trinity
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UK
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| reply to Babar
Re: The "Official" SP2 Bug Thread
another thread which might come in handy:
»[XP Pro] Right Click on a File = Explorer crash
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JasonIT
@141.149.x.x
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2kmaro 
| reply to gadgetpig
Re: Office 97 does not install on XPSP2 system
My company recently had this problem - I discovered the solution while trying to manually register 'htmlmarq.ocx'
Open regedit and browse to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
You should see htmlmarq.ocx and htmlmm.ocx separate keys. Rename them to something else, ie. htmlmarq.tmp and htmlmm.tmp.
You will now be able to install Office 97, including the HTML option, without incident.
DISCLAIMER: I don't know what this section of the registery does or why these files were apparently blocked (intentionally or accidently), but this solution worked flawlessly for me. If you feel uncomfortable, I'm betting you can rename the keys back to the originals and office will work, but if you need to reinstall, you'll possibly have to rename them again. |
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AMDUSER
Premium
join:2003-05-28
Earth
clubs:
 ·RoadRunner Cable
| reply to Babar
Re: The "Official" SP2 Bug Thread
Problem: Internet Explorer
-Keeps timing out- unable to connect (Cannot find server), to any website, including Windows Update 
Solution: Use another browser such as FireFox, and enable for Windows Automatic Updates: "Download updates for me, but let me choose when to install them."
Notes:
This was a clean install of Windows XP Pro SP2 from a blank hard drive, connected through laptop 10/100 nic NIC is connected to the router, which shares internet access.
Any program except Internet Explorer is able to access the internet. Is also set as the "default application" instead of FireFox. Also have Zone Alarm Free installed- Windows firewall disabled. |
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gadgetpig
join:2003-11-11
Chicago, IL | reply to JasonIT
Re: Office 97 does not install on XPSP2 system
JasonIT,
thnx so much for the office97 install on sp2 fix,
best regards,
q3instagib |
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iqsr
Afflicted With T.A.S
Premium
join:2003-12-16
Abernathy, TX | reply to Babar
Re: The "Official" SP2 Bug Thread
Just recieved my SP2 CD today in the mail. I installed it on my main box and my inspiron 5100 with wireless card. Both are running now; only time will tell. |
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Hank
Its all relative
Premium
join:2002-05-21
Burlington, WV
1 edit | reply to Rungel
said by Rungel :
said by Pepsiman :
It seems all is working fine but i am having a problem with the speakeasy speed test site »nyc.speakeasy.net/ I click to start the test and it says Test now running..........Finished. and just sits there and does nothing at all
Same problem here to. Does not refresh the page even happens using the tweak test here.
I did a update on XP Pro.
Has anyone found a fix for this. May have already been posted I just didn't see it. |
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Spy
Premium
join:2001-09-22
NE
| said by Hank :
Has anyone found a fix for this. May have already been posted I just didn't see it.
Mine works fine with it and I have xp home. However, that site has been having problems lately...I would recommend that you use this one as it's pretty good.
»www.testmy.net/ |
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CatLover53
Premium
join:2003-05-18
Reynoldsburg, OH
·RoadRunner Cable
2 edits | reply to MrMaster
Norton Anti-Virus 2003 Pro issue
I have boxed retail Norton Anti-Virus Pro 2003 that I purchased at Best Buy in Columbus, Ohio last year. Today I installed SP2 and got the message about it being aware that I'm running anti-virus software but it couldn't determine it's status. I followed the suggested fix I've read about and put a check on the Firewall options that I have anti-virus software and will monitor it myself so I won't get that balloon window.
Then I clicked on the link posted on page 1 of this thread to the Symantec web site and ran their Automated Support Assistant Program to see if maybe I had some other problem. The resulting message was:
"The Automated Support Assistant has determined that this machine is running a pre-released or beta version of Norton AntiVirus 2003. This version of the software is not supported by Symantec and cannot be updated. Please contact the vendor that you purchased the software from to request a released copy of Norton AntiVirus 2003. Details on our release version are available at the Symantec Products and Services Page.":o:o
I don't think?? Best Buy would be selling pre-released or beta versions of Symantec software would they? And I really doubt that Best Buy is going to let me exchange this software since it's over a year old!!:p
Also posted on the Symantec web site was the statement that support for NAV 2003 Pro would end 9/8/04. That seems strange considering the product is only a year old?
I know Symantec released a 2004 version that I read on BBR was buggy and now on the Symantec web site they're already selling NAV Pro 2005.
Does anybody else have NAV Pro 2003, and if so, are you having any problems with it running under SP2?
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Al Gee
@198.161.x.x
| reply to ctrip
Re: The "Official" SP2 Bug Thread
I have this bug in build 2600 SP2 v.2144 :
If a Start Menu (top left) shortcut becomes old (exe has moved, for example) when I click the icon, it opens "QuickLaunch" folder, and the shortcut changes to the "QuickLaunch" bar folder.
Silly! |
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ctrip
Islam is a Religion of Peace
Premium
join:2002-07-16
New Cumberland, PA
 ·EarthLink
| said by Al Gee:
I have this bug in build 2600 SP2 v.2144 :
If a Start Menu (top left) shortcut becomes old (exe has moved, for example) when I click the icon, it opens "QuickLaunch" folder, and the shortcut changes to the "QuickLaunch" bar folder.
Silly!
I don't know anything about that particular bug but the final released version of SP2 was 2180 not 2144. Maybe you could try downloading the final version.
