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    Laptop Problems with SP2 BETA

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ReverendDC, Jun 16, 2004.

  1. ReverendDC

    ReverendDC Notebook Deity

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    I have been reading that some folks are having problems on laptops with the SP2 Beta on eMachines laptops containing the Athlon 64.

    I was wondering if anyone had installed the beta SP2 onto a desktop Athlon 64 and, if so, were there any problems with it once installed. Most of the problems related to laptops are dealing with laptop programs (battery control, etc).

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Brian

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    There are a lot of issues with the beta in general. We've installed it on a number of desktops and found it requires a number of tweaks to function properly. I'd strongly advise waiting for the release candidate before trying it out.

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  3. JeffreyDJ

    JeffreyDJ Notebook Evangelist

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    Release Canidate 2 for Service Pack 2 is already out.

    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/sp2preview.mspx

    But, I'd still be hesitant to install it.

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  4. ReverendDC

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    From what y'all are saying, and from what I have heard from friends, this service pack might be delayed longer if Microsoft cannot get their butts in gear.

    I will definitely hesitate to put this on my frontline systems. I don't need the added security that bad.
     
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