Win XP Home SP2

bpatters69 · 11-22-2004, 08:32 PM

Hello Folks,

I am running Win XP Home and I made the mistake of installing SP2 and now the modem will not work. I have since uninstalled SP2 and the modem will still not dial up. The only way I can get the modem to dial up is to open the dial-up app off the desktop and wait for it to time out telling me to manually dial the local number for the ISP. I dial the number for the ISP, hit ok, hang up the phone and the modem connects with my ISP.

Since this is my mom's PC, I know she will not be able to use the internet by doing what I did. Here are some of the things I have tried:

1. Turning off the Windows Firewall in the modem properties
2. Switching out the modem
3. Since I uninstalled SP2, I am running XP Home Version 2002 with no updates.
4. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the modem and its software

I have seen several posts saying that SP2 causes port problems but no fixes.

Any ideas?

Thanks, Billl

ak_hitman_47 · 11-22-2004, 11:56 PM

Have you tried a system restore...

**Praetor** · 11-24-2004, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Since I uninstalled SP2, I am running XP Home Version 2002 with no updates.

Unfortunately "non-SP2" doesnt narrow it down enough ... whats the complete version number (if you've got it) i.e., something like Build 2600.xps1.020825-1920 or something (that's SP1 btw)

Quote:

I have uninstalled and reinstalled the modem and its software

I assume you meant uninstalled physically? Did you also uninstall in device manager?

boombaby · 12-08-2004, 06:33 AM

Can you downgrade. I also heard that you cannot burn Illegal movies onto a DVD anymore as well

kojo97 · 12-12-2004, 01:40 AM

i have the same problem as you do...
try to install the sp2 first and then install your isp dial-up software.
it work for me and hope it work for you.

Rambo · 12-12-2004, 11:35 AM

I have a question:

When I build my next computer it is going to be based on XP Pro. What I need to know is whether I should stick with SP1, or update to SP2? I've heard that SP2 is good and provides more protection, but then I have also heard that it is buggy, certain applications don't work with it and SP2 is too protective (lol).

So, which one should I go with? Thanks, and any advice is much appreciated

joelkyr · 12-12-2004, 07:56 PM

Problem mostly encountered with SP2 is when you install it without cleaning your system with spyware,adaware,etc, it begins to act crazy.I found that out myself after I install it, what I did was I went on safemode and did a system restore, and reinstall SP2 and since then I never had any problem.

Verrona · 12-19-2004, 11:19 AM

When in doubt or confused reinstall Windows. SP2 is a bitch 2 get off ur system.

11-22-2004, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
bpatters69 New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 9	Win XP Home SP2 Hello Folks, I am running Win XP Home and I made the mistake of installing SP2 and now the modem will not work. I have since uninstalled SP2 and the modem will still not dial up. The only way I can get the modem to dial up is to open the dial-up app off the desktop and wait for it to time out telling me to manually dial the local number for the ISP. I dial the number for the ISP, hit ok, hang up the phone and the modem connects with my ISP. Since this is my mom's PC, I know she will not be able to use the internet by doing what I did. Here are some of the things I have tried: 1. Turning off the Windows Firewall in the modem properties 2. Switching out the modem 3. Since I uninstalled SP2, I am running XP Home Version 2002 with no updates. 4. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the modem and its software I have seen several posts saying that SP2 causes port problems but no fixes. Any ideas? Thanks, Billl

11-22-2004, 11:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
ak_hitman_47 New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 20	Have you tried a system restore... __________________ Sony Vaio PCV-RS322 -Intel Pentium 4 2.8 HT Processor. -GeForce Mx 440 -512mb of RAM -120gb hd -No O.S. on the account of wiped out hd ____________________________________________ To Come/ Upgrades -Intel Pentium 4 3.4 ghz HT Processor -Radeon x800 xt -1gb of RAM -Additional 250gh hd -Windows Professional

12-12-2004, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
joelkyr Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 344	Problem mostly encountered with SP2 is when you install it without cleaning your system with spyware,adaware,etc, it begins to act crazy.I found that out myself after I install it, what I did was I went on safemode and did a system restore, and reinstall SP2 and since then I never had any problem. __________________ MOBO: ASUS P4C800E DELUXE CPU: P4 3.4HT @ 3.918ghz COOLING: Vapochill PE / MCW20-P /MCW50 /MCP650/ BIX RAM: TWINX1024-4400C25 CORSAIR HDD: MAXTOR 120GB/8MB OS: XP PRO SC: TURTLE BEACH SANTA CRUZ 5.1 PSU: OCZ Modstream 520W

12-19-2004, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Verrona Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Age: 20 Posts: 358	When in doubt or confused reinstall Windows. SP2 is a bitch 2 get off ur system. __________________ Regards, Verrona -- How to ask a question.

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12-08-2004, 06:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
boombaby Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 29	Can you downgrade. I also heard that you cannot burn Illegal movies onto a DVD anymore as well

12-12-2004, 01:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
kojo97 New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7	i have the same problem as you do... try to install the sp2 first and then install your isp dial-up software. it work for me and hope it work for you.

12-12-2004, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rambo Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3,816	I have a question: When I build my next computer it is going to be based on XP Pro. What I need to know is whether I should stick with SP1, or update to SP2? I've heard that SP2 is good and provides more protection, but then I have also heard that it is buggy, certain applications don't work with it and SP2 is too protective (lol). So, which one should I go with? Thanks, and any advice is much appreciated