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VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

henkka — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 12:33:32 GMT

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

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

kee-lo_ — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 14:01:14 GMT

What model?

Not much feedback has come about from SP2 yet, give it a bit of time, MS haven't fully RTM'ed it really.

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

henkka — Mon, 16 Aug 2004 19:26:32 GMT

This model is VGN-A197VP. I have still not yet applied the sp2. Perhaps I'll take a norton ghost image first to be sure..

Still, if there are any news on this, they would be nice to hear, thanks!

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

kee-lo_ — Mon, 16 Aug 2004 20:15:43 GMT

Ghost can save a lot of time.

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vaiodon — Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:59:19 GMT

I've installed RC2 of SP2 on a Vaio RZ-502 desktop, a Dell workstn and a Tosh laptop without issue.

I did take a Ghost image of the RZ-502 before starting (didn't care about the others).

It does take an age to process through - sometimes, the install process looks like it's stalled - not a bad idea to keep the task manager in view while the install processes.

If you're happy with any current firewall software (e.g. Zone Alarm) then just disable the new Windows Firewall (if it doesn't already do it for itself).

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

kee-lo_ — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:50:18 GMT

Apparently MS are blocking p2p in SP2

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techmech — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 15:05:28 GMT

Ghost can save a lot of time.

not when it wipes your MBR like it did mine boohooooo, now when reloading the system my wifi on my GRT 816S WILL NOT work my lan connection no problem , but noo not my three different WiFI Cards, netgear 54g BUffalo 54g and Belkin 11b not a one will work !! any ideas - I currently set them manually to 192.168.2.0 - 192.168.2.66/255.255.255.0 subnet all my other pc's work but NOT any of my XP machines, one XP Pro and this XP Home that came with the VIAO cannot see what to do except load win 98 ME and take the network drivers off that lol grrrrrrrrr

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TygerTyger — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 16:05:09 GMT

I was going to wait for SP2 as well, but the automatic update downloaded it and installed it sneakily behind my back LOL. Victim of good service. Anyway, p2p works fine still on my computer, although the Windows firewall gave me hell. It detected I had a firewall and switched itself on anyway, crapping up half my permission settings. And the firewall I had already redected every program that wanted access all over again. Oh and Adobe Photoshop and Wordpad of all programs work extremely slowly on starting themselves up, but then work ok after 30 seconds.
And if you are already technologically knowledgeable it's a frustrating patch. I commend Microsoft for helping technology newbies out with this stuff, but I really wish there was a 'Not a newbie' setting so it didn't block out my wireless network and prevent me from downloading practically everything.
Oh and now when it repairs your connection it actually disconnects you, and yet doesn't add an option to manually disconnet (Still disable only). Grrr. Tyger is not impressed.

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

jubaird — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:43:40 GMT

Just installed SP2 on my VGN-S1XP. Installed OK, but Explorer crashed everytime I right clikced on an object. I have removed SP2 and the problem has gone away.

I will attempt another installation when I have more time.:smileyhappy:

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

kee-lo_ — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:31:23 GMT

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

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

jubaird — Tue, 24 Aug 2004 07:46:29 GMT

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:

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

kee-lo_ — Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:15:30 GMT

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.

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

TygerTyger — Tue, 24 Aug 2004 16:11:14 GMT

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.

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

scr38 — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 00:36:06 GMT

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.

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

TygerTyger — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:01:26 GMT

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

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

kee-lo_ — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 13:58:42 GMT

Sounds good Tyger

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rikyman — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 19:57:06 GMT

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

And in my vaio sp2 rocks.

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

William — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:25:18 GMT

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

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

kee-lo_ — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:37:32 GMT

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

Re: VAIO preinstall and XP SP2 experiences?

robpaxton — Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:46:56 GMT

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