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Offline Sandman

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« on: April 06, 2005, 04:40:37 PM »
Tough... you're going to get it anyway.

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Offline bustr

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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2005, 04:53:33 PM »
Ok guess I have to get involved and install it.....what does sp2 change by default for security that I will have to change or disable that impacts my connecting with the AH game server?
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Offline GtoRA2

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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2005, 05:05:13 PM »
SO how long do you think it is going to take Jb73 to melt down in this thread?
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Offline wombatt

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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2005, 05:08:40 PM »
Just turn off automatic upgrades .
There all better now.
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Offline Fishu

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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2005, 05:23:26 PM »
At least they could've fixed the issues affecting 3rd party softwares... including the software made by their VERY OWN company.
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Offline Elfie

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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2005, 05:46:33 PM »
Why does Microsoft always *force* stuff on us? I dont even want windows messenger installed much less running on my comp. If I want a messenger service, I'll go dl one.

I had service pack 2 installed previously. I didnt like when I turned off the firewall (that comes with SP2) and every 5 minutes I get a warning on my taskbar that it's turned off. Well DUH!! I turned it off! :lol There was something else about SP2 that I didnt care for, but cant recall what it was atm.

To bad there isnt another operating system out there that can compete with Windows for the PC. I for one would use it and never give Bill Gates another penny :)
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Offline StarOfAfrica2

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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2005, 05:55:50 PM »
You can turn off the warning that you turned off the thing it didnt want you to turn off yanno.
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Offline GtoRA2

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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2005, 05:59:27 PM »
The pop up blocker is SP2 is anoying, it blocks windows you would never gues were popups, like web based email programs when you hit new mail lol.


Still, it is not the end of the world.
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Offline Elfie

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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2005, 06:28:50 PM »
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You can turn off the warning that you turned off the thing it didnt want you to turn off yanno.


That warning is probably as difficult to figure out how to turn off as Windows Messenger is. Alot of us arent computer literate enough to find these things, hence we end up putting up with things that are very annoying.

Like Windows Messenger, shut it down on the task bar and 2 minutes later it is reconnecting itself. If I wanted that stupid program running I would turn it on myself.
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Offline LePaul

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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2005, 06:46:55 PM »
Heh, poor MS cant win.  Dont firewall...complain.  Do firewall, complain  :p
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Offline Skuzzy

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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2005, 07:38:25 PM »
Elfie, Start->Settings->Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services

Look for the items you want off, such as "Messenger", "Security Center", right-click and select "Properties", then press the "Stop" button (if it is running), and select "Disable" in the drop down list.
Press "OK", and they are toast.
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Offline bustr

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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2005, 07:59:18 PM »
Skuzzy thanks for your help earlier. I have IE locked down so far I have to press yes about 100 times to perform updates to windows. But it's worth it. I got rid of McaFee. I'm trying out NOD32 for antivirus. It has a spyware interface that works in IE and I think it says FireFox to, Ill see after awhile :) . I have Ad-Aware and also downloaded Microsofts new spyware killer. Everything is clean. I found a number of comments on the WEB that McAfee's antispyware acts like spyware itself.

On first install of SP2 for XP, does it setup anything that I should know how to configure, or to disable that will impead my connecting to Aces High?
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Offline Elfie

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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2005, 08:37:58 PM »
Thanks Skuzzy.
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Corkyjr on country jumping:
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Offline StarOfAfrica2

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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2005, 09:08:02 PM »
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That warning is probably as difficult to figure out how to turn off as Windows Messenger is. Alot of us arent computer literate enough to find these things, hence we end up putting up with things that are very annoying.

Like Windows Messenger, shut it down on the task bar and 2 minutes later it is reconnecting itself. If I wanted that stupid program running I would turn it on myself.


Turning off the security center stuff is easy.  Open Control Panel, Security Center, and on the left side find the link that says "Change the way Security Center Alerts Me".  Tell it to STFU.  Relax.  :)
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Offline maxxius

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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2005, 10:03:07 PM »
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 "Change the way Security Center Alerts Me".  Tell it to STFU.  Relax.  :) [/B]

do you realy have to get that mean with it???????

or can i just say shut up???
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