SP2
Friday, January 7, 2005 by jazzymjr | Discussion: Windows XP
Hi,
I am finally gonna bite the bullet and install SP2. My question: Do I need to unload Windowblinds before I do the install, or can I leave it running?
I am finally gonna bite the bullet and install SP2. My question: Do I need to unload Windowblinds before I do the install, or can I leave it running?
Island Dog
Reply #2 Friday, January 7, 2005 8:26 AM
Reply #2 Friday, January 7, 2005 8:26 AM
I didn't have a problem with sp2, but I don't think it will hurt for you to unload before the install.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #3 Friday, January 7, 2005 1:00 PM
Reply #3 Friday, January 7, 2005 1:00 PM
Before installing SP2, you should reset everything to defaults. Set WB to Windows classic style. If you have Bootskin, make sure that is back to the original XP bootskin, and put Logon Studio back to XP logon.
The install of SP2 should go as sweet as a nut, then you can get back to customizing!
The install of SP2 should go as sweet as a nut, then you can get back to customizing!
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #4 Friday, January 7, 2005 1:01 PM
Reply #4 Friday, January 7, 2005 1:01 PM
Oh, and if you are using Norton Anti-virus, make sure you disable auto-protect...
jazzymjr
Reply #5 Friday, January 7, 2005 2:29 PM
Reply #5 Friday, January 7, 2005 2:29 PM
Thanks for all the comments. I do have Boot Skin running as well on my desktop, but not my laptop..thanks for mentioning it. I'm assuming that I should put the icons back to something that came with Windows as well, right? I have heard so many nightmares about the SP2 install, that I want to make sure I don't set myself up for it to fail.
XX
Reply #6 Friday, January 7, 2005 4:48 PM
Reply #6 Friday, January 7, 2005 4:48 PM
Hmm icons is just settings and should not be affected by windows xp sp2 install.
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #7 Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:46 AM
Reply #7 Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:46 AM
I'm afraid to install SP2. Every time I install an update from Norton or MicrcoSoft, and once in a while from Stardock, it totally messes with my system (ok not every time, but enough that I'm afraid).
What are the advantages of SP2?
What are the advantages of SP2?
Rutabaga64
Reply #8 Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:36 PM
Reply #8 Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:36 PM
I had absolutely not a single problem with updating to SP2. Didn't do anything special to prepare for it, and everything has worked just fine since installation. I could be an exception to the rule, though, of course. 
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #9 Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:41 PM
Reply #9 Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:41 PM
Sp2 is afraid of 'Zilla and wouldn't dare wake him (her)
damyankee
Reply #10 Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:58 PM
Reply #10 Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:58 PM
My bootskin does not work well with sp2,how to make it work well ?
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Reply #1 Friday, January 7, 2005 7:34 AM
My suggestion would be to unload prior to installation, and cross your fingers.