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Dr.Watson
join:2000-04-24
Lexington Park, MD | reply to Grommer
I am getting the random reboot a lot.........
VERY annoying |
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drake
drizzy
Premium,MVM
join:2002-06-10
Brooklyn, NY
·Optimum Online
| said by Dr.Watson :
I am getting the random reboot a lot.........
VERY annoying
Try this here - Right Click My Computer on your desktop > Properties > Advanced Tab > Startup and Recovery Category > Click Settings > Uncheck Automatically Restart under the System failure category and click OK.
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Dr.Watson
join:2000-04-24
Lexington Park, MD
| said by drake :
said by Dr.Watson :
I am getting the random reboot a lot.........
VERY annoying
Try this here - Right Click My Computer on your desktop > Properties > Advanced Tab > Startup and Recovery Category > Click Settings > Uncheck Automatically Restart under the System failure category and click OK.
thank you, i will give it a try tonight  |
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bmjglamour
@66.77.x.x | reply to TKJunkMail
Re: emachines m6807 laptop hibernate hangs
Same behavior on my 6805. Thanks for the heads up. I'll give the work around a try. |
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Grantm
@co.za | Same problem on my emachines M5309, I'm trying the workaround. |
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aliasrlz
Premium
join:2000-09-01
the world
| reply to Babar
Re: The "Official" SP2 Bug Thread
Ok, I may as well share my experience. My PC Specs (for the system running XP SP2) are at the bottom. I was having problems after a memory removal with Windows 2K Pro O/S - "hanging" that would not go away no matter what.
I decided to do a CLEAN install (new format) on a new HDD (brand new) of Windows XP SP2. All went pretty well, driver.cab file would not copy fully, but had that same issue when trying to put 2K Pro on first. XP SP2 installed anyway.
Windows XP SP2 loaded, but the only icon that appeared was Recycle Bin, and nothing in systray. Talked to a friend in IM, he told me disable that "Clean Up" feature as it is buggy, and I *enabled* all the other icons to show up in "Customize" settings. On a reboot, they appeared I believe XP SP2 picked up ALL my drivers (for everything - amazing) except the onboard audio ... Once I installed that manually, everything was working, including my Comcast Cable/Internet/TCP/IP and even my network (as I gave XP SP2 my home network address during install), etc ; This was good
The firewall is "enabled" but has not hindered me from using FlashFXP or UltraFXP ....though I am behind a hardware router, as well.
So far, I have had one "auto-reboot" by XP SP2 while surfing, not sure why it did that......but I then disabled the "Auto Reboot On Error" in Startup & Recovery. Since then, all has been fine, and it does boot FASTER than any of my other machines or O/Ss, and gets into Windows and loads rather quickly. Remember , this was a CLEAN install on a newly formatted , new HDD.
I will post back if I experience any error messages or bsods, but gawd help, I hope not (knock, knock, on wood).
Specs below:
PC(1)-PENTIUM 4 3.06GHZ 533FSB
w/Hyperthreading
160GB MAX 7200 HDD 8MB CACHE
250GB WD 7200 HDD 8MB CACHE
180GB WD 7200 HDD 8MB CACHE
VIA P4PB 400 MOBO
512MB DDR RAM
MSI GeForce4 Ti4400 128MB DDR
SONY DRU-500A DVD +/-RW BURNER
LITE-ON 32X IDE CDR/CDRW
VT6105M 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN
VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller
RCA Cable Modem - Comcast Cable
Netgear RP114 Router
18.1" DELL 1800FP LCD Monitor
RAIDMAX 268WBP ATX Mid Tower
Linksys 4-port KVM AutoSwitch Box
Windows XP SP2 Package
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elefink
@pacbell.n
| reply to CatLover53
Re: Norton Anti-Virus 2003 Pro issue
Yes I have a problem.
Since installing XPSP2 I can no longer use Live Update to update NAV2003.
I get the 1803 error and the only answer Symantec has is to reinstall my AV. I HAVE uninstalled and reinstalled Live Update numerous times now.
Stupid doofs.
Microsoft warns them almost a year in advance and they STILL have not come out with their ANNOUNCED patch.
WinXPSP2
NAV2003
Win firewall turned off.
Win popup blocker turned off.
Security center disabled (after telling it I have my own AV I want to monitor).
WinXP IE security settings at default(tried setting it to low- didnt help).
Turned off and disabled Zone Alarm- unloaded vsmon from startup- no change.
No other security software running, have enabled ALL of WINXPSP2 services- nothing.
What a joke.
Now NAV2003 is no longer supported? Great. |
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Hylke
@chello.nl | reply to drip
Re: The "Official" SP2 Bug Thread
I have the same problem with XP SP2. The Internet Gateway Device does not show in Network Connections anymore. This means that I cannot manually manage UPnP portmappings anymore. There has to be a solution, but I haven't found it yet. |
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Johnny_
Premium
join:2002-12-21
clubs: | reply to Babar
Ever since i installed SP2 i cant access my emails through outlook express, keeps saying invalid PW, but pw is right coz i had it changed, could this be coz of SP2 ? |
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palbri
Premium
join:2000-10-22
Bristol, VT
clubs:
 ·Vonage
·Comcast
| reply to Babar
I am having a few problems with apps not being updated as well:
1. Nero Smart Start: will no longer update when I check for new versions.
2. SpySweeper: will no longer update when I click on 'Update Defintions."
3. Spyware Guard: will not update when I click Live Update.
I don't know what other apps are having this problem. I need to check one and every app it seems! VERY annoyed!
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