is the USER.

Oh yes, don't forget to turn-off ALL non-essential SERVICES in windows.

PC-GUY · 08-03-2005

A few days ago I did a clean install of XP SP2 and so far so good. I did the install on my burning pc but so far all my burning programs work.
Today I say SP2 but lets see if I still like it in a week if I do I'll give it a shot on my internet pc.

Gategem · 08-03-2005

I believe MS will no longer update XP unless SP2 is installed.

*Bjproc* · 08-03-2005

I also feel SP2 is slowing down my PC.

Donald_Duck · 08-03-2005

I've used sp2 since it came out and it's been working well. And it's easy to disable the anoying security center. I used nLite on my installation to get rid of a lot of tuff that I don't use and some things that get in the way like the new bluetooth "support" I had to remove because my bluetooth device didnät work with it and my old drivers wouldn't install as long as the ms stuff was there.

08-03-2005	#1 (permalink)
ImagineParadise New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9	Pros vs. Cons WinXP SP2 Should I install SP2 or leave SP1 running?

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furballi CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,256	Re: Pros vs. Cons WinXP SP2 I'm still running W2K SP1 and WXP SP1 with a firewall. No problem. Actually, WXP SP1 is faster than WXP SP2...at least with my system. If you do porns, then you may need SP2, FW, and a bunch of other proggies running in the background. My system consists of ZA Pro 4.5.594.000 and a full-time e-mail scanner. Virus definition is updated manually. I don't use full-time AV protection. I don't do P2P, etc.... The best source of defense is the USER. Oh yes, don't forget to turn-off ALL non-essential SERVICES in windows.

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PC-GUY Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Place With The dipshit Monkey!!! Posts: 971	Re: Pros vs. Cons WinXP SP2 A few days ago I did a clean install of XP SP2 and so far so good. I did the install on my burning pc but so far all my burning programs work. Today I say SP2 but lets see if I still like it in a week if I do I'll give it a shot on my internet pc.

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Gategem CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In The Hearts of Beautiful Women Everywhere Posts: 310	Re: Pros vs. Cons WinXP SP2 I believe MS will no longer update XP unless SP2 is installed.

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Bjproc CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,901	Re: Pros vs. Cons WinXP SP2 I also feel SP2 is slowing down my PC. __________________ Bj click HERE to join cdfreaks

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Donald_Duck CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of the trädgårdstomtar Posts: 457	Re: Pros vs. Cons WinXP SP2 I've used sp2 since it came out and it's been working well. And it's easy to disable the anoying security center. I used nLite on my installation to get rid of a lot of tuff that I don't use and some things that get in the way like the new bluetooth "support" I had to remove because my bluetooth device didnät work with it and my old drivers wouldn't install as long as the ms stuff was there. __________________ Add yourself to the cdfreaks frappr page! now! Quick guide to avoid problems with computers revision 2. 1) Make at least 3 backups (preferrably off site) 2) Stay the hell away from Partition Magic 3) Added by popular demand Avoid accidentially ghosting over your disk.

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