strange, strange computer problem...

[epic]

I knew it was SP2's fault. I'm one of the lucky ones who survived through it. Just make sure you are up-to-date with hotfixes, especially the latest and greatest JPG Buffer Overflow treasure.

[C.O.Jones]

Originally posted by epic:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by MrCoffee:
what are you talking about? everyone needs to update to sp2. thats the point of a service pack. its not just a general fix, its an update. thats like saying you only need to update video drivers if you're playing the newest games... NO.
Updating to SP2 was the right thing to do

I'm sorry, but you are incorrect. It is not a critical update. You can find individual hotfixes for any known holes. MS is trying to push it through automatic updates, but many feel that it is NOT necessary.

For me, it was worth doing, after I did my research. I put it on a friend's machine...the thing did not even boot up. This was after a FRESH install of Windows XP (NTFS) to his computer after a full format.

You should probably uninstall it. An outside program is a better firewall, but the MS one does a good enough job for a typical PC user. The popup-blocker..same thing. Those are the only two things you'll really notice. That, and the more complicated automatic update features that are annoying.

Once again, SP2 is NOT needed. Like L32Projekt said, do your damn research.

[img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]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

"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

"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.

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by L32Projekt:
Possible, but remember everything that gets installed on AF computers have to be certified. It may just be in the testing phases to see if it's suitable. But hey, that's Comm's job. ;)

it fubars tracking software that is used and don't let it work like its expose to..... cause of the limts SP2 puts on cetain things,...

AF COMM guy here ;)

[C.O.Jones]

Originally posted by viper04af:
it fubars tracking software that is used and don't let it work like its expose to..... cause of the limts SP2 puts on cetain things,...

AF COMM guy here ;)

Oh crap... You're QC for the Air Force? That explains a lot. [img]graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by C.O.Jones:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by viper04af:
it fubars tracking software that is used and don't let it work like its expose to..... cause of the limts SP2 puts on cetain things,...

AF COMM guy here ;)

Oh crap... You're QC for the Air Force? That explains a lot. [img]graemlins/naughty.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE][img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img] im a 3C231 = Communication Computer Systems Control

[3.4 slow to go]

in other words, he paints the grass green around the comm buildings [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by 3.4 slow to go:
in other words, he paints the grass green around the comm buildings [img]tongue.gif[/img]

only cuase fiber connectios rarly go down...... lol.

[L32Projekt]

Well, it's time for my retrain opportunity in a few months. Is life good for SSgt's in Comm? I'm tired of the Security Forces lifestyle, and would like to see what the "Real Air Force" does (weekends and holidays off, down-days, family days, you know, not being at work all the time...)

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by L32Projekt:
Well, it's time for my retrain opportunity in a few months. Is life good for SSgt's in Comm? I'm tired of the Security Forces lifestyle, and would like to see what the "Real Air Force" does (weekends and holidays off, down-days, family days, you know, not being at work all the time...)

depends what field but for the most part yes, my field is the highest paying civ jobs when you get out, tech school is 4months and OJT is 15 months after you get to your duty station.

what do you like to do? metworking, programming? tell me yor inerest and i will give you the AFSC

[BiH]

Originally posted by L32Projekt:
You upgraded to SP2, didn't you? Did you bother doing your research and making sure you wanted to update, or even NEEDED to update? You see, just because the update is out there, the companies only recommend updating if you NEED to.

well I upgraded to sp2 and no problems at all [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[L32Projekt]

Viper,

Basically anything involving working with computers and troubleshooting. I have, however began looking at what's called a Technical Application Specialist (9S100 AFSC) and it requires some high scores in ASVAB (which I have) and to take the EDPT test and get no less than a 53 (which I need to do, gotta schedule it with my MPF.) I can't wait to get out of Security Forces, and will basically take any job I can get my hands on...

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by L32Projekt:
Viper,

Basically anything involving working with computers and troubleshooting. I have, however began looking at what's called a Technical Application Specialist (9S100 AFSC) and it requires some high scores in ASVAB (which I have) and to take the EDPT test and get no less than a 53 (which I need to do, gotta schedule it with my MPF.) I can't wait to get out of Security Forces, and will basically take any job I can get my hands on...

my job we work the long hules networks (base to base overseas and trouble shoot that, AND we can do routers, switchs and "cat5" networks (ncc) we can also work in installs and the like) (you need a TS thought).3c2x1

theres small computers (i dont recommend)
and the NCC side (3CO's) that is severs and networkning and little bit with software