Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Installing WinXp, SP2
This evening, I undertook the install of Windows XP, Service Pack 2. I first rebooted to ensure that the most recent security updates had been installed. I then logged in as Administrator and ran the Setup program. I was warned that I should back up my drive, but was not provided with instructions on how to do this (Note to Microsoft: The average user will have no idea how to do a backup. Some information on how to do it would have been helpful). I ignored the warning and continued with the install.
The setup program then did a backup of system files so that SP2 could be uninstalled later. I was also advised that a reboot may be required at the end of the install process. I have blogged before here about how applications should not require a reboot. However, in this case, I am updated the operating system and a single reboot would be acceptable.
After the warning, the install continued and then I was prompted to reboot the system. Shutdown worked ok and restart took a bit longer than normal. I'm guessing that it was to install some system files.
After logging in, again as Administrator, the new Windows Security Center was displayed. I was told that the Windows Firewall and Automatic Updates were functioning correctly, but my Norton Anti-virus was not detected. I checked the box that said I would manage AV myself.
I then logged out as Administrator and logged in using my normal account. Again, the Windows Security Center was displayed. I simply closed the window because it had the same configuration as before.
The entire process took 30-45 minutes. The firewall initally blocked Yahoo! Messenger, but I clicked the button to indicate that it could always be allowed. Also, the update reordered my links on the Internet Explorer Links bar. This has happened with every IE update I've ever installed. When will Microsoft learn to leave the links alone. I place them in the order I want and they should be left that way.
Thus far, I have not found any other issues. IE is properly blocking popups (Yay!!!) and testing will continue.
The setup program then did a backup of system files so that SP2 could be uninstalled later. I was also advised that a reboot may be required at the end of the install process. I have blogged before here about how applications should not require a reboot. However, in this case, I am updated the operating system and a single reboot would be acceptable.
After the warning, the install continued and then I was prompted to reboot the system. Shutdown worked ok and restart took a bit longer than normal. I'm guessing that it was to install some system files.
After logging in, again as Administrator, the new Windows Security Center was displayed. I was told that the Windows Firewall and Automatic Updates were functioning correctly, but my Norton Anti-virus was not detected. I checked the box that said I would manage AV myself.
I then logged out as Administrator and logged in using my normal account. Again, the Windows Security Center was displayed. I simply closed the window because it had the same configuration as before.
The entire process took 30-45 minutes. The firewall initally blocked Yahoo! Messenger, but I clicked the button to indicate that it could always be allowed. Also, the update reordered my links on the Internet Explorer Links bar. This has happened with every IE update I've ever installed. When will Microsoft learn to leave the links alone. I place them in the order I want and they should be left that way.
Thus far, I have not found any other issues. IE is properly blocking popups (Yay!!!) and testing will continue.
Subscribe to Posts [Atom]