ken_cinder Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yes, though I'm not sure if XP Home offers DEP. Check under System > Advanced and see if theres a "Data Execution Prevention" tab there.DEP is supposed to disallow non binary data execution, but given the ammount of scripted stuff (Even in some games, especially ones using Java engines.......Chrome comes to mind) it's more of a hinderance than anything, especially when you don't have a CPU with hardware DEP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yes, though I'm not sure if XP Home offers DEP. Check under System > Advanced and see if theres a "Data Execution Prevention" tab there.DEP is supposed to disallow non binary data execution, but given the ammount of scripted stuff (Even in some games, especially ones using Java engines.......Chrome comes to mind) it's more of a hinderance than anything, especially when you don't have a CPU with hardware DEP.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> It was never a problem for me until I upgraded my mother board and CPU . I had to turn off DEP because it would cause problems just by opening a folder with video files in it . For peoples info http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Thanks for the link, James. I'll remember to do that when I upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibathedog Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 yeah once i turned off the firewall/security center/TCP/IP limit SP2 was fine for me, most apps have been upgraded to fully support it by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 So wait... Should I turn off the Firewall, or just spend tons of time setting it to allow my programs access? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agozer Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 If you have a firewall software in use already, don't use the Windows Firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaioshade Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Never had much of a problem with service pack 2. id say go for it, but apply all sp1 patches. seems to make the transition smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibathedog Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Your router most likely has a firewall option, pretty much any hardware firewall is better than any software firewall If your lucky enough to have a WRT54G/WRT54GS flash it with DD-WRT, the firewall is excellent, thats all i use unless you count peerguardian as a firewall (technically it is, but whatever) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 I'M DOIN IT! HERE I GOOOOOOO! If you don't hear from me for a long time... you'll know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 CRAP! SUCK! Well that failed... After I told Automatic Updates to install sp2, and after it was done installing, it restarted my pc. At this point, I thought all was well. But then, instead of bootig normally, a screen pops up and tells me Windows failed to boot. I choose "Start Windows normally," but that does nothing; it just goes back to the same screen. When I started in safe mode, it gave me the option to use System Restore. I took that offer, since I had created a System Restore Point right before I installed sp2. The Restore worked, so I am now sitting happily at my sp1 computer, and I don't plan to try again until I absolutely must. So my final advice: If you are going to try to install sp2, either back up your hard drive or use System Restore. It could save your pc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agozer Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 CRAP! SUCK! Well that failed... After I told Automatic Updates to install sp2, and after it was done installing, it restarted my pc. At this point, I thought all was well. But then, instead of bootig normally, a screen pops up and tells me Windows failed to boot. I choose "Start Windows normally," but that does nothing; it just goes back to the same screen. When I started in safe mode, it gave me the option to use System Restore. I took that offer, since I had created a System Restore Point right before I installed sp2. The Restore worked, so I am now sitting happily at my sp1 computer, and I don't plan to try again until I absolutely must. So my final advice: If you are going to try to install sp2, either back up your hard drive or use System Restore. It could save your pc. This is exactly what I was afraid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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