lurcherboy Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Was anyone else here as stupid as me? :*) I was prompted by MSN to accept new update/service pack. Tonight I spent 3 hours trying to get computer to connect to internet. Keep being told that I now have 'limited or no connectivity. Tossers (sorry cranfield and hammergun) but there is no other word I am willing to use right now! They are blaming everyone else Chose your actions wisely chaps. LB :yp: PS. still can't get AOL properly, mind you thats not so bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 You're a bit of a goon then aren't ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Why, yes Vulcha, I am. :yp: LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcha Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 lol, dopey goat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdfish Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 No-one here could ever be as stupid as you. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 I dont know Jim, I think you could give me a good run for my money :yp: Vulcha, stop agreeing with me. I find it unnerving that a 10 y/o pipe fitter (appentice) agrees with anything I say. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled_cky Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 if anyone wants to add me, they are welcome to, heres my MSN address. cky_d@hotmail.com Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 You going to have to help me an i suppose a few other members out here Aled . Add you to what ? all the best yis yp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyni Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 You going to have to help me an i suppose a few other members out here Aled . Add you to what ? all the best yis yp Cheers YP coffee stain now down the front of my shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyni Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Was anyone else here as stupid as me? :*) I was prompted by MSN to accept new update/service pack. Tonight I spent 3 hours trying to get computer to connect to internet. LB Its your own fault you should have been out celebrating your BIRTHDAY AOL ughhhh Microsofts service pack 2 for XP was released yesterday for all users. Most of the problems have been caused by XP's firewall being turned on automatically after installation, especially if a user is already has a third party firewall installed. The best thing to do is turn off this feature ONLY if you have already got another firewall installed and running and see if things go back to normal. Most copied versions of XP will not work!!!! This is only my advise if you have problems. Please read as much info on the new service pack 2 and the built in firewall yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 You would be well advised to download and install the XP Service Pack 2. But note what jonnyni says about the firewall. The main problem seems to be the length of download time. I have heard that it will soon be available as a CD, free with some computer magazines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrie0 Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 I have heard that it will soon be available as a CD, free with some computer magazines. Doubt it microsoft in there infinite wisdom stopped putting updates ie sp 1 on computer mag cds ,but you can order the cd here for free . http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloa...us/default.mspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Clicked on Windows updates this morning and downloaded Service pack 2, took over one and a half hours from start to finish but have had no problems yet. Touch wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 You have all been very supportive. Jonny, done the firewall thing and its tickety boo now. cheers mate. Eryna, get a broadband connection (but not aol) you tightwad. 1.5 HOURS!!!!!! The reason is didn't go out to celebrate my 39th birthday is I am not able to conduct myself in public. You may have noticed this from my posts on here. :yp: LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrie0 Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 If anyone needs Service Pack 2 but only has dial up a good proposal is to make a circular cd ie The first person who wants it i will download the full service pack ,put it on a cd and send it out to them, then they can copy it or use it and send it on to the next person on the list etc ,etc . If we make a new topic ie service pack 2 wanted and add your name on the list then whoever has the cd can send it to the next person . Anyone want to go first then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Eryna, get a broadband connection (but not aol) you tightwad. 1.5 HOURS!!!!!! Already on a 600k broadband connection thanks lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyni Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 If anyone needs Service Pack 2 but only has dial up a good proposal is to make a circular cd ie NO SP2 will be available on cd's in any good pc magazine very soon forget even bothering to download it on dial up (are you mad broadband is now the same price) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Having waited for Microsoft to, "automatically download" XP Service Pack 2, I got fed up and turned of "Automatic Update". I then went to the Update Site and manually downloaded it. Took about 20 minutes and so far I have had no problems at all. My PC seems to be a bit faster, tighter etc. The same feeling you get with your car, when it returns from a service. barrieO, it is being mention on quite a few Forums, that the Service Pack CD will soon be available free, on some Computer Mags (to help dial up users). I wouldn't touch a home copied CD version with a barge pole. This is such a major update, that any corruption at all, could cause serious problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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