XP SP2 worth it?

Greg J. · 06-05-2005, 06:03 PM

Hello all, I have already downloaded Windows XP Service Pack 2 a month ago due to concernes with security holes in my system. I have Service Pack 1a and as many updates with that as possible until now.

I have prepared my system by installing a Windows Update patch that should prevent SP2 from locking up after install. This patch is for certain Pentium 4 families and chipsets (The "F" families).

My questions are:

1.) Is my system well prepared?
2.) Should I just keep downloading SP1a updates as they come, or get SP2 and new updates?

3.) Should I re-download SP2 because of corrected (better) code than from the downloaded package from a month ago?

Please, (this is optional) I also need a BIOS update for my system for 48 bit, for bigger hard drives.
Intel Chipset Identifier:
Intel(R) 845 Chipset
CPUID:
Mainboard: Intel Corporation Model: D845PT AAA65253-303
Chipset: Intel i845D Rev. 04
Southbridge: Intel 82801BA (ICH2)

BIOS
Brand: Intel Corp
Version: PT84510A.15A.0004.P02.0112051220
Date: 12/05/2001

Any help is appreciated.

**Praetor** · 06-05-2005, 06:09 PM

For what I personally do and have setup, i didnt bother past SP1 (regarding the BIOS updates, dont Intel site have them or isnt there a utility that lets you grab them?)

Greg J. · 06-05-2005, 06:28 PM

Is this the correct page to download an Express BIOS update?

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scri...bmit=Go%21#BIO

On an earlier page listing, it says "If your desktop board is not listed under these links, visit the Download Finder . Select or enter your product name, then select “Non-OS Dependent“ to get access to the latest BIOS."

I just went there and Selected Windows XP Home Edition, the OS that this machine has always had. Is this correct?

I should get the express updater utility, right?

flame1117 · 06-05-2005, 06:40 PM

I woudl think may as well get it.... And once i get minei it made my loading faster....Which was very unexpected(By loading i mean like startup of windows)

evilxp2800 · 06-05-2005, 06:49 PM

I have SP2 And it slowed my pc down

Greg J. · 06-05-2005, 07:37 PM

Okay Praetor, the BIOS update was unseccessful which halted my system. I did Ctrl-Alt-Delete (after praying and confessing to the Lord for help) and Windows started up fine. Intel Auto Updater: Your BIOS was not updated. Update unsuccessful. See the read me for help.

Everything is the way it was. I believe the primary reason that the BIOS did not get updated was that the manufacturer locked the BIOS down so it could not be replaced.

Thank goodness everything is fine! I will NOT try that again.

Perhaps now I can take a leap into SP2. And if that doesn't work well, then I'll have to do some cleaning. Peace.

**Praetor** · 06-05-2005, 07:43 PM

Since the bios update failed (only one i found was for celerons) if you want 48bit LBA, the quickest route is to get an ATA133 controller

As for SP2, i dont have a comment ... never got around to installing it and i dont think i need it

Greg J. · 06-05-2005, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Praetor

Since the bios update failed (only one i found was for celerons) if you want 48bit LBA, the quickest route is to get an ATA133 controller

As for SP2, i dont have a comment ... never got around to installing it and i dont think i need it

Thank you Praetor. The ATA-133 PCI card is what I will go with in the future. As for SP2, I will NOT install it after all. It just isn't absolutely problem free. Have a great day, all!

evilxp2800 · 06-05-2005, 07:52 PM

Sp2 only install lots of Sh*t so dont go there

evilxp2800 · 06-05-2005, 07:59 PM

thanks ....

06-05-2005, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Greg J. VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 563	XP SP2 worth it? Hello all, I have already downloaded Windows XP Service Pack 2 a month ago due to concernes with security holes in my system. I have Service Pack 1a and as many updates with that as possible until now. I have prepared my system by installing a Windows Update patch that should prevent SP2 from locking up after install. This patch is for certain Pentium 4 families and chipsets (The "F" families). My questions are: 1.) Is my system well prepared? 2.) Should I just keep downloading SP1a updates as they come, or get SP2 and new updates? 3.) Should I re-download SP2 because of corrected (better) code than from the downloaded package from a month ago? Please, (this is optional) I also need a BIOS update for my system for 48 bit, for bigger hard drives. Intel Chipset Identifier: Intel(R) 845 Chipset CPUID: Mainboard: Intel Corporation Model: D845PT AAA65253-303 Chipset: Intel i845D Rev. 04 Southbridge: Intel 82801BA (ICH2) BIOS Brand: Intel Corp Version: PT84510A.15A.0004.P02.0112051220 Date: 12/05/2001 Any help is appreciated.

06-05-2005, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 19,953	For what I personally do and have setup, i didnt bother past SP1 (regarding the BIOS updates, dont Intel site have them or isnt there a utility that lets you grab them?) __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

06-05-2005, 07:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 19,953	Since the bios update failed (only one i found was for celerons) if you want 48bit LBA, the quickest route is to get an ATA133 controller As for SP2, i dont have a comment ... never got around to installing it and i dont think i need it __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

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06-05-2005, 06:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Greg J. VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 563	Is this the correct page to download an Express BIOS update? http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scri...bmit=Go%21#BIO On an earlier page listing, it says "If your desktop board is not listed under these links, visit the Download Finder . Select or enter your product name, then select “Non-OS Dependent“ to get access to the latest BIOS." I just went there and Selected Windows XP Home Edition, the OS that this machine has always had. Is this correct? I should get the express updater utility, right?

06-05-2005, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
flame1117 banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,766	I woudl think may as well get it.... And once i get minei it made my loading faster....Which was very unexpected(By loading i mean like startup of windows)

06-05-2005, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
evilxp2800 banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 326	I have SP2 And it slowed my pc down

06-05-2005, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Greg J. VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 563	Okay Praetor, the BIOS update was unseccessful which halted my system. I did Ctrl-Alt-Delete (after praying and confessing to the Lord for help) and Windows started up fine. Intel Auto Updater: Your BIOS was not updated. Update unsuccessful. See the read me for help. Everything is the way it was. I believe the primary reason that the BIOS did not get updated was that the manufacturer locked the BIOS down so it could not be replaced. Thank goodness everything is fine! I will NOT try that again. Perhaps now I can take a leap into SP2. And if that doesn't work well, then I'll have to do some cleaning. Peace.

06-05-2005, 07:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
evilxp2800 banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 326	Sp2 only install lots of Sh*t so dont go there

06-05-2005, 07:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
evilxp2800 banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 326	thanks ....