Hi Sabertooth, So, you're happy with it, generally speaking? I remember someone recently posting a question about not being able to do WindowsUpdate, was that you? Or should I look for that thread?

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Happy is an arcane word when it comes to windows but as always I'd like to say so far so good. Regarding that post I would have pointed my finger @ my shadow since I blame usually him for all my wrongdoings while I take sole responsibility for the good ones but this time around it was neither one of us.

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Here is the registry work around for this problem as listed on the email that they sent me regarding this: Navigate to these keys using the registry editor: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_LOCALMACHINE_LOCKDOWN\explorer.exe Set value to 0 <HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_LOCALMACHINE_LOCKDOWN\iexplore.exe Set value to 0 Now restart Windows to make the settings take effect.

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Hi k_semler, Cool tip! Here's Microsoft full explanation on SP2. K_semler's one is in there somewhere - happy hunting!:) Changes in XP SP2 (MS TechNet) Sabertooth, Even your shadow has a better punch than a mere mortal like myself!

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Being a SP2 beta tester, I've had access to the beta since it was first released to the public on the 18th of December. So far I haven't had any problems. I actually feel kinda bad because I have only submitted a couple bugs to Microsoft and they've been nothing big. It seems MS has done pretty well this time around. The enhancments to IE are very nice, and the upgraded Internet Connection Firewall is a lot better than it's original counterpart. There are also TONS of RPC and DCOM security updates, understandable in response to attacks like the blaster worm. Windows Update does work, and if you have SP2 installed you actually are beta testing version 5 of WindowsUpdate. The interface is a lot nicer than v4 and is a little easier to see what's available for download and installing it. As to removing SP2, when you install it you are given the option to archive you files. According to the documentation, as long as you choose this option, the SP is completely removable, though I haven't actually tried it. In the end, unless you are a beta tester, or know quite a bit about Windows in general, it's a pretty bad idea to go around installing betas. The whole point of a beta product is that it's not done yet. When it comes to something like a service pack it's even more important to realize this due to the extreme nature of the effect of a service pack on your computer. Hopefully we'll finish up the testing in the next couple months and the service pack will be ready for distribution. I would still heed the advice given though and wait for at least a couple months after the release to make sure there are no problems with the product. We're trying to prevent that though :)

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Hello Dr.Nick, First, let me thank you for some great funny posts you put up in here: Off-Topic forum (MSN Groups) They've had me laughing all morning!! The one about the penguin (by Kim) is a must-read as well! About XP SP2: I was going to install SP2, but I'll let you 'spin the turbin' a bit longer before becoming a guinea-pig myself !:) Anyway, thanx for letting us know what to expect from BillGates. All the patients in here will be pleased with the good news from the Dr.!!

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