Windows xp sp1 or sp2

fluffy · Apr 18, 2003, 01:02 AM

Does service pack 1 or the leaked two improve overall system performance? I know it fixes a lot of security stuff in the OS, but from what I have heard, they cost a lot of trouble in stability or even degrade gaming performance. Then again, almost every hardware review on the net I see sp1 installed. Pls post your comments, opinion, and improvements if there are any. Thx

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 18, 2003, 12:46 PM

NOT RIGHT NOW SP2 WILL SLOW YOUR SYSTEM DOWN ALOT AT THIS TIME ... I'D LET SOME ONE ELSE WORK OUT THE BUGS

TILL THEY GET A LITTLE FARTHER ALONG .... I'D WAIT

tragic · Apr 18, 2003, 12:57 PM

I personally found that SP 1 slowed up my system somewhat. I have, during various formats, tried XP with and without SP1.

I am currently running XP without SP1 and my system really does seem faster and less buggy. Thats my opinion but i am sure there will be many different ones.

I for one will not touch SP2 for sometime to come..

Buddahpest · Apr 30, 2003, 09:28 PM

This kind of echos what highwayman said but I have found that things are better if I only install the seperate updates and not SP1. When I install SP1 things seem slower, and I have a hell of a time getting my Audigy drivers updated.

drkCrix · Apr 30, 2003, 11:19 PM

What about a XP install with SP1 slipstreamed? Do you still get slowdowns?

threedaysdwn · May 1, 2003, 01:40 AM

I've seen nothing but improvements with systems running SP1 over the RTM.

Stability has always been perfect, and performance *seems* snappier with SP1 on many machines.

hellbender · May 1, 2003, 01:48 AM

Agreed, it may destabilize your system a lot.

acepaint · May 1, 2003, 05:29 AM

Some people have problems with the service pack and some don't.Mine runs fine with it and my brothers new computer crashes with it installed.Can't say if its any faster with it since I installed it right after I installed Xp.

DrBeltway · May 1, 2003, 05:57 AM

I noticed no real performance differences after loading SP1 or any of the subsequent hotfixes, but a few weeks ago noticed that doing various things would cause 'hangs' for a second or so, like right-clicking in windows explorer, etc... After doing a lot of experimental uninstalling and poking around to find out what was wrong, I noticed on a tech site that hotfix 811493 at Windows Update was causing major slowdowns for some people. Uninstalled it and the hangs were gone and speed was back up. MS itself confirmed there was a problem for some people and are planning to replace the current one available from Winupdate shortly. The one currently available I would recommend avoiding and obviously uninstalling if you've already got it and are noticing problems.

Figured to pass this along where it's relevant. Hope this helps...

(Edit: My bad, this issue is discussed in a thread below.. Sorry)

martyr · May 1, 2003, 06:00 AM

I installed SP1 over RTM and there doesn't seem to be any performance differences. But having said that it would be better to install a slipstreamed SP1 over RTM just so you don't need to re-download the dozens of patches!

Apr 18, 2003, 01:02 AM	#1
fluffy DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Windows xp sp1 or sp2 Does service pack 1 or the leaked two improve overall system performance? I know it fixes a lot of security stuff in the OS, but from what I have heard, they cost a lot of trouble in stability or even degrade gaming performance. Then again, almost every hardware review on the net I see sp1 installed. Pls post your comments, opinion, and improvements if there are any. Thx

Apr 18, 2003, 12:46 PM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	NOT RIGHT NOW SP2 WILL SLOW YOUR SYSTEM DOWN ALOT AT THIS TIME ... I'D LET SOME ONE ELSE WORK OUT THE BUGS TILL THEY GET A LITTLE FARTHER ALONG .... I'D WAIT __________________

Apr 30, 2003, 11:19 PM	#5
drkCrix DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	What about a XP install with SP1 slipstreamed? Do you still get slowdowns? __________________ Main System AMD Athlon64 3200+ @ 2.47Ghz 9*275Mhz MSI K8N Neo2 1024MB OCZ Platnium Rev 2 256MB Gainward 6800GT Golden Sample BenQ FP937s LCD Watercooled

May 1, 2003, 01:40 AM	#6
threedaysdwn DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	I've seen nothing but improvements with systems running SP1 over the RTM. Stability has always been perfect, and performance seems snappier with SP1 on many machines. __________________ Asus A7N8X Deluxe AMD Athlon 2400+ ATI Radeon 9700 Pro 128MB

May 1, 2003, 05:57 AM	#9
DrBeltway DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	I noticed no real performance differences after loading SP1 or any of the subsequent hotfixes, but a few weeks ago noticed that doing various things would cause 'hangs' for a second or so, like right-clicking in windows explorer, etc... After doing a lot of experimental uninstalling and poking around to find out what was wrong, I noticed on a tech site that hotfix 811493 at Windows Update was causing major slowdowns for some people. Uninstalled it and the hangs were gone and speed was back up. MS itself confirmed there was a problem for some people and are planning to replace the current one available from Winupdate shortly. The one currently available I would recommend avoiding and obviously uninstalling if you've already got it and are noticing problems. Figured to pass this along where it's relevant. Hope this helps... (Edit: My bad, this issue is discussed in a thread below.. Sorry) __________________ Bennown.

Apr 18, 2003, 12:57 PM	#3
tragic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Northern Hemi Posts: 0 Rep Power: 0	I personally found that SP 1 slowed up my system somewhat. I have, during various formats, tried XP with and without SP1. I am currently running XP without SP1 and my system really does seem faster and less buggy. Thats my opinion but i am sure there will be many different ones. I for one will not touch SP2 for sometime to come..

Apr 30, 2003, 09:28 PM	#4
Buddahpest DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 218 Rep Power: 0	This kind of echos what highwayman said but I have found that things are better if I only install the seperate updates and not SP1. When I install SP1 things seem slower, and I have a hell of a time getting my Audigy drivers updated.

May 1, 2003, 01:48 AM	#7
hellbender DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Toilet Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	Agreed, it may destabilize your system a lot.

May 1, 2003, 05:29 AM	#8
acepaint DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Some people have problems with the service pack and some don't.Mine runs fine with it and my brothers new computer crashes with it installed.Can't say if its any faster with it since I installed it right after I installed