Putting together new computer tomorrow..

[FearoftheNight]

So what softawre to I install and in what order? update winxp? chipset drivers? video? thanks : )

 

[BlueWeasel]

I usually do it in this order

WinXP install
SP2
Windows Update
Chipset drivers
Misc. hardware drivers (video/sound/etc.)

 

[FearoftheNight]

no directx?

 

[thecrecarc]

heh, i just install windows first (duh) then install the chipseet drivers and usb. then install the window updates(including directx) then the sound card vid card ect. then games

 

[FearoftheNight]

will i be able to connec to the internet to dl the win updates?

 

[BlueWeasel]

Well, you'll have to setup your Internet connection (DSL/cable/dialup), so you may have to load drivers for your modem and/or NIC first.

 

[Mrvile]

I do:

Windows (SP2 slipstreamed), D-Link wireless card drivers (needed for internet), Windows Update (automatically does this), chipset drivers, video drivers, sound card/other various drivers, Norton, then my basic programs such as AIM, 3DMark05, Everest, etc.

 

[YabbyU]

Check your local computer hardware stores. I purchased SP2 for xp for $5....was nice to avoid the sp2 dl plus then I had better security while getting the rest of the microsoft updates. My mobo driver disk had had directx 9.0c. I know windows 2000 has directx 7...not sure what xp comes with.

 

[Hurricane Andrew]

Originally posted by: YabbyU
Check your local computer hardware stores. I purchased SP2 for xp for $5....was nice to avoid the sp2 dl plus then I had better security while getting the rest of the microsoft updates. My mobo driver disk had had directx 9.0c. I know windows 2000 has directx 7...not sure what xp comes with.

What a rip off. Microsoft sends it to you for free!

http://www.microsoft.com/windo...der/en_us/default.mspx

I ordered before the release, and got my CD in the mail three days after SP2 was RTW.

 

[Tostada]

I have had SEVERAL problems with applying SP2 after installing XP. Every time I have done it, something has acted a little strange. I have never had any problems directly installing from a XP SP2 slipstreamed disc. I would definitely recommend making one. Other than that, not much to contribute... I generally do:

XP SP2 slipstream
DX 9.0c redist
chipset drivers/video drivers/any other hardware
Office and Office service packs
Windows Update
edit sysoc.inf
XPDisableShellImagePreview.reg
Firefox and Flash Player for NS
ACDSee
QuickTime Alternative
Real Alternative
Acrobat Reader
Windows XP Bootvis 1.3.36.0

 

[Tostada]

... and if you're giving it to a semi-clueless person who isn't going to stick to Firefox and avoid downloading stuff they shouldn't, definitely install Ad-Aware and preferably Ad-Aware, Spybot and Bazooka.

 

[jterrell]

If you plan to install sp2 do it BEFORE your drivers or you may have serious issues afterwards. 1 of my boxes isn't patches to sp2 and isnt going to be. It was more hassle than its worth and I use other firewall/AV/spyware solutions.

Get sp2 on disk and install that upfront before connecting.

The firefox tip above is absolutely on point. Delete the Icon off the desktop.