Testing XP Service Pack 2 RC1

**TheFeniX** · 06-16-2004, 03:10 PM

I got a pre-release of SP2 from the Microsoft security summit I attented at the Reliant center this last wednesday. I figured I'd load it on my VMware XP machine to test it. Hopefully, it won't explode on me. There's supposed to be a whole bunch of new goodies to play with. I guess I'll find out shortly.

HSantal · 06-16-2004, 03:33 PM

Microsoft released Windows XP Service Pack 2 RC2 Monday night.

See story here

I do what I can.

fr1j0l3 · 06-16-2004, 03:50 PM

Yeah, I got it at a TS2 seminar few weeks ago... seems good so far...

(and my free copy of virtual Pc is in the mail w00t!)

**Overlag** · 06-17-2004, 12:03 AM

i wonder if my "version" will work

Emanon · 06-17-2004, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Overlag

i wonder if my "version" will work

My "version" didn't but with some tweaks to my comp, it did.

**TheFeniX** · 06-17-2004, 12:56 PM

BTW: If you aquired XP through less than legal means, SP2 is going to give you some problems.

Cobra · 06-17-2004, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFeniX

BTW: If you aquired XP through less than legal means, SP2 is going to give you some problems.

I have a 100% legal copy, but what problems are you talking about?

**TheFeniX** · 06-17-2004, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra

I have a 100% legal copy, but what problems are you talking about?

Well, I took my XP install (legal copy) through VMware off my co-workers PC. Since it was installed on different hardware, XP thinks the CD key is invalid. SP2 detects this and won't install the service pack. If this holds true, then any CD key that has seen wide-spread piracy use will be invalid and you will not be able to install the service pack.

Fait_Maker · 06-17-2004, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFeniX

Well, I took my XP install (legal copy) through VMware off my co-workers PC. Since it was installed on different hardware, XP thinks the CD key is invalid. SP2 detects this and won't install the service pack. If this holds true, then any CD key that has seen wide-spread piracy use will be invalid and you will not be able to install the service pack.

Not that I would know anything about this, but SP1 did the same thing. Then new keys were released on the web. Actually one "generator" will give you about 40 keys to choose from and actually take you back to the "register" screen so you can change your key or so I've been told.

Emanon · 06-17-2004, 06:26 PM

FYI once you get past SP1, you will not have any trouble wish SP2.

Experience

HSantal · 06-21-2004, 02:18 PM

XP SP2 RC2 Beta has been released to the public.

You may download it HERE.

It is 270MB in size.

WARNING!

This technical preview is unsupported and is intended for testing purposes only. Do not use in production environments.

06-16-2004, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheFeniX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 26 Posts: 4,440	Testing XP Service Pack 2 RC1 I got a pre-release of SP2 from the Microsoft security summit I attented at the Reliant center this last wednesday. I figured I'd load it on my VMware XP machine to test it. Hopefully, it won't explode on me. There's supposed to be a whole bunch of new goodies to play with. I guess I'll find out shortly. __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TheFeniX's Steam Profile TG's Team Fortress 2 Steam Group

06-16-2004, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
HSantal Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 53 Posts: 1,005	Re: Testing XP Service Pack 2 RC1 Microsoft released Windows XP Service Pack 2 RC2 Monday night. See story here I do what I can. __________________ I do what I can. cpgf: (n.) Acronym describing a significant other who has not yet acheived full spousal status and is in possession of a cable modem; of note because at YOUR house, you still have dial-up -- and crappy dialup at that.

06-16-2004, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
fr1j0l3 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,341	Re: Testing XP Service Pack 2 RC1 Yeah, I got it at a TS2 seminar few weeks ago... seems good so far... (and my free copy of virtual Pc is in the mail w00t!)

06-17-2004, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	Re: Testing XP Service Pack 2 RC1 i wonder if my "version" will work __________________ From Adam Webb

06-17-2004, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheFeniX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 26 Posts: 4,440	Re: Testing XP Service Pack 2 RC1 BTW: If you aquired XP through less than legal means, SP2 is going to give you some problems. __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TheFeniX's Steam Profile TG's Team Fortress 2 Steam Group

06-17-2004, 06:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Emanon Banned Join Date: May 2003 Age: 25 Posts: 1,249	Re: Testing XP Service Pack 2 RC1 FYI once you get past SP1, you will not have any trouble wish SP2. Experience

06-21-2004, 02:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
HSantal Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 53 Posts: 1,005	Re: Testing XP Service Pack 2 RC1 XP SP2 RC2 Beta has been released to the public. You may download it HERE. It is 270MB in size. WARNING! This technical preview is unsupported and is intended for testing purposes only. Do not use in production environments. __________________ I do what I can. cpgf: (n.) Acronym describing a significant other who has not yet acheived full spousal status and is in possession of a cable modem; of note because at YOUR house, you still have dial-up -- and crappy dialup at that.

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