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"Ken Wampach" <NOSPAM@myisp.com> wrote in message
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> Euclid,
> Thanks for the information. I believe your machine is a close
> cousin
> to mine, so I will try installing most of the driver updates. I
> may skip
> the modem one, since we have cable high-speed internet and
> rarely
> use the modems.
> --
> Ken Wampach - FirstNameLastNameATyahooDOTcom
>
> "Euclid" <Euclid@mmiv.nu> wrote in message
> news:M%ZXc.1673$JT3.672@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
>> I applied all of the driver and other updates available
> through Windows
>> Update as they were released. That includes the Agere Win
> Modem 12/12/03,
>> VIA Technologies multimedia (4/23/04 3/17/04 2/11/04
> 12/19/2003 10/20/2003),
>> S3 Graphics display 3/2/04, AMD processor 12/17/02. No
> problems on my Compaq
>> Presario S4020WM with Windows XP Home (SP1). The only thing
> special I did
>> before installing SP2 was to install the recent System Restore
> update
>> available from the Compaq/HP website, so that prior restore
> points would
>> still work if needed. Then I applied the SP2 update yesterday
> using the free
>> CD from Staples. No problems.
>>
>> I went to great pains to totally disable all software before
> running the SP2
>> update, including my firewall and anti-virus. I don't know if
> that was
>> necessary but didn't want to take chances.
>>
>> Note: apparently the 12/12/03 Agere modem update put a new
> item in my
>> msconfig startup list "LTMSG.EXE" which I worried about for
> awhile, but
>> believe it's probably OK. I tried turning it off, and my
> connection
>> throughput speed was poor. Then turned it back on, and things
> are normal
>> again. That's not proven absolutely, just a one time
> observation and some
>> assumptions. I try not to keep any startup items unless their
> value is
>> proven, but of course there are uncertainties about some of
> them.
>> -E
>>
>>
>> "Ken Wampach" <NOSPAM@myisp.com> wrote in message
>> news:ud6dncCd8IT6nq3cRVn-gg@comcast.com...
>> > HH,
>> > Thanks for your comments. I still would like to know if
> anyone
>> > has tried
>> > any of the hardware driver updates I listed with either good
> or
>> > bad results.
>> >> > (1)Microsoft Corporation - Other Hardware - AMD K7
> Processor
>> >> > (Pub:5/15/04 Rel:12/17/02)
>> >> > (2)Agere Systems - Modems - Agere Win Modem (Pub:8/10/04
>> >> > Rel:12/12/03)
>> >> > (3)Windows XP Driver 5.10.0.5410 for Realtec AC 97 Audio
>> >> > (KB833846 Pub:6/4/2004)
>> >> > (4)S3 Graphics, Inc. - Video - S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR
>> >> > (Pub:5/17/04 Rel:3/2/04)
>> >> > (5)VIA Technologies Inc. - Networking - VIA Rhine II Fast
>> >> > Ethernet Adapter (Pub:8/3/04 Rel:7/22/04)
>> > --
>> > Ken Wampach - FirstNameLastNameATyahooDOTcom
>> >
>> > "HH" <hahunt42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:hkDXc.594$lV5.96@fe25.usenetserver.com...
>> >> Ken,
>> >> I cannot speak for others, but right now, I have no desire
> to
>> > install SP2 on
>> >> my Presario S5200CL, an Athlon XP 2600+. I've had no
> security
>> > issues, which
>> >> is the prime reason MS rolled out SP2. I run both a
> hardware
>> > and software
>> >> firewall, plus a virus shield and anti-spyware software.
> and I
>> > never open
>> >> e-mail unless it is scanned first.
>> >> That said, there may be a time in the future when I would
> want
>> > to install
>> >> SP2.
>> >> But, most uimportantly, I'm a firm believer in the "If it
>> > ain't broke...."
>> >> adage.
>> >> HH
>> >>
>> >> "Ken Wampach" <NOSPAM@myisp.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1_qdnTtarbnROrPcRVn-jg@comcast.com...
>> >> > I am looking for advice prior to installing the Windows
> XP
>> > SP2
>> >> > service pack.
>> >> >
>> >> > I have 2 Compaq Desktops
>> >> > #1 Compaq Presario S3010CL-B (Sam's Club 7/3/2003) AMD
>> > Athlon XP
>> >> > 2200+
>> >> > #2 Compaq Presario S5000J (Compaq Direct 9/13/2003) AMD
>> > Athlon
>> >> > XP 2400+
>> >> >
>> >> > The machines are Windowx XP SP1 with all Critical Updates
>> >> > installed.
>> >> >
>> >> > I visited the Compaq website and found the "HP and Compaq
>> >> > Desktop PCs - Important Information for Upgrading to
>> > Microsoft
>> >> > Windows XP Service Pack 2" document. I did the "System
>> > Restore
>> >> > Update". I also did the "Multimedia Keyboard Driver
> Update",
>> >> > even though I did not think it was necessary. I haven't
>> > observed
>> >> > any changes in the machines from that one. The rest don't
>> > seem
>> >> > to apply to my machines.
>> >> >
>> >> > They did recommend updating drivers prior to installing
> SP2.
>> > I
>> >> > have been puting off the following driver updates, on the
>> > "If it
>> >> > ain't broke, don't fix it" theory:
>> >> >
>> >> > (1)Microsoft Corporation - Other Hardware - AMD K7
> Processor
>> >> > (Pub:5/15/04 Rel:12/17/02)
>> >> > (2)Agere Systems - Modems - Agere Win Modem (Pub:8/10/04
>> >> > Rel:12/12/03)
>> >> > (3)Windows XP Driver 5.10.0.5410 for Realtec AC 97 Audio
>> >> > (KB833846 Pub:6/4/2004)
>> >> > (4)S3 Graphics, Inc. - Video - S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR
>> >> > (Pub:5/17/04 Rel:3/2/04)
>> >> > (5)VIA Technologies Inc. - Networking - VIA Rhine II Fast
>> >> > Ethernet Adapter (Pub:8/3/04 Rel:7/22/04)
>> >> >
>> >> > I guess I will finally install them, unless someone is
> aware
>> > of
>> >> > a reason not to.
>> >> >
>> >> > Does anyone have any warnings about any of these drivers
> or
>> >> > Windows XP SP2 on these machines?
>> >> >
>> >> > TIA
>> >> > --
>> >> > Ken Wampach - LastNameATeskimoDOTcom
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
Always decline any driver updates offered by Windows Update. Check with
Compaq support if you see a driver update. There are far too many
problems reported with these WU drivers. Some are applicable as
advertised, many are not. Those who do use the WU drivers often report
significant problems.
Drivers are not the main issue with SP2. IMO, from the reports of
problems on the microsoft news servers, the source is failing to clean
up computers prior to installation. Complete virus scan from Safe Mode.
Complete Disk Cleanup. Defrag. If the folder i386 exists on the
computer or you have a true XP install CD (not a restore CD), then run
sfc /scannow from a command prompt to verify all existing files for
backup during the installation. Clear out old system restore points and
make a final SP1 restore point. Back up personal files. Before
installing check your vendor for driver updates. Before installing,
disable all background programs except for anti-virus and firewall.
Disable these also and disconnect from the internet if installing from a
local SP2 update file. Disconnect peripheral devices like printers and
USB devices before the install.
If the SP2 install fails, do not use system restore before trying
Add/Remove programs to remove SP2.
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