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  • apollo23
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    6 posts since Sep '04
    • 15 Sep `04, 11:16PM

      Hi Guys

      Just updated the service pack 2 for XP recently. After tht i cant surf even though the modem is connected to the net.

      Strange thing is tht i can browse the net for a minute or two. After tht, it wont get anywhere. Tried to bck to the previous page but also cannot.

      Thought it might be my Lan driver not updated for XP. Download a updated driver on another pc and installed on the XP machine also didnt solve the prob.

      Already scan my pc for viruses but none appear. Really miss using my Xp machine since lots of stuff is in it.

      Hope to hear you guys soon. Thanks.

      Rgs
      apollo23

  • sgboy2004
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    43,907 posts since Dec '02
  • apollo23
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    6 posts since Sep '04
    • 18 Sep `04, 3:53PM

      Yo sgboy2004

      Give me a break lei Confused .. Already vry cham tht i cant get to surf the net on my XP machine.

      Really need help.. Any expert pls??

  • ditzy
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    49,792 posts since Dec '03
    • 18 Sep `04, 4:26PM

      Go control panel, under add/remove programs, totally remove SP2 from your system. If you know how to use system restore, even better. Leave no trace of SP2 behind on ur comp. Very Happy

  • BaByBoY
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    11,532 posts since Apr '03
    • 18 Sep `04, 4:27PM
      Originally posted by ditzy:
      Go control panel, under add/remove programs, totally remove SP2 from your system. If you know how to use system restore, even better. Leave no trace of SP2 behind on ur comp. Very Happy

      x 2 heard lotsa bugs tt comes w it..
      wait til a better SP2.x to come out

  • apollo23
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    6 posts since Sep '04
    • 19 Sep `04, 9:14AM

      Hi Guys

      See liao lah..

      Why are they so careless huh... Trying to force us into linux?? Anybody can lead to any thread on Linux or can share their experience with me?

      Hopefully i can uninstall SP2.

      Rgs
      apollo23

  • chunyong
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    6,362 posts since Jul '03
  • SnowFlag
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    4,276 posts since Apr '04
    • 19 Sep `04, 9:40AM
      Originally posted by apollo23:
      Trying to force us into linux?? Anybody can lead to any thread on Linux or can share their experience with me?

      Linux popularity is building up Mr. Green

  • apollo23
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    6 posts since Sep '04
    • 19 Sep `04, 2:01PM

      Hi chunyong

      Already download the lastest driver for my modem.

      The problem is tht i can connect to the net and browse for a few minutes. After tht, the modem connection is on but the Internet Explorer cant load any web pages.

      Just been told not to load SP2. Seems everybody is encountering more problems than good !

      Any expert coment on this?

      Rgs
      apollo23

  • ditzy
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    49,792 posts since Dec '03
    • 19 Sep `04, 2:08PM

      Did you read their details before installation? Guess not. Heres the link:

      http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

      Heres an important line from the above link:

      Using your existing programs: Service Pack 2 can change how some of your existing programs work, especially programs that use the Internet.

      These changes are designed to help protect your PC and your information. For example, Windows Firewall is turned on by default. For more information about using your programs with Service Pack 2, go to the Security Center in Control Panel and click "What's new in Windows to help protect my computer."

      Very Happy

  • Pubosai
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    293 posts since Jul '04
    • 19 Sep `04, 2:44PM

      Do you know that SP2 has a integrated firewall in it?? Maybe is the firewall causing all the trouble??? have you try to disable it?

      Wink

  • apollo23
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    6 posts since Sep '04
    • 20 Sep `04, 12:07PM

      Hi Guys

      Thanks for helping.

      Not too adventurous with my PC. So, not too sure where to tweak to get it started agn.

      Hopefully aft reading Microsoft site, will hv some results.

      Rgs
      apollo23

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