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| Thread ID: 33180 | 2003-05-09 12:21:00 | XP SP1 makes system slower than without the update. Where is the fix?! | PoWa (203) | Press F1 |
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| 142724 | 2003-05-09 12:21:00 | I can't remember where I read it recently - maybe in the pc world mag :) But it said that the XP Service Pack 1 makes the computer even slower than without the update. Apparently Microsoft provided a fix, but I don't know where? Can someone help me out!? :) I don't want to wait until SP2! Thanks! |
PoWa (203) | ||
| 142725 | 2003-05-09 12:34:00 | poWa, There is a fix available from Microsoft Product Support (not publicly downloadable as such) you have to contact them and ask for the patch. The following courtesy of "BRIAN'S BUZZ ON WINDOWS" (http://briansbuzz.com/) edited by Brian Livingston. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ After it was widely reported that installing a recent security patch can slow Windows XP to a crawl, the Redmond company had to admit the problem and scale back its recommendation that all XP users apply the update. MS03-013 for Windows NT 4, 2000, and XP This patch, first released on April 16, prevents someone from logging on from the keyboard or a terminal session and running code to gain administrator privileges. Microsoft has downgraded this threat to "important" rather than "critical." Microsoft confirmed on April 25 in its Knowledge Base article 819634 (support.microsoft.com) that installing the patch on XP Service Pack 1 can seriously slow a PC, especially if antivirus programs are configured to scan files as they are opened. Testers report delays of more than 10 seconds in launching apps in this situation. The company currently recommends that you either uninstall the patch or disable real-time antivirus scanning, using periodic disk scans instead. At this writing, the company says an improved patch will be released at an unknown future date. But other sources say a working patch is already available, although you have to make a special request for it through Microsoft's Product Support Services (support.microsoft.com). A word of warning, however, has been sounded by BugTraq's Russ Cooper. He advises users not to install MS03-013 on Windows 2000 until Microsoft explains the purpose of 10 modified files. One is Ntdll.dll, which caused problems as part of the MS03-007 patch. More info (www.vnunet.com) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Cheers, Babe |
Babe Ruth (416) | ||
| 142726 | 2003-05-09 13:08:00 | Thanks Ruth. I did what the MS site said and uninstalled a certain patch that was installed. Somehow I don't think that did it so may have to go for the contact Microsoft option. I don't want to ring them up, and that seems the only way?? Has anyone downloaded this fix and can make it available for download? |
PoWa (203) | ||
| 142727 | 2003-05-09 23:52:00 | Are you thinking of [pressf1.pcworld.co.nz thread[/url] PoWa? Jen provided a link in her post regarding an update that slows some systems down. That might be the one you are after?? |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 142728 | 2003-05-09 23:57:00 | Arrrgghh!! Better try again: Are you thinking of this thread (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz) PoWa? Jen provided a link in her post regarding an update that slows some systems down. That might be the one you are after?? "Remembers to preview it this time!" |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 142729 | 2003-05-10 05:14:00 | Thanks Susan + Ruth! Didn't know it was quite as easy as add/removing that specific update. Comp still taking ages to boot up though :\ But not as bad as it was before. |
PoWa (203) | ||
| 142730 | 2003-05-10 05:58:00 | PoWa I would also try a defrag. It helped my computer after SP1. Oxie |
Oxie (1318) | ||
| 142731 | 2003-05-10 07:06:00 | PoWa: Just a little tip between friends: it is Babe Ruth, or just "Babe" if you wish... but never just "Ruth", OK? ;-) :D :D :D |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 142732 | 2003-05-10 14:12:00 | lol ok point taken :D | PoWa (203) | ||
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