Windows XP SP1

**Arie** · 7th September 2002

If you want to get it early (Monday is the official launch), get it here:

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...sp1_en_x86.exe

I wrote a small preview

**Bursley** · 7th September 2002

I have already installed it, and it seems to be working quite well. I guess only time will tell.

Paul · 8th September 2002

I installed it on thursday. A bloody long download on a 56K Modem! Installed fine, although it took 15mins or so. No changes to the GUI though. The disc was heavily fragmented after the install so I recommend running your dfragmenter after.

**Bmoore1129** · 8th September 2002

Arie, Paul, Bursley

I am a Win98se dude lurking in the bushes waiting for XP Home to be what I would call finalized meaning install with no downloads.

Do you think MS is working on SP2 as we speak?

When could I expect to buy XP with SP1 on the disk?

Is it really worth all the fuss?

Helia · 8th September 2002

I am just wondering what is this pack all About I have seen the preveiw but still not sure.
I have windows xp home edition Do I need to download this

ningaming · 8th September 2002

The only reason you really "need" SP1 is if you have NOT been updating your computer with Windows Update. The security and bug fixes have all pretty much been addresed via WU, but there are a few little features in SP1 that might be worthwhile. You might want to check out the Preview to find out if its worth it to you.

Helia · 8th September 2002

I have all my windows updates up to date

So do I still need the SP1.... for my windows updates I only update what I need like a few show up that I dont think I need view piont for eg and dvd things I didnt get the dvd (duh me lol )

I always update the critical ones and xp stuff

thanks

**Arie** · 9th September 2002

Quote:

Do you think MS is working on SP2 as we speak?

No.

Quote:

When could I expect to buy XP with SP1 on the disk?

I've heard October.

**Arie** · 9th September 2002

Here are the Release Notes, and here's a Categorized List of Fixes in Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1)

I've also just completed an article Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Create Bootable CD

THunDA · 9th September 2002

does anyone know if SP1 fixes the refresh rate issue with Nvidia video cards?

**Arie** · 9th September 2002

It's official: Microsoft Releases Windows XP Service Pack 1

holyhandgrenade · 10th September 2002

Here's the thing, I run Win2k, my brother runs XP and on dialup. If I were to download the file (I got cable) from the top of this thread and burnt it to CD for him. Would this be, in effect, the same thing as what Windows Update would be giving him.

THX

**Arie** · 10th September 2002

Yes and No....

Windows update will scan his system and will only give him the parts he need (typically around 30MB). The file linked above is the full SP1, if he installs that, he'll have everything he needs too.....

Antony · 10th September 2002

What is Microsoft trying to do?

(Copied from the EULA of WinXP SP1, which is called SUPPLEMENTAL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT)

Quote:

* The OS Components may include the Microsoft .NET Framework. You may not disclose the results of any benchmark test of the .NET Framework to any third party without Microsoft's prior written approval.

I am not happend with it. What's so special about .NET Framework? Why I can't disclose my usage report (in their words results of any benchmark test)? We can simply extend this sentence a bit... Microsoft may perform any underground behaviour (not directly noticable by user) and users aren't allow to boardcast their discoveries.

I am still refusing to accept the unacceptable agreement set by Microsoft.

Helia · 10th September 2002

I downloaded this SP1 a very long download I must say through dail up LOL....

My question is has anyone noticed the computer slower ?
Mine has been since I got this SP1 I had all my updates updated figured to get the SP1 anyways it cleared all out my hot fixes guess it replaced them...............But I find my pc slower now I did a defrag after the download all my cookies are cleaned out etc etc anyideas why its much slower now
thanks