Up Grade XP SP2 Causing Problems

[goupy]

I recently upgraded to xp sp2 and had nothing but problems with avi's
that I have created.

I have created avi's using windows movie maker and rad tools.
When using any codec creating an avi and trying to convert or edit
using Womble or CCE 2.67 I get problems.

In womble it tells me it cannot find the codec even though it's installed.
With CCE i get back a decompress failure.

I can create an avi with all of the codecs I have installed but I can
only playback them with wmp.

Before I upgraded I had no problems. I've written womble and they
wrote back and would check into it but no reply since. Searched the
web for answers but no luck.

Any Ideas ?

[Capmaster]

Ummm ..uninstall SP2?

[tekkieman]

...or disable the Security Center in SP2, which effectively is the same as what Cap said ^^^

[bazooka]

You could also reinstall the codecs and womble and cce and it would also be the same thing.

[samijubal]

SP2= garbage for me.

[NightWing]

The problem with SP2 is it asumes a good copy of the OS well maintained. Problem is that's was ok with the beta tester who keep there systems up to date.

Most of the system I am running into have old drivers, program and flithy with pestware! Simple things like old Sentry Key drivers hang a system or you get constant pop up from the OS stating recovered from fatail error.

If you dont have it on yet. Run at least two pestware checking programs befor installing it. Bring up all add on parts up to date.

PS: Download the big version. Yep the 300mb version and run it. Its better.

[goupy]

I've already unistalled both programs and re-installed, did'nt work.
Already disabled sp2 security, did'nt work.

Don't quite know how to unistall XP SP2.

I'll try a system restore and see if that works.

Thanx.

[Capmaster]

I've already unistalled both programs and re-installed, did'nt work.
Already disabled sp2 security, did'nt work.

Don't quite know how to unistall XP SP2.

I'll try a system restore and see if that works.

Thanx.

If that doesn't work, go to Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs scroll down until you see SP2, highlight it and the uninstall button should be there

[lenti_75]

SP2 is a bullshit

I installed it and lots of problems...ended by reinstalling win again and got rid of that crap.

[timmyp]

I have SP2 installed and have had 0 ( that is zero... as in zip, zero, nada) problems.

However, I am rather fastidious about maintaining the integrity of my OS by running constantly updated anti-virus protection, 3rd-party firewall, and spyware checkers. I also use a Registry Cleaner regularly and keep current on Windows Updates.

For most users, if you are having problems with the SP2 update, then I would submit that it may be high time to "clean up" your system.

This is a major update and will work best with a clean or well-maintained install, as NightWing alludes to. (In fact, you may be surprised at just how many irritating problems go away with a nice re-format and re-install of XP.)

You could spend hours and hours trying to diagnose each little problem. And you could ignore all the updates and leave your system vulnerable to miscreants.

OR, you could take a 1/2 day, partition your drive, back up all your files to the seperate partition, reinstall XP and update with SP2, reinstall your programs and have a much better working machine.

Just a suggestion.....

[samijubal]

SP2 is a bullshit

I installed it and lots of problems...ended by reinstalling win again and got rid of that crap.

Ditto

[jimmalenko]

However, I am rather fastidious about maintaining the integrity of my OS by running constantly updated anti-virus protection, 3rd-party firewall, and spyware checkers. I also use a Registry Cleaner regularly and keep current on Windows Updates.

For most users, if you are having problems with the SP2 update, then I would submit that it may be high time to "clean up" your system.

This is a major update and will work best with a clean or well-maintained install, as NightWing alludes to. (In fact, you may be surprised at just how many irritating problems go away with a nice re-format and re-install of XP.)

You could spend hours and hours trying to diagnose each little problem. And you could ignore all the updates and leave your system vulnerable to miscreants.

OR, you could take a 1/2 day, partition your drive, back up all your files to the seperate partition, reinstall XP and update with SP2, reinstall your programs and have a much better working machine.

I couldn't agree more. Computers weren't designed to install/uninstall programs willy-nilly without the appropriate maintenance. No wonder registries and HDs get clogged. Imagine your yard if you didn't mow it or weed the garden every so often.

I reformat my two machines every 12 months and in the meantime, run AV software and Ad-Aware, as well as error checking and defragging once a month. Too pedantic you say ? I think not. I rarely have issues with any software. Co-incidence or Good Management ?

For the record, XP SP2 worked fine for me. I wonder why

[fritzi93]

Yep, if you don't do regular maintenance/cleanup, yer gunna be screwed. My upgrade to SP2 went (almost) without a hitch.

[bazooka]

SP2 is a bullshit

I installed it and lots of problems...ended by reinstalling win again and got rid of that crap.

Ditto

Operator error(aka keyboard chair interface error.)

SP2 is not the culprit.

If you keep your computer updated and keep spyware free, you would not have a problem.

[Dr_Layne]

It is also known that some programs will stop functioning after installing SP2. Most vendors have released updates and patches to work around this. Always check for software udpates before installing SP2. I too have installed SP2 with zero issues.

Steve

[d_unbeliever]

SP2 worked after i reinstalled my XP...

[lenti_75]

SP2 is a bullshit

I installed it and lots of problems...ended by reinstalling win again and got rid of that crap.

Ditto

Operator error(aka keyboard chair interface error.)

SP2 is not the culprit.

If you keep your computer updated and keep spyware free, you would not have a problem.

I always maintain and clean my computer. AND never install more software that I need.
no spyware or adware either.....

SP2 is THE PROBLEM, but mostly it depends on your software and what you use.

