New Windows XP SP2 Beta Build Due Soon

Falstaff · Feb 20, 2004, 03:42 PM

This evening Microsoft held a online meeting for 'Lonestar' (Tablet PC 2004) testers where they demo'd a new build of XPSP2 which apparently included the Tablet PC bits. This build was Build 2600.xpsp.040213-1845(Service Pack 2, v.2081) which means it was compiled on the 13th February 2004. According to sources close to Microsoft we're likely to see a new build released to testers that will include the 'Lonestar' bits as early as next week. Source: Neowin

**MIG-31** · Feb 21, 2004, 04:47 PM

"Overview
In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft is introducing a set of security technologies that will help to improve the ability of Windows XP-based computers to withstand malicious attacks from viruses and worms. The technologies include network protection, memory protection, safer e-mail handling, more secure browsing, and improved computer maintenance.

Together, these security technologies will help to make it more difficult to attack Windows XP, even if the latest updates are not applied. These security technologies together are particularly useful in mitigation against worms and viruses.
This document specifically focuses on the changes between earlier versions of Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 2 and reflects Microsoft’s early thinking about Service Pack 2 and its implications for developers. Examples and details are provided for several of the technologies that are experiencing the biggest changes. Future versions of this document will cover all new and changed technologies."

Download changes document: here

Source: neowin

(please note before anyone comments on this being a double post.i have done this for a reason for the newsposters forum.)

krazy1 · Feb 25, 2004, 03:23 PM

I just got this build and installed it on my Virtual PC image. The image keeps crashing on boot up. Anyone else try this Build (2082) and experience anything similar?

EcPercy · Feb 25, 2004, 03:37 PM

I have it installed. It seems to boot up a lot quicker than it did before... there are also some updates avaliable on the v5 windows update site.

krazy1 · Feb 25, 2004, 04:05 PM

I think it may have been somthing in my image that caused the issue. I am re-installing XP on the VM now and will re-try the SP2 again...... hopfully this time it works.....

Feb 20, 2004, 03:42 PM	#1
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,047 Rep Power: 206	New Windows XP SP2 Beta Build Due Soon This evening Microsoft held a online meeting for 'Lonestar' (Tablet PC 2004) testers where they demo'd a new build of XPSP2 which apparently included the Tablet PC bits. This build was Build 2600.xpsp.040213-1845(Service Pack 2, v.2081) which means it was compiled on the 13th February 2004. According to sources close to Microsoft we're likely to see a new build released to testers that will include the 'Lonestar' bits as early as next week. Source: Neowin

Feb 21, 2004, 04:47 PM	#2
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,778 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 "Overview In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft is introducing a set of security technologies that will help to improve the ability of Windows XP-based computers to withstand malicious attacks from viruses and worms. The technologies include network protection, memory protection, safer e-mail handling, more secure browsing, and improved computer maintenance. Together, these security technologies will help to make it more difficult to attack Windows XP, even if the latest updates are not applied. These security technologies together are particularly useful in mitigation against worms and viruses. This document specifically focuses on the changes between earlier versions of Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 2 and reflects Microsoft’s early thinking about Service Pack 2 and its implications for developers. Examples and details are provided for several of the technologies that are experiencing the biggest changes. Future versions of this document will cover all new and changed technologies." Download changes document: here Source: neowin (please note before anyone comments on this being a double post.i have done this for a reason for the newsposters forum.) __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here Last edited by MIG-31; Feb 21, 2004 at 05:05 PM.

Feb 25, 2004, 03:23 PM	#3
krazy1 Live from the Dungeon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Between the SubWoofers Posts: 1,395 Rep Power: 0	I just got this build and installed it on my Virtual PC image. The image keeps crashing on boot up. Anyone else try this Build (2082) and experience anything similar? __________________

Feb 25, 2004, 04:05 PM	#5
krazy1 Live from the Dungeon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Between the SubWoofers Posts: 1,395 Rep Power: 0	I think it may have been somthing in my image that caused the issue. I am re-installing XP on the VM now and will re-try the SP2 again...... hopfully this time it works..... __________________

Feb 25, 2004, 03:37 PM	#4
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 64	I have it installed. It seems to boot up a lot quicker than it did before... there are also some updates avaliable on the v5 windows update site.