sp2 with amd64

[vinayb]

Hi, im about to build a new machine, having an amd 3800+ cpu, a8n-sli deluxe, asus n6800GT
I was wondering whether winxp sp2 would create problems... or should I stick with sp1?
what if I had SATA hdds?

 

[powerMarkymark]

No problems here with sp2.

M@rc

 

[daniel49]

amd 64 3200+ fully patched and loaded all green.
no problems with sp2

 

[Continuity27]

Your options are SP2 or SP1a, do NOT go lower than that. Lower than SP1a and you begin to suffer in performance and security.

All the features in SP2 over SP1a like firewall, and certain fixes can be mostly disabled.

Some really really badly programmed applications might have issues with SP2, but there's not a lot, in fact none I can name off the top of my head.

There's fixes for most programs that used to have problems in SP2, like the 16-bit subsystem error.

If you get any problems with SP2 just post and I'll try to help you. Unless your programs really suck you shouldn't have an issue.

 

[Promethply]

Unless you install SP2, you won't be able to take advantage of the "Data Execution Prevention" feature of the A64 that can block certain virus from executing their payload.

 

[Continuity27]

Originally posted by: Promethply
Unless you install SP2, you won't be able to take advantage of the "Data Execution Prevention" feature of the A64 that can block certain virus from executing their payload.

This is how you enable DEP:

Control Panel -> System -> Advanced -> Performance -> Data Execution Prevention

Within that select which option you prefer.
Either "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only." or
"Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:".

 

[Hurricane Andrew]

Two A64 boxes running with XP SP2. No issues whatsoever...