I have two XP machines networked through a hub (which is connected to the
internet) and I want to be able to share files and hardware between the two.
(I have a Netdefense firewall in each machine and run antivirus (updated
constantly) on them. [I have found that V-com's SystemSuite is most helpful}


In the past, unless I unchecked the windows XP firewall, I could not get to
one machine from the other, therefore I am wary of installing SP2 and its
new firewall. Do you have any experience with whether or not SP2's security
features "mess-up" local networks like its predecessor?

Les Proctor
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Joe Lore
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 11:37 AM
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Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] XP2 service pack


Hi,

MS has a list of "problems" with SP2.  You may want to find this list and
see if anything pertains to what you are running and do the prep work for
it.

I have done 3 personal machines so far with no issues.

Thanks and have a Great Day!

Joe Lore
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I am pretty much a novice.  I understand that eventually I should be
receiving the XP2 Service Pack thru my automatic updates feature.  (I have a
Dell, XP Home 2000).  I've read some stuff about problems with the new XP2.
I've ordered the CD, but now have cold feet, and am wondering if I should
maybe turn off my automatic updates & wait till
the "bugs" are worked out.   - trouble is, I'm not savvy enough to know
if I'm asked first whether I want to install an update, whether I should or
should not, so have been just getting all the automatic ones.

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