Take a peek @ user issues before installing Win2K SP4 at DVinfo.net

Dan Holly · July 22nd, 2003, 02:04 PM

http://www.winnetmag.com/articles/in...ticleid=39644#

The only thing I still have on Win2K is my weenie IIS server, but I thought this would be a good read since so many people out there in DV land still use Win2K.

I think I'll wait, since I don't have the time to rebuild my file server right now.

K. Forman · July 22nd, 2003, 02:31 PM

Thanks Dan... That may have prevented some headaches!

Imran Zaidi · July 22nd, 2003, 08:08 PM

It's pretty normal with every service pack to have a slew of people that have problems. The most notorious one was when Service Pack 1 came out of XP... whew, that was a nightmare for most people instead of just a small minority.

On the plus side, I've updated 4 Win2k computers with SP4 with nary an issue. 2 were Win2k pro workstations, and 2 were Advanced Server, one of which is used to host about 20 sites.

Heaved a sigh of relief when all went without a hitch!

Rob Lohman · July 25th, 2003, 07:25 AM

Oh and if you decide to upgrade never do it DURING a product.
Do it when you have time to rebuilt the system, if needed!

Dan Holly · July 25th, 2003, 10:58 AM

My point exactly Rob.......just in case a "last known good configuration" does not work.....I would be in a world of hurt right now....

Even though I've been really lucky in the past......

July 22nd, 2003, 02:04 PM	#1
Dan Holly Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 336	Take a peek @ user issues before installing Win2K SP4 http://www.winnetmag.com/articles/in...ticleid=39644# The only thing I still have on Win2K is my weenie IIS server, but I thought this would be a good read since so many people out there in DV land still use Win2K. I think I'll wait, since I don't have the time to rebuild my file server right now. __________________ Dan Holly Anchorage, Alaska

July 25th, 2003, 07:25 AM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Oh and if you decide to upgrade never do it DURING a product. Do it when you have time to rebuilt the system, if needed! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 25th, 2003, 10:58 AM	#5
Dan Holly Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 336	My point exactly Rob.......just in case a "last known good configuration" does not work.....I would be in a world of hurt right now.... Even though I've been really lucky in the past...... __________________ Dan Holly Anchorage, Alaska

July 22nd, 2003, 02:31 PM	#2
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Thanks Dan... That may have prevented some headaches!

July 22nd, 2003, 08:08 PM	#3
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	It's pretty normal with every service pack to have a slew of people that have problems. The most notorious one was when Service Pack 1 came out of XP... whew, that was a nightmare for most people instead of just a small minority. On the plus side, I've updated 4 Win2k computers with SP4 with nary an issue. 2 were Win2k pro workstations, and 2 were Advanced Server, one of which is used to host about 20 sites. Heaved a sigh of relief when all went without a hitch!