Win2k Service Pack 3

[jthsmak]

The beta service pack 3 is available here. Could someone try it out and report back here? Thanks.

 

[Adul]

doesnt work for xp

 

[Viper GTS]

Ahh what the hell, I've nothing better to do tonight anyway.

I've got a fresh Win2K install here (just installed last night), currently running SP2.

I'll drop this in & see what happens.

Worst case scenario?

Zap the drive & start over again.

[EDIT]Blah, their server is slow.

[/EDIT]

Viper GTS

 

[MaxDSP]

Hey Viper, how big is SP2? Ive been running W2K Pro for like 5-6 months but never got around to downloading SP2 (damn 56K). I downloaded the SP2 Express Install that was ~500KB but I think that just gives you the option of deciding which parts you want to install or not. The whole SP2 seems to be aroun 80MB+ last time I read.

 

[Viper GTS]

<< Hey Viper, how big is SP2? Ive been running W2K Pro for like 5-6 months but never got around to downloading SP2 (damn 56K). I downloaded the SP2 Express Install that was ~500KB but I think that just gives you the option of deciding which parts you want to install or not. The whole SP2 seems to be aroun 80MB+ last time I read. >>



YHPM

Viper GTS

 

[mztykal]

Really slow ass server.

My cable is going at 14.5k/s. Damn.

 

[Viper GTS]

<< Really slow ass server.

My cable is going at 14.5k/s. Damn. >>



Exact same as what I'm getting.

This is gonna take a while, but if it's decent I'll put it somewhere faster.

Viper GTS

 

[StattlichPassat]

So what do you think?? I've been so eager for this thing to come out... will standby for your vote.

 

[Viper GTS]

<< So what do you think?? I've been so eager for this thing to come out... will standby for your vote. >>



I won't know tonight, I have no intentions of being up until 1 waiting for a download.

Viper GTS

 

[StattlichPassat]

Lol, ok. I wasn't even able to connect!

 

[lowtech1]

Don't sound too appealing....I'm waiting for it to go Gold befor patching my Terminal Server.

It make you wonder why business go with MS for server when it take them 2 years to fix a major bug from TSL key. And the it need the latest SP2 from microsoft.com to activate the TSL. The SP2 on the Server CD is a no go even with full roll-up patch from microsoft.com.

Maybe business owner will see the light and convert to Linux, MySQL, Apache, LTSP, & Open Office.

 

[dawks]

Not a big deal, but you might want to take notice of the date.

This Beta Service Pack appears to be 5.5 months old already..

 

[Kadarin]

Just how "official" is this website? "iexbeta.com"? Maybe I just need to tighten my tinfoil hat here, but because some website has some official looking Microsoft graphics, doesn't mean that the binary files you're downloading are actually what they say they are.

 

[cmdavid]

gettin about 50k/s.. should be done in about half an hour...

mmm... nevermind.. down to 26 k/s

 

[Orsorum]

D/Ling it right now.

 

[Viper GTS]

<< Just how "official" is this website? "iexbeta.com"? Maybe I just need to tighten my tinfoil hat here, but because some website has some official looking Microsoft graphics, doesn't mean that the binary files you're downloading are actually what they say they are. >>



I would wonder the same, but I have nothing to lose.

I can re-do what I have on my system right now in a matter of a couple hours (formatting the new 120 gig WD takes a while

). I figure it's better that I screw my box up than someone else.

Viper GTS

 

[StattlichPassat]

Keep us posted. Basicially, I guess if it doesn't botch your registry, I'll go for it too.

 

[olouie]

just installed the ie download from the site... looks ok to me

 

[lowtech1]

According to MS SP3 for Win2k contained roll-up 800 bug fixes.

 

[mztykal]

Took me 2 hours to finish downloading. Gonna install it right now. BRB!

 

[ajayjuneja]

I installed this "beta" service back months ago when it came out. It's been rock solid. My computer never ever crashes.

I strongly recommend it!

 

[zayened]

when you install the service packs, do you have to install 1 AND 2 AND 3 etc... or do you just install the latest one?

 

[Kadarin]

<< when you install the service packs, do you have to install 1 AND 2 AND 3 etc... or do you just install the latest one? >>



MS Service Packs are always cumulative.. Just install the latest.

 

[mztykal]

So far so good.

I'll report back tomorrow...

 

[Nocturnal]

<<

<< Really slow ass server.

My cable is going at 14.5k/s. Damn. >>



Exact same as what I'm getting.

This is gonna take a while, but if it's decent I'll put it somewhere faster.

Viper GTS >>



viper, i thought you were on dial up? what kind of connection do you have now?