SP1 : no updates other than SP2

Am on xp pro sp1
and have been frightened by all the horror stories on sp2 , si have
stuck with spi
my w/update is manual
when I went to w/update tonight after c 1 month of previous use, the
only updates available were:
sp2 avoided as discussed
software removal tool: which i installed
and 4 discretionary updates, media player etc which i avoided

in times recent, there could be as many as 3-4 updates to install per
day

am I being limited with updates because I have chosen NOT to install
sp2?

Regards

David M Wicker

No. Not yet, anyway. There will come a time when you will not be able to
download updates unless you have SP 2 installed. For now, just install all
the other critical updates.

"David M Wicker" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Am on xp pro sp1
> and have been frightened by all the horror stories on sp2 , si have
> stuck with spi
> my w/update is manual
> when I went to w/update tonight after c 1 month of previous use, the
> only updates available were:
> sp2 avoided as discussed
> software removal tool: which i installed
> and 4 discretionary updates, media player etc which i avoided
>
> in times recent, there could be as many as 3-4 updates to install per
> day
>
> am I being limited with updates because I have chosen NOT to install
> sp2?
>
> Regards
>
> David M Wicker

Get over your unfounded paranoia and install SP2 as over 180 million
other Windows XP users successfully have.

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...xp/choose.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"David M Wicker" wrote:

| Am on xp pro sp1
| and have been frightened by all the horror stories on sp2 , si have
| stuck with spi
| my w/update is manual
| when I went to w/update tonight after c 1 month of previous use, the
| only updates available were:
| sp2 avoided as discussed
| software removal tool: which i installed
| and 4 discretionary updates, media player etc which i avoided
|
| in times recent, there could be as many as 3-4 updates to install per
| day
|
| am I being limited with updates because I have chosen NOT to install
| sp2?
|
| Regards
|
| David M Wicker

Hi David, you're not being limited - updates are available for SP1 and SP2. The last
critical update on my computer was 23rd February approximately. I just checked and no
critical updates are listed. I'm running SP2.

Service Pack 2 information
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
http://jmfmvps.mvps.org/SP2.htm



Application Compatibility Testing and Mitigation Guide for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2



David M Wicker wrote:
> Am on xp pro sp1
> and have been frightened by all the horror stories on sp2 , si have
> stuck with spi
> my w/update is manual
> when I went to w/update tonight after c 1 month of previous use, the
> only updates available were:
> sp2 avoided as discussed
> software removal tool: which i installed
> and 4 discretionary updates, media player etc which i avoided
>
> in times recent, there could be as many as 3-4 updates to install per
> day
>
> am I being limited with updates because I have chosen NOT to install
> sp2?
>
> Regards
>
> David M Wicker

David;
Updates are now released on the second Tuesday of the month.
Check your Installation History and see what is show as most recently
installed and when:
Open Windows Update
On the left side click "View Installation History"

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"David M Wicker" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Am on xp pro sp1
> and have been frightened by all the horror stories on sp2 , si have
> stuck with spi
> my w/update is manual
> when I went to w/update tonight after c 1 month of previous use, the
> only updates available were:
> sp2 avoided as discussed
> software removal tool: which i installed
> and 4 discretionary updates, media player etc which i avoided
>
> in times recent, there could be as many as 3-4 updates to install per
> day
>
> am I being limited with updates because I have chosen NOT to install
> sp2?
>
> Regards
>
> David M Wicker

On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:57:56 -0600, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
<> wrote:

>Get over your unfounded paranoia and install SP2 as over 180 million
>other Windows XP users successfully have.
>
>Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
>http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...xp/choose.mspx
>
>--
>Carey Frisch
>Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP - Shell/User
>Microsoft Newsgroups

Carey

I know you mean well
but if you look at the number of "I installed SP2 and it all went
wrong............." messages in these newsgroups
there must be tens of thousands of them

so don't understand where you're coming from with your "unfounded
paranoia"

I apply all other updates oyther than sp2 as they arrive
I run spy bot and adaware weekly
I'm forever removing temp and temp internet files
I run diskeeper nightly
I've got the latest version of nod 32 a/virus
I run winroute as a firewall
I've got a professional network maintenance agreement
only I use the pc
no games
very little trialware etc
office is also bang up to date

so why should I risk all when I have a very stable home office
solution?

snip

On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 13:58:50 +1100, "Taurarian"
<> wrote:

>Hi David, you're not being limited - updates are available for SP1 and SP2. The last
>critical update on my computer was 23rd February approximately. I just checked and no
>critical updates are listed. I'm running SP2.

Thanks Taurarian

I was getting worried.
looks like they're finally getting their house in order and
update-diarrhea has calmed down!

see my comments on my installation vs sp2 in my response to carey

Regards

David M Wicker

SP2 is entirely your choice whether to install or not to install.
I'm not here to push SP2 on anyone. If you're happy, then let it be.
Kaylene

David M Wicker wrote:
> snip
>
> On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 13:58:50 +1100, "Taurarian"
> <> wrote:
>
>> Hi David, you're not being limited - updates are available for SP1
>> and SP2. The last critical update on my computer was 23rd February
>> approximately. I just checked and no critical updates are listed.
>> I'm running SP2.
>
> Thanks Taurarian
>
> I was getting worried.
> looks like they're finally getting their house in order and
> update-diarrhea has calmed down!
>
> see my comments on my installation vs sp2 in my response to carey
>
> Regards
>
> David M Wicker

On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:04:25 -0700, "Jupiter Jones [MVP]"
<> wrote:

>David;
>Updates are now released on the second Tuesday of the month.
>Check your Installation History and see what is show as most recently
>installed and when:
>Open Windows Update
>On the left side click "View Installation History"

Thanks JJ

I've got
kb 890830 26/03/05
873333 10/02/05
890830 ditto
888113 ditto
+ loads more all dated 10/02/05

looks like all's working ok
thanks for the news about the 2nd tues, it seemed to have passed me by

Regards

David M Wicker

David;
You should attempt to keep it in perspective.
Looking here, seeing the problems and assuming SP-23 causes problems is like
going to a hospital and determining all people are sick.
Generally only the people with problems post here.

Most problems with SP-2 or any update are prevented with a prepared
computer:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/security.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"David M Wicker" <> wrote in message > Carey
>
> I know you mean well
> but if you look at the number of "I installed SP2 and it all went
> wrong............." messages in these newsgroups
> there must be tens of thousands of them
>
> so don't understand where you're coming from with your "unfounded
> paranoia"
>
> I apply all other updates oyther than sp2 as they arrive
> I run spy bot and adaware weekly
> I'm forever removing temp and temp internet files
> I run diskeeper nightly
> I've got the latest version of nod 32 a/virus
> I run winroute as a firewall
> I've got a professional network maintenance agreement
> only I use the pc
> no games
> very little trialware etc
> office is also bang up to date
>
> so why should I risk all when I have a very stable home office
> solution?
>
>