Is SP1 or SP2 really worth it?

GMan[CSR] · Aug 9, 2003, 09:33 PM

I just reformatted and at the time when I installed SP1 I wasn't even sure what it did, and it had little or no effect on my performance from what I noticed. Is it worth installing it on this fresh copy of Windows?

~~craig588~~ · Aug 9, 2003, 09:59 PM

I have heard reports from many people saying that they have gotten at least a 20% performance boost from the service pack.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Aug 9, 2003, 10:58 PM

install sp1

then insall sp2 1213 beta

nice system boost... solves hundereds if not thousands of xp bugs and security issues

~~HawK~~ · Aug 10, 2003, 12:24 AM

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Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
nice system boost... solves hundereds if not thousands of xp bugs and security issues

Bugs ??? in MS Windows ??

The_Neon_Cowboy · Aug 10, 2003, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by HawK
Bugs ??? in MS Windows ??

windows has bugs? ... are you being sarcastic? lol windows has alot of bugs always have allways will... its just the ones alot of people complain about get fixed eventually through patches and service packs

~~HawK~~ · Aug 10, 2003, 01:40 AM

I believe these VIP's

Necrosis · Aug 10, 2003, 01:54 AM

If you want Blue Tooth or correct USB 2.0 support SP1 is a must plus you don't have to download 150 meg of updates from MS.

Esaz666 · Aug 10, 2003, 05:47 AM

I have been told that a tweaked XP system is faster without installing SP1 or SP2.
I have allways installed Sp1a so I cant say if its true.

**MIG-31** · Aug 10, 2003, 06:45 AM

personally i would install due to alot of the fixs are for secuirity reasons and by no doubt they are needed.i have the latest sp2 all be it a beta how do you get rid of the wording in bottom left hand corner.i can remember something a while back a patch that does so from this site but can not find can anyone give me a link?

ChoGGi · Sep 24, 2003, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by johnybravo
personally i would install due to alot of the fixs are for secuirity reasons and by no doubt they are needed.i have the latest sp2 all be it a beta how do you get rid of the wording in bottom left hand corner.i can remember something a while back a patch that does so from this site but can not find can anyone give me a link?

just get tweakUI for winxp and look around in it
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p.../powertoys.asp

krazy1 · Sep 24, 2003, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by Esaz666
I have been told that a tweaked XP system is faster without installing SP1 or SP2.
I have allways installed Sp1a so I cant say if its true.

Well would you rather have a nice fast system that has bugs a security holes that may lead you to re-doing your system again soon due to a virus or something....or would you rather be a little slower but not have to re-do your system so soon? All the tests and reports I have read show a very minimal change between an un-patched and a patched system..... be safe and patch.....

spinviper · Nov 15, 2003, 05:24 AM

sp2 1213 beta

Where 2 get that?

**Roadee** · Nov 15, 2003, 05:38 AM

It is a MUST for you to put on SP1. reasons being......security patches, DirectX issues, USB 2.0, driver compatibility, stability.........MS makes sure that they keep you coming back.....whether you want to or not!

jjmd · Nov 15, 2003, 12:31 PM

wow this is an old post, but heres my 2 cents. Most people claim a treaked windows system is better by not installing the sps 1 or 2. Just go to windows update and get the latest updates that you need for your particular problem or issue. As most of the things in sp1 or 2 never get used and just take up space.

But this is just my 2 cents. When i used sp1 i had nothing but problems, so i just updated what i thought i needed.