[samijubal]

I have very little software, just what I need to author and copy DVDs basically. I don't download, my computer is basically the same as it was when new. I agree SP2 is the problem.

[bazooka]

Gee that is funny that samijubal and lenti_75 say that sp2 is the problem when I and millions of others have it installed and do not have problems.

[tekkieman]

SP2 does cause some problems. I have proven on my machines that both Nero and Sonic have problems burning after installling SP2 that were not present prior to, or after uninstalling SP2.

Sorry bazooka, but you've named 2 people who do have problems vs. one who doesn't. The millions of others you claim I'm sure you have not directly polled.

[kisrum]

Our IT department has installed it on a few machines and then given up and uninstalled it due to so many problems. We are not a video editing company either. That said, some of our people manage to get their machines pretty screwed up, so it may not be all SP2's fault.

I haven't installed it on my home PC yet, but will after a few more months when I'm sure it can handle my favorite software. There is no fighting it, just delaying it until it can be done least injuriously. I'll probably ghost my whole system first onto dvds. Crazy, I know.

[bazooka]

Software is updated.

After you get the updates, there is no problems.

[bazooka]

SP2 does cause some problems. I have proven on my machines that both Nero and Sonic have problems burning after installling SP2 that were not present prior to, or after uninstalling SP2.

Sorry bazooka, but you've named 2 people who do have problems vs. one who doesn't. The millions of others you claim I'm sure you have not directly polled.

Tekkieman,

What versions of nero and sonic are you using?

[Greene]

I, just like Bazooka, haven't had any problems either since installing Service Pack 2. I was reluctant to install it initially since so many seem to complain about service pack upgrades causing issues. I went ahead and had Microsoft send me a disc and I installed SP2 from that disc.

I haven't had a single issue since the install a couple of months ago. And unlike tekkieman, I have BOTH the latest versions of Stomps record now and Nero Software installed on my PC and i've had zero issues with either since the SP2 upgrade.

I wonder if there is any difference from the SP2 download link vs. installing from a disc. Bazooka, did you install from the disc as well like me? Maybe by chance that has something to do with it, although it's slim, It's possible.

[samijubal]

SP2 does cause some problems. I have proven on my machines that both Nero and Sonic have problems burning after installling SP2 that were not present prior to, or after uninstalling SP2.

Sorry bazooka, but you've named 2 people who do have problems vs. one who doesn't. The millions of others you claim I'm sure you have not directly polled.

Ditto, Nero wouldn't work at all, I'd put in a disc to copy, the burner would read the disc then the computer would freeze, forcing me to manually shut it down. Either burner would do the same thing. Took it off, haven't had a problem since.

[bazooka]

SP2 does cause some problems. I have proven on my machines that both Nero and Sonic have problems burning after installling SP2 that were not present prior to, or after uninstalling SP2.

Sorry bazooka, but you've named 2 people who do have problems vs. one who doesn't. The millions of others you claim I'm sure you have not directly polled.

Ditto, Nero wouldn't work at all, I'd put in a disc to copy, the burner would read the disc then the computer would freeze, forcing me to manually shut it down. Either burner would do the same thing. Took it off, haven't had a problem since.

There are other issues there.

It could be spyware, and it could be motherboard issues.

[bazooka]

I, just like Bazooka, haven't had any problems either since installing Service Pack 2. I was reluctant to install it initially since so many seem to complain about service pack upgrades causing issues. I went ahead and had Microsoft send me a disc and I installed SP2 from that disc.

I haven't had a single issue since the install a couple of months ago. And unlike tekkieman, I have BOTH the latest versions of Stomps record now and Nero Software installed on my PC and i've had zero issues with either since the SP2 upgrade.

I wonder if there is any difference from the SP2 download link vs. installing from a disc. Bazooka, did you install from the disc as well like me? Maybe by chance that has something to do with it, although it's slim, It's possible.

I downloaded the full version off Microsoft's site and doubleclicked on it.

If anyone is having issues it might be better if you download the full file.

[vitualis]

I use SP2 --> no problems except for Nikon software.

There is nothing wrong with SP2. It is much more secure by default than SP1 and if any particular program is still broken by it, then it is the software developers problem. SP2 was in beta in ages before it came out and it has been out for months now too.

Regards.

[tekkieman]

SP2 does cause some problems. I have proven on my machines that both Nero and Sonic have problems burning after installling SP2 that were not present prior to, or after uninstalling SP2.

Sorry bazooka, but you've named 2 people who do have problems vs. one who doesn't. The millions of others you claim I'm sure you have not directly polled.

Ditto, Nero wouldn't work at all, I'd put in a disc to copy, the burner would read the disc then the computer would freeze, forcing me to manually shut it down. Either burner would do the same thing. Took it off, haven't had a problem since.

There are other issues there.

It could be spyware, and it could be motherboard issues.

Not disagreeing, you may be right, but not in my case.

[MACCA350]

Mabey someone sould do a poll on this.

I had a few probs with the upgrade(although SP2 installed perfectly), Instant Copy and a couple others, tried reinstalling them but no good.

Another thing, I pride myself on maintaining my pc. I use Norton Internet Security(auto updated). Ad-aware 6.0, Advanced Registrary Doctor, Perfect Disc 6.0 defragmenter all run monthly, and automatic Windows Update. I have no games installed. I've had the pc run for days, even a week stable without a restart and never had a crash untill the SP2 update.

I ran system restore to remove it, but it still crashes now and then , so I'm going to format and start again with SP1 only. Even Microsoft knows about a number of these kind of issues.

cheers