Help! Windows Security Update..

[V6Maniac]

I just installed all the critical updates for Windows and now I can't use Limewire anymore. I'm pretty sure that windows firewall thing is blocking limewire. I tried disabling the firewall but it still won't work. Help me! I need to download MUSIC!!!

[3.4 slow to go]

restore to an earlier date/uninstall updates, & never,EVER update windows again.

[tWiStEdBird]

And if you've already made the mistake of "updating" to SP2, reformat. SP1 is acceptable, SP2 is pure ****.

[epic]

Originally posted by tWiStEdBird:
And if you've already made the mistake of "updating" to SP2, reformat. SP1 is acceptable, SP2 is pure ****.

To the ones who are uninformed and do not know how to follow proper install procedures.

For some it's a necessary update, to others, it's not needed. What you stated is ignorant and uninformed.

Sorry, I'm sick of all the MS hating. You're using the operating system and are productive (most likely) because of it. If you don't like it, develop your own OS and prove me wrong that you won't be as productive. See how easy it is to promote and satisfy millions.

Until then, [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] K thx.

[wilkcamaro98]

If it was service pack 2 some where on microsofts website is a list of programs what WILL NOT WORK. I think there some 80 some programs. You have to do a fresh install. sp2 info check out that link that may help you out .

[tWiStEdBird]

Originally posted by epic:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by tWiStEdBird:
And if you've already made the mistake of "updating" to SP2, reformat. SP1 is acceptable, SP2 is pure ****.

To the ones who are uninformed and do not know how to follow proper install procedures.

For some it's a necessary update, to others, it's not needed. What you stated is ignorant and uninformed.

Sorry, I'm sick of all the MS hating. You're using the operating system and are productive (most likely) because of it. If you don't like it, develop your own OS and prove me wrong that you won't be as productive. See how easy it is to promote and satisfy millions.

Until then, [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] K thx. </font>[/QUOTE]Ok, first of all I never said I hated MS. I simply stated that SP2, in my opinion (Which I AM entitled too) is crap. Secure? Very much so, but too much for the average user. I never bashed the OS, I said SP1 is good, so quit putting words into my mouth. [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] I know enough about network security and system stability to recomend to someone that SP2 is not for them. I'm sick of having to explain to people why they can't run specific programs without modifying the SP2 firewall. SP2 security wise, gets an A+ in my book, very well done on that aspect. But too much for most.

[L32Projekt]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, please research compatibility issues when it comes to Service Pack updates BEFORE installing them. Anyone that's spent any time in the IT industry knows (especially in large network applications) that SP's need to be researched and implemented correctly.

IT people fear SP's, because of these issues. :D

Limeware doesn't work after the install? Doesn't mean that the install is bad, or the pack is bad, you need to open certain ports to allow certain programs to communicate with their servers. Search Google for:
Service Pack 2 compatibility programs
You might be amazed at the wealth of knowledge out there. Hope you find a solution.

[BiH]

Originally posted by tWiStEdBird:
And if you've already made the mistake of "updating" to SP2, reformat. SP1 is acceptable, SP2 is pure ****.

just beacuse you don't know how to update doesnt mean its **** [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[tWiStEdBird]

Originally posted by BiH:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by tWiStEdBird:
And if you've already made the mistake of "updating" to SP2, reformat. SP1 is acceptable, SP2 is pure ****.

just beacuse you don't know how to update doesnt mean its **** [img]tongue.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE][img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] I hope your joking. You seem like one of the users who keeps calling tech support because everythings broken since you installed SP2.

[BiH]

Originally posted by tWiStEdBird:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by BiH:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by tWiStEdBird:
And if you've already made the mistake of "updating" to SP2, reformat. SP1 is acceptable, SP2 is pure ****.

just beacuse you don't know how to update doesnt mean its **** [img]tongue.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE][img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] I hope your joking. You seem like one of the users who keeps calling tech support because everythings broken since you installed SP2. </font>[/QUOTE]I have updated it like month ago anddid not see a problem since them,must be your ****ty pc

[GrigoryRasputin]

my computer is better than your computer
my dad can beat up your dad

[BiH]

Originally posted by GrigoryRasputin:
my computer is better than your computer
my dad can beat up your dad

exactly :D

[tWiStEdBird]

Originally posted by BiH:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by tWiStEdBird:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by BiH:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by tWiStEdBird:
And if you've already made the mistake of "updating" to SP2, reformat. SP1 is acceptable, SP2 is pure ****.

just beacuse you don't know how to update doesnt mean its **** [img]tongue.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE][img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] I hope your joking. You seem like one of the users who keeps calling tech support because everythings broken since you installed SP2. </font>[/QUOTE]I have updated it like month ago anddid not see a problem since them,must be your ****ty pc </font>[/QUOTE]My overclocked 3200 with 1gb of DDR Ram would beat your PC up! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[epic]

It's a shame that the operator has problems with the OS. ;)

Didn't mean to personally attack you, it's just that you stated it's ****, which it really isn't to those who need the update. If it wasn't neceessary, Microsoft would have never released it. Jah know.

[C.O.Jones]

Originally posted by epic:
It's a shame that the operator has problems with the OS. ;)

Didn't mean to personally attack you, it's just that you stated it's ****, which it really isn't to those who need the update. If it wasn't neceessary, Microsoft would have never released it. Jah know.

Dammit, we've done this before
1) Windows XP Service Pack 2 DOES NOT need to be installed on your computer
2) IF you pay attention when you go to windowsupdate.microsoft.com, you can actually specify not to install sp2 and install critical updates only.
3) I posted this before:

Agreed, really do your research.
Microsoft Article 884130 - Programs that are known to experience a loss of functionality when they run on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=884130

Microsoft Article 842242 - Some programs seem to stop working after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242

The scary thing is that these articles are "LIVING DOCUMENTS" meaning that microsoft is updating them constantly as they find new programs that break.

http://www.cramsession.com/articles/...52004-1436.asp

quote:"Some programs seem to stop working after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2," has been updated three times as of August 17. (Check the last reviewed and revision numbers at the end of the article to see if it's been touched since I wrote this story.) Forty-five separate programs or platforms are mentioned in this article, some of which are security related. Surprisingly, numerous Microsoft programs or services also appear herein, including Visual Studio .NET, SQL, SMS 2003 Server, Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM), Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, and Microsoft SNA 4.0 SP3, along with numerous third-party products.

and

quote:"Programs that are known to experience a loss of functionality when they run on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer," has been updated seven times as of August 19. (Do likewise with this KB article as suggested in the previous list item to see if it's been touched in the meantime.) Thirty-eight separate programs are mentioned in this article, many of which are security related.

SP2 has NOT been approved for distrubition to any Navy/Marine Corps computer.