WindowsXP SP2 Released..

[Zeus]

And is downloadable here... http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...ylang=en<br />

Please research into the pro's and con's of this upgrade before doing so as there have actually been alot of changes to the operability of windows. Security being upped is in the forefront of Microsoft's mind.

I've installed it on a laptop, and so far so good. A few differences that are needing attention, like where the properties for the LAN has been hidden or moved too. If availiable at all.....

It's reflected in the size at a whopping 266mb (uncompressed to around 277mb).

Cheers,

Phil

[Withnail]

Have you installed yours with a AHEMdodgyAHEM key?

[J a m e s]

im not gonna install yet, also are there 2 copies of sp2??

one for pro users ie the 266mb one and an 80mb for home users?

[AD2K3]

I have been trying out SP2 and i have used a slip streaming tool that will incorporate the service pack into your copy of windows xp so it automatically installs SP2 when you do your normal windows xp installation.

If you need the file then just PM me

[J a m e s]

On Monday, August 9, 2004, the full network installation package for Windows XP Server Pack 2 will be posted on the Windows XP Service Pack 2 site on Microsoft TechNet, (link available by following the 'download' tab above). This site is also the best resource for accessing the most up-to-date technical information regarding Windows XP Service Pack 2.

i think when it comes on auto update it may be smaller?

also:

8/6 Release to manufacturing
8/9 Release to Microsoft Download Center (network installation package)
8/9 Release to MSDN subscription site (CD ISO image)
8/10 Release to Automatic Updates (for machines running pre-release versions of Windows XP Service Pack 2 only)
8/16 Release to Automatic Updates (for machines NOT running pre-releases versions of Windows XP Service Pack 2)
8/16 Release to Software Update Services
Later in August Release to Windows Update for interactive user installations

[J a m e s]

btw zeus, how long did it take to install??

not download but install, as i have heard of it taking over an hour

[soche]

whats an hour??

Just start it up and go cook some dinner

[Withnail]

whats an hour??

Just start it up and go cook some dinner

An hour is rediculous for an update these days. It would be quicker to format and reinstall windows with sp2 included

[J a m e s]

an hours a long time!!

so is 17.8 to me aswell

[Zeus]

i'm not sure if there is a version for home, i believe it's one for all.

i've instaled it only on machines with valid keys.