WinXP SP1 ~ Anyone still using it?

You mean the information bar in Internet Explorer which prevents Active content being run from a local location?
 
I found that when I installed SP2 as a separate "extra" install after the initial Windows XP install, I got a lot of problems with it, but once I slipstreamed SP2 into my copy of Windows XP and then installed it, it worked very well, and gave absolutely no problems.

So I think the best thing to do, as already suggested, is to slipstream SP2 into your copy of Window XP, and then install XP. :)
 
There really isn't any reason why anyone shouldn't be running sp2. Most of the issues which people say sp2 causes (not just this thread) are the result of other issues.
Plus MS stops supporting xp sp1 very shortly.
 
marc2003 said:
my advice is this - never install a service pack - be it 1,2 or even 25 over a current windows install. always go for the clean install (slipstreaming is best. google it). saves a lot of hassle in the long run. :)
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If one created a slipstream disk (as suggested - I've had a look on google on how to do it), do you know how it could be installed on my laptop computer which came with a backup partition?

It has a 60 GB HD, 5 GB is partitioned (C Drive) with drivers for, I assume Graphics Card, Touch Pad, ethernet and the Operating System XP SP 1. Multivision, now out of business did supply a hologrammed XP SP 1 Disk. I've only put it back "to the makers" start state on one occasion. I have SP 2 currently installed.

If I was to run the slipstreamed disk with the partition system in place would this NOT be installing a slipstreamed OS over an existing system?

My Forum of score of 20 something gives a true indication of my knowledge in these matters.
 
lol. :p
Your forum 'score' isnt an indication of knowledge. :)
Ive seen people with 5 posts completely show people up with 5000+ posts.
Ive seen people with over 5000+ not have the slightest idea about some of the most basic concepts in computing.
I wouldnt use it as a gauge of knowledge if i was you. :)


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Its funny because people think that theres a difference between slipstreaming and installing the SPs. When there isnt.
The only difference is that installing adds more files to your temporary directory and allows you to revert.
Doing an install strait after a fresh install of Windows is harmless. Ive done it for years and its been fine.
The problems occur when installing a SP after a 'mature' Windows install, when all manor of 3rd party programs and changed settings can cause havok.
 
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marc2003 said:
my advice is this - never install a service pack - be it 1,2 or even 25 over a current windows install. always go for the clean install (slipstreaming is best. google it). saves a lot of hassle in the long run. :)
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I've installed SP2 over the top of SP1 several times on different installs and never had any problems. OK so that might take an extra 10mins, but it's never caused me any issues that I am aware of.
 
[QUOTEl Your forum 'score' isn't an indication of knowledge. :)
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Unfortunately in my case it usually is and virtually every statement I ever make generates two questions!

So, If I restore my laptop to its original state (I don't need to use the XP Disk to do), I could then install SP2, get Windows Updates and I would have the same configuration as if I had slipstreamed it, is that correct?

I'd just have a load of temporary files which I could or couldn't get rid of?

I might start a new thread on how to remove the restore partition, format and slipstream especially if as I've read that Bill Gates will not be giving support for SP1 in the near future, or if I want to install Vista.
 
Yes that would work.
I wouldnt bother removing the restore partition tbh. If your a beginner as you make out, it could come in handy for you in future. Think of it as a safety net. :)
 
modo77 said:
There really isn't any reason why anyone shouldn't be running sp2. Most of the issues which people say sp2 causes (not just this thread) are the result of other issues.
Plus MS stops supporting xp sp1 very shortly.
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I agree and also find it a bit strange why anyone wouldn't want to be up to date with things especially if your connecting to the internet, i suspect most 'problems' with sp2 are either imaginary or to do with something else.
 
titaniumx3 said:
The only thing I'm worried about is performance really; if I can get better performance, I'd install it in no time.
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I remember some benchmarks a while back when SP2 first came out. They showed that SP2 provided some very slim performance increases, in games at least. Better than nothing though.

I too can't see any reason for people not using SP2 though. It's there for a reason.
 
Cosidering MS won't support a Windows system without it installed... why would you not install it? Fair enough when it was first released it caused a few problems with compatablity of a few things (if I remember corectly) but now every time I install it it's silky smooth. Most software companies (especially security) require t to be installed before they trouble-shoot whatever problem you have.

Just install it...
 
when service pack 2 came out it was abismal, but if you manually install the compnents (thus weeding out half the crap you just dont need) it works pretty damn good :) SP2 + panel beating it into the shape you want = good.
 
BoomAM said:
How are you removing the stuff you dont want from it?
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I don't know how locutus12 does it but I use nLite.

Copy your Windows CD to disk, open nLite. Locate the copied Windows folder. nLite scans it. Integrate SP2 unless, like me, your Windows CD already has SP2. Then go through the process adding drivers and hotpacks/fixes. You can then remove stuff you don't want from the install. nLite then can make an ISO for you which you burn to CD/DVD depending on its final size.

You can turn services off, have applications such as Winamp, VLC etc installed along side Windows. You can even put your Windows key into nLite and make an unattended setup.

Winnar :D (never said that before!:o)
 
I know of nLite.
I asumed he used some program to modify SP2 before it installs over an existing copy of XP.
 
I work for a Microsoft partner and am seconded out to Portsmouth NHS working within their infrastructure team. We've got about 8000 PCs+ still running SP1. The trust won't role out SP2. Crap really. They need to get their arse into gear and get it deployed via SMS.
 
Heh.

I think my company would be in heaven if all the PCs were updated to WinXP SP1. We've still got plenty of workstations running win95/98/nt/2000, never mind winXP.
 
I was using SP1 since its release until about 6 months ago.

One of the main deterrants of SP2, for me was the nagging features, but after disabling them its good. However, whenever I try to install any windows updates, I can't seem to boot into XP. This is after restarting the system. I just geta blue screen (not BSOD) and no logon prompt (I use the old style login, which has a blue blackground).
 
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