Microsoft's SP 2 will cause some compatability woes - Page 2

Cienden · 07-19-2004, 07:09 PM

Yeah the once a month maybe security fix is pretty nice on my Mac. For my WinXP PC I feel like as soon as I reboot I'll probably find more fixes ready to install upon logging back in and running update. *groan*

wellard · 07-19-2004, 07:10 PM

Is there not a replacement for XP due out soon anyway?

Philip .. regarding SP1 not installing itself. Sometimes that is a security issue, Microsoft may not recognise your version of XP as legit. If your version is genuine then give them a call to help because getting SP1 loaded is needed IMO [img]smile.gif[/img]

Harkoliar · 07-19-2004, 08:51 PM

ahh win2000 for me

Bokken · 07-20-2004, 02:09 AM

I've used the beta since I was able to download it and haven't had any issues I couldn't easily work around but I may just have been lucky.

That's why I always say, Linux all the way, but I guess windows is still an everyday necessity.

philip · 07-20-2004, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wellard:
Philip .. regarding SP1 not installing itself. Sometimes that is a security issue, Microsoft may not recognise your version of XP as legit. If your version is genuine then give them a call to help because getting SP1 loaded is needed IMO [img]smile.gif[/img]

It's on my father's winme (surprise surprise

) but I've got it to install before so it should work but recently I had some nice crashes and drivers that screwed up everything. My father wants to format anyway so I'll wait for that cause I think I can install afterwards, just as on my own computer. Apparently just installing windows over the old windows doesn't work.

philip · 07-20-2004, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bokken:
That's why I always say, Linux all the way, but I guess windows is still an everyday necessity.

I found there are fewer problems than I thought. Only problem are file formats like powerpoint isn't it? For those I might try wine

Bahamut · 07-20-2004, 04:56 AM

Thanks for the heads up!

I am thinking of Win 2000 though... am not sure... bah anyway I'll be able to think of a plan sooner or later.

The Fallen One · 07-21-2004, 12:27 PM

win2k aint that good for gaming, IMO the best OS for gaming and resisting viruses nowadays, is Win98Se [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Attalus · 07-21-2004, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ronn_Bman:
QUOTE]Windows Me users should be concerned at all times. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Saw that one coming.

Sir Kenyth · 07-21-2004, 04:09 PM

What do you do. Other OS such as Linux and MAc don't have problems because they aren't used as much. The majority of PC's use MS products , so that's why hackers like them so much. Win 98 SE is too old now. You have a hard time finding hardware drivers for newer hardware. Reloading a W98 machine is a P.I.T.A. too!!!! You have to locate so many patches updates and drivers that you can spend all night doing it! It works fine, but you had better keep all your software handy for future use. All that said, I just broke down and upgraded to W2K professional recently

As a tech, I recommend staying about one OS behind. By the time you upgrade, all the bugs and security holes are worked out.

07-19-2004, 07:09 PM	#11
Cienden Manshoon Join Date: October 30, 2003 Location: Washington, United States Age: 42 Posts: 237	Yeah the once a month maybe security fix is pretty nice on my Mac. For my WinXP PC I feel like as soon as I reboot I'll probably find more fixes ready to install upon logging back in and running update. groan __________________ Member of the [url]\"http://www.xwaupgrade.com\" target=\"_blank\">X-Wing Alliance Upgrade</a> team. Bringing the highest quality Star Wars craft to a game near you.

07-19-2004, 07:10 PM	#12
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Is there not a replacement for XP due out soon anyway? Philip .. regarding SP1 not installing itself. Sometimes that is a security issue, Microsoft may not recognise your version of XP as legit. If your version is genuine then give them a call to help because getting SP1 loaded is needed IMO [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

07-19-2004, 08:51 PM	#13
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	ahh win2000 for me __________________ Catch me if you can..

07-20-2004, 04:56 AM	#17
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	Thanks for the heads up! I am thinking of Win 2000 though... am not sure... bah anyway I'll be able to think of a plan sooner or later. __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

07-21-2004, 12:27 PM	#18
The Fallen One Elminster Join Date: September 25, 2003 Location: In The Darkness... Age: 37 Posts: 442	win2k aint that good for gaming, IMO the best OS for gaming and resisting viruses nowadays, is Win98Se [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://ox.wit.edu/~pokharela/exermv4.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />--------------------<br /> [img]\"http://ox.wit.edu/~pokharela/kana.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

07-20-2004, 02:09 AM	#14
Bokken Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 46 Posts: 708	I've used the beta since I was able to download it and haven't had any issues I couldn't easily work around but I may just have been lucky. That's why I always say, Linux all the way, but I guess windows is still an everyday necessity.

07-21-2004, 04:09 PM	#20
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 54 Posts: 1,785	What do you do. Other OS such as Linux and MAc don't have problems because they aren't used as much. The majority of PC's use MS products , so that's why hackers like them so much. Win 98 SE is too old now. You have a hard time finding hardware drivers for newer hardware. Reloading a W98 machine is a P.I.T.A. too!!!! You have to locate so many patches updates and drivers that you can spend all night doing it! It works fine, but you had better keep all your software handy for future use. All that said, I just broke down and upgraded to W2K professional recently As a tech, I recommend staying about one OS behind. By the time you upgrade, all the bugs and security holes are worked out. __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.

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