CONTRIBUTE: SP2 Problems and fixes

The problem with Windows XP SP2 & DIVX

- The DivX problem is going to be repeated on quite a few applications. Anything that generates machine code into a memory buffer and then calls it will be hit, until the authors modify their software to tell Windows what they're doing. The calls for this have existed since the introduction of the Win32 API - it's just that until now, nothing went wrong if you didn't use them.

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=17782
http://forums.divx.com/viewtopic.php...=60618&forum=5

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Originally Posted by TechZ

even divx coding has a problem i think, well if anyone has any fixes like some of the above ones that i posted plz mention them here, so everyone can get it. Basically alot of the current apps will need updates.

Many, many users are reporting problems with SP2 limiting outbound TCP/IP connections. This appears to be nailing anyone who makes heavy network use of their machine, including especially users running P2P applications

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hi techz
as i quoted earlier when i installed SP2 my system seemed slower
slower opening programs this is the first realease from microsoft of SP2 so i would think that at some further date microsoft will come up with some patches to fix some of the problems we have been having
i have uninstalled SP2 for the moment i await for the patches from MS then i will install it again
since uninstalling SP2 my PC has gone back to full speed as soon as i here of any patches from MS i will post them "THEONETRUELY UK"

WindowsXP SP2 May Effect Some Games-List available

http://forums.windrivers.com/showthr...365#post507365

I had to reinstall Roxio Media Creatror 7 as a couple of the program elements didn't work right. Lable creator wouldn't open at all. After reinstall, all was well. Nothing else so far.
Jim Cook

Microsoft Lists Apps Affected by XP SP2
http://forums.windrivers.com/showthr...529#post507529

Some programs seem to stop working after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2

After you install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), some programs may seem not to work. By default, Windows Firewall is enabled and blocks unsolicited connections to your computer. This article discusses how to make an exception and enable a program to run by adding it to the list of exceptions. This procedure permits the program to work as it did before the service pack was installed.

Microsoft Lists Apps Affected by XP SP2-Updated


http://forums.windrivers.com/showthr...037#post508037

Complete List of Bugs Fixed in SP2 -
Microsoft has published the complete list of bugs fixed in Service Pack 2

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Slow?
Haven't you noticed that the "Prefetch" directory has been deleted?

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Flaws in Windows XP SP2 security features

http://forums.windrivers.com/showthr...220#post509220

It may not be for SP2, but

Update: Windows XP/2000 (KB838989)
http://forums.windrivers.com/showthr...228#post509228

EventID 4226 patcher - After almost everybody knows the [EventID 4226: TCP/IP has reached the security limit imposed on the number of concurrent TCP connect attempts].
Fix:
http://www.lvllord.de/4226fix/4226fix.htm

Windows XP SP2 May Display the Wrong Icon in Zip Archives

http://forums.windrivers.com/showthr...440#post510440

Windows XP SP2 and Prescott CPU Compatibility Issues? - Warp2Search is reporting that there are possible issues with Windows XP builds after installing SP2. While using Prescott core CPUs, as soon as they install SP2 and reboot, the system hangs at the Windows splash screen. Changing the CPU to a non-Prescott version corrects the problem.

I have an issue with my teust webcam (Spacecam 120) after installing SP". When i ope Photoimpression and try to capture with it I get a message saying the program has encountered and error and will be closed.

I havnt tried reinstalling it yet has anyone else had a problem or know about it?

Thanks