James M. Fisher Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 (edited) I have attempted to collect as many relevant SP2 links as I can and have them in one place for handy reference. And what better place than my website? http://www.windowstalk.org/sp2.htmAlso:Longhorn/Vista News & Sites Edited August 28, 2005 by James M. Fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cams Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Thanks for collating those links, Jim. Most helpful indeed.Cams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James M. Fisher Posted August 20, 2004 Author Share Posted August 20, 2004 To be added:How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfullyhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...ct=windowsxpsp2(Thanks to M.G.!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_P Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Excellent timing on that link James. Thanks!!In using the Recovery Console I'm being prompted for the Admin password do you know what that would be on a Gateway? Is there a default? I responded with just the Enter key and was told that "the password is not valid". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James M. Fisher Posted August 20, 2004 Author Share Posted August 20, 2004 Excellent timing on that link James. Thanks!!In using the Recovery Console I'm being prompted for the Admin password do you know what that would be on a Gateway? Is there a default? I responded with just the Enter key and was told that "the password is not valid".Thanks, but I had a little help in discovering that particular link! As for the password....I assume since it's a Gateway, XP came pre-installed. If so, companies like Gateway, Dell, IBM, etc. install XP en masse with a tool called SYSPREP. Please see this KB article:'The Password Is Not Valid' Error Message Appears When You Log On to Recovery Console in Windows XPhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308402I think it may help you..... If not, ask Jeber...he's with Gateway now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paracelsus Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hey Ed...There's an easy Reg hack that will eliminate the need for a password when entering Recovery Console.This link was provided in my thread "Calling All Highlanders"I had the same problem with RC, and this worked for me on XPHomeDisable RC Password Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_P Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Thank you Paracelsus!However, I don't understand how to do step 2.2) Enable Administrator to Log On Automatically in Recovery Console Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paracelsus Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 However, I don't understand how to do step 22) Enable Administrator to Log On Automatically in Recovery ConsoleOye!I didn't notice that. I'm afraid I can't recall now. I was so frustrated at the time...I think I just made the Registry change without bothering about the rest. It did work after re-starting, though. RC didn't even ask for a password.You may want to read through the other Thread. Prior to make the Reg change, I had downloaded and Run the VBS script for "Kelly's Korner" that NRD mentioned. It places an actual "Log on as Administrator" option in the User Accounts in Control Panel.I don't think you'd have any problems with just making the Reg change and see if it works. If not... You can always change it back.If a "Cyber Neanderthal" such as moi can get past this...It should be a Cakewalk for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_P Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 <Update>Yo da man, Paracelsus!!Your registry hack link was all I needed to do to resolve the Admin Password problem. Unfortunately I was unable to see or do as much in Recovery Mode as I had hoped.Thank you very much for your assistance. I'm off for a week so this problem will either be here waiting for me when I return or in someone's repair shop. (And I'm kinda hoping for the latter but.... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paracelsus Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Your registry hack link was all I needed to do to resolve the Admin Password problem.Imagine that! I actually provided some help for a change!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus K Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Found this article which may be of interest:http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-5323378.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James M. Fisher Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 Thanks Gus! I had come across this item earlier and have added it to my SP2 page. Here is what the article is speaking about: Application Compatibility Testing and Mitigation Guide for Windows XP Service Pack 2Windows® XP SP2 introduces new security technologies to better enable Windows XP computers to withstand viruses, worms and other kinds of attacks. This guide will assist IT Professionals to test and mitigate application compatibility issues arising from these more stringent security technologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy2003 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Was wondering if SP 2 CD would cover SP 1 updates also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James M. Fisher Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 Was wondering if SP 2 CD would cover SP 1 updates also? Sure will, old friend! SP2 includes all previous updates/hotfixes, etc. You can apply SP2 to a base XP "gold" install; no need to install SP1 first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy2003 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Thanks James, always there for my questions,dumb or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Legge Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Here's a new one...Application Compatibility Testing GuideFor Windows XP Service Pack 2This is a hard-to-find and useful page available from:http://www.microsoft.com/downloadsApplication Compatibility Testing and Mitigation Guide for Windows XP Service Pack 2Windows® XP SP2 introduces new security technologies to better enable Windows XP computers to withstand viruses, worms and other kinds of attacks. This guide will assist IT Professionals to test and mitigate application compatibility issues arising from these more stringent security technologies.http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&DisplayLang=enEric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_P Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Imagine that! I actually provided some help for a change!! BTW Paracelsus, not only have you helped, you've helped repeatedly. I had to refer to this patch again today.As a follow up to my original problem; a.) the problem pc did go to a repair shop and they were able to get it working again. (although there now appears to be other problems with it. ) b.) the fix to the actual pc problem I was trying to correct appears to be another registry patch:Hkey_Local_Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RPCSSChange the OBJECTNAME value to "LocalSystem"I found this at http://www.ntcompatible.com/thread28625-1.html posting #3.Maybe this will help someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdwdlnd Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Hey Paracelsus,I ran into the same problem someone else was having several months ago and you helped them out. I'm working on a Dell Dimension 4400 and I'm trying to get into the Rec. Console but I'm having that dell sysprep admin password problem. I've already ran some well-known linux-based admin password overwrite tool (I don't remember the boot disk name) and now the password shows up as being blank but still can't access RC. You posted a link to fix this problem but the link no longer works. I was wondering what program download the link was in reference to and was also wondering if I could get my hands on said program. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_P Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Hey hdwdlnd. The password fix that Paracelsus gave in this posting still works. I just tried it. Maybe it was busy when you tried. The fix is no program or utility but rather a Registry hack. 4) Select Start | Run, then type regedit  Go to:  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Setup \RecoveryConsole Change the SecurityLevel DWORD value data to 1. 5) Reboot the PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epp_b Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Paul Thurott's SuperSite for Windows is a particularly good resource. Specifically, the Longhorn info is here: http://www.winsupersite.com/longhorn/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epp_b Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Microsoft Names Vista Editions: http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20050910-5298.html(yeah, get ready for a good belly laugh while saying "that's so stupid!" ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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