VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

[henkka]

Hello,
just got my new 17" VAIO. Has anybody installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 on the preinstalled Windows setup? Any problems?

[jubaird]

Think I'll leave XP SP2 where it belongs "with MS"

You'll need to upgrade at some point if you want to be secure. Remeber that having all the latest hotfixes installed isn't the same as having SP 2 installed. Service Packs always contain security fixes for non published security holes.

Everyone needs to bite the bullet on service packs sooner of later.
:smileygrin:

[kee-lo_]

Ah but I keep my ear to the ground, so I know when trouble arises.

I also know quite a few security sites which advice on what to do to stop attacks.

[TygerTyger]

Yes, whereas it does contain a few useful little additions, the vast majority of SP2 is aimed at people who either dont know how or cant be bothered to keep themselves secure. Which is a good idea in anyones book. But as long as you know what you're doing and you're aware of patches/vulnerabilities etc its really more of an annoyance.
Bearing this in mind, does anyone know how disable the feckin automatic blocks and 'trusted page' messages cos I'm really losing my patience now.

[scr38]

I have installed SP2 on four of my computers, two of them are VAIO Notebooks (GRT260G and FX120). I had no problems at all, but I did go to the Sony website and download and install the updates they suggested, before installing SP2.

[TygerTyger]

Actually I feel I should be fair on SP2. Although it sucks outrageously, it massively decreased my startup time.

[kee-lo_]

Sounds good Tyger

[rikyman]

I have instaled SP2 on my A197VP and all is working very well, I have no problems.

And in my vaio sp2 rocks.

[William]

I have installed SP2 on both my GRX and TR5 with absolutely no problems (including my network).

I have been present whilst another two laptops had it installed also with no problems..

I also have noticed reduced boot times and so far I have nothing but praise for SP2 - Well done Microsoft!

William

[kee-lo_]

That sounds good William, might do it on my GRX now :smileygrin:

[robpaxton]

SP2 has caused no problems at all on my Mac

I'm going to wait till Microsoft send me my free disk before upgrading the five Windows boxes. Sony have some advice & info. for anyone wanting to update their Vaio at http://www.vaio-link.com/hotnews/XML/showsol/showsol.asp?l=en&sol=Service