 What Is The Use Of Service Packs For Windows? |
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 Mar 25 2005, 03:42 PM
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Premium Member  Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 9-March 05 Member No.: 2,979  |
Hi there. Who of you has service packs and what are they good for?
Does it worth the huuuuuge download (keep in mind I have a 56k connection)? I said I wasn't going to update it but I got a video editing program and it asks me to have Service Pack 1 installed and that made me reconsider my choice... Thanks. This post has been edited by microscopic^earthling: Apr 12 2005, 01:54 PM |
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Mar 25 2005, 05:28 PM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 1-November 04 Member No.: 1,290 |
They release 1 service pack every year.
The last one was Service Pack 2, and Service Package 1 was of course released 2 years ago. I would personally get it, but it is not compulary, and if you patch up your computer properly you don't really need it. If you have a problem with the download you can get them directly from Microsoft for free, including the delivery and packaging costs. |
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Mar 25 2005, 05:37 PM
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Newbie [ Level 2 ] Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 25-March 05 From: Singapore Member No.: 3,231 |
QUOTE(Vagodeoz @ Mar 25 2005, 11:42 PM) Hi there. Who of you has service packs and what are they good for? Does it worth the huuuuuge download (keep in mind I have a 56k connection)? I said I wasn't going to update it but I got a video editing program and it asks me to have Service Pack 1 installed and that made me reconsider my choice... Thanks.  I have Service Pack 2 and I think it is mainly for it's Firewall. I don't know the rate of downloading because I installed from a Compact Disc and I am lazy to look for the details. |
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Mar 25 2005, 06:15 PM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 1-November 04 Member No.: 1,290 |
If you download it from the generic Windows Update it will only download and isntall the files you need. If you get the offline version then it will be over 250MB
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Mar 26 2005, 05:51 AM
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Newbie [ Level 2 ] Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 26-March 05 Member No.: 3,249 |
the service pack offers the firewall, (veri important if dont have one already) plus offers newer directx, can get those in windows update anyway
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Mar 26 2005, 10:30 AM
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Member - Active Contributor Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 12-March 05 From: Kaunas, Lithuania Member No.: 3,012 |
I use Service PAck 2. Mainly it's all about security. And the firewall is perfect. Easy to manage exeptions and forward ports. I recomend you to use SP2.
If you can't download service pack, order a CD. The link is here |
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Mar 26 2005, 11:03 AM
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'Prentice de-Zighner Group: Members Posts: 368 Joined: 23-January 05 From: USA Member No.: 2,290 myCENTs:93.97 |
Service pack 2 is just another one of those "extra" software which like musichere said, is not compulsory as long as you patch up your computer and check for updates on virus definitions. The firewall that comes with Service pack i believe is totally unecessary because now i have 2 programs asking my permission to allow a certain knick-knack program i have if it can access the internet. Trust me, you only need one anti-virus software which asks your permission before allowing a program to access the internet or accessing your computer from the internet.
It might be a little problematic but seeing it will be the best way to block potential viruses with a human brain, why not? |
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Mar 26 2005, 03:18 PM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 292 Joined: 26-September 04 From: Bogotá, Colombia Member No.: 868 |
People think that sp2 it's just a firewal... a minor security patches....
That's logical, because that's all we see to it... but there are many thing that are corrected with this update that we can't see.. So, go to the source: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx and, to be more specific, go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/preinstall.mspx thay have things like • Top 10 Reasons to Install • Feature List • Quick Overview • Technologies Overview • What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express • What's New on Windows Update Bye! |
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Mar 26 2005, 11:59 PM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 9-March 05 Member No.: 2,979 |
Thanks a lot to everyone. I'm ordering my cd right now.
It will take less to wait for the cd than to download it 
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Mar 27 2005, 02:28 AM
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Member [ Level 1 ] Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 3-March 05 Member No.: 2,879 |
yup service pack 2 is very good its the better pop up bloquer because it works
 , also better firewall and many other features , i got dsl thats why i upgrade it before with 56K i didnt upgrame my windows 
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