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Thread ID: 47965	2004-08-10 09:01:00	FAQ #66: windows XP2	robsonde (120)	Press F1

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260225	2004-08-10 09:01:00	do we need a faq for sp2?? I assume that we will have lots of postings about it starting soon. who wants to write it?? covering stuff like: where do i get it? why do i need it? will it do damage to my computer? how do i install it? help it broke my program!! will i need a new cat after i install it? i know that some of this will be covered in the pcworld next month when they put out the CD but i think that the questions will roll in anyhow.	robsonde (120)
260226	2004-08-10 09:44:00	> do we need a faq for sp2?? Possibly > I assume that we will have lots of postings about it > starting soon. I believe so too. > who wants to write it?? I would suggest Chilling_Silence or Metla. > covering stuff like: > > where do i get it? Clilling_Silence knows where to get it and has put it on computers in the past. > why do i need it? Good question. > will it do damage to my computer? It will not break any hardware. > how do i install it? Use Win update and let things install as they feel like. Or you can wait for the PCWorld cover disk. For me I just want to be in charge of my PCs. > help it broke my program!! You should not have been running this particular program or use the compatability wizard or properties for a shortcut or dual boot into what ran the program in the first place or get more computers or dont install SP2. > will i need a new cat after i install it? Only if it pissed in your computer and you therefore broke its' neck. :-) Or you ask for help on this forum and neglect to mention cat pee on the motherboard maybe. > i know that some of this will be covered in the > pcworld next month when they put out the CD but i > think that the questions will roll in anyhow. I am very much inclined to agree.	Elephant (599)
260227	2004-08-10 10:08:00	Yeah a FAQ for this would be nice, good thinking.	kiki (762)
260228	2004-08-10 10:16:00	> do we need a faq for sp2?? I bet it will be very usefully > I assume that we will have lots of postings about it > starting soon. > > who wants to write it?? I will do it; since I have it installed & tested it & I can show you guys I can do thing when I went to do it. Yes, I know I said I would do other FAQ's, But You have to give people 2nd chances & if I have any problems I will ask Susan B & chill as well, if they don’t mind > covering stuff like: > > where do i get it? > why do i need it? > will it do damage to my computer? > how do i install it? > help it broke my program!! Those are Good points :) > will i need a new cat after i install it? :D lol > i know that some of this will be covered in the > pcworld next month when they put out the CD but i > think that the questions will roll in anyhow. Yep, so when I do write this FAQ, I will include bits from the PC world mag in the FAQ	stu120404 (268)
260229	2004-08-10 10:46:00	"After installing SP2, my Peer-to-Peer filesharing programs do not download files as quick as before and I experience constant network timeouts" SP2 has introduced a new the security limit imposed on the number of concurrent TCP connect attempts . This new feature is one of the security features designed to proactively reduce the future threat from attacks like the blaster and Sasser worms that typically spread by opening connections to random addresses . In fact, if this feature had already been deployed, Sasser would have taken much longer to spread . It's not likely to help stop the spread of spam unless spammers are trying to reach open email relays in the same way, by opening connections on smtp ports of random IP addresses . This new feature should not interfere with normal system operation or performance of normal, legitimate applications, but does slow the spread of viral code . New connection attempts over the limit for half-open connections get queued and worked off at a certain (limited rate) . SP2 by default enforces a limit of 10 Concurrent TCP Connections, however many filesharing programs require many more than this to operate effectively . There is a patch available here ( . lvllord . de/4226fix/4226fix . htm" target="_blank">www . lvllord . de), that will change the default 10 connection limit to 50 . This should give filesharing programs enough TCP connections to work correctly while still enforcing a limit and providing the security that Microsoft intended .	b1naryb0y (3)
260230	2004-08-10 10:58:00	> > do we need a faq for sp2?? What is wrong with what is here (support.microsoft.com)	Jim B (153)
260231	2004-08-10 11:10:00	SP2 plays havoc with Zone Alarm too - after I installed SP2 Mozilla couldn't access the 'net, 9/10 web pages wouldn't load, and eventually I figured SP2 firewall & ZA were incompatible so I tried to uninstall ZA when Windows Firewall popped up with "do you want to continue blocking truevector?" I answered "unblock" and everything has been sweet since.	andrew93 (249)
260232	2004-08-10 19:04:00	> will i need a new cat after i install it? Only if it pissed in your computer and you therefore broke its' neck . LMAO :^O :^O	miknz (3731)
260233	2004-08-10 21:40:00	I downloaded the network install of SP2 last night. And installed it this morning. No probs at all. I just disabled the firewall/antivirus option in XP (so copying files between the PC's would still work). I noticed when it was still on my networked PC's disappeared. Turned it off, they were back again. And continued using Nortons Internet Security / and it's av work fine. So, far so good. Didn't notice any diff in speed in copying the network install file to the networked PC. No slowdown whatsoever	Spacemannz (808)
260234	2004-08-11 07:20:00	pressf1.pcworld.co.nz URL Forum Item Title: LOST LAN/WAN Connecitivity in Windows XP SP2? Here may be the solution	Captive (3159)
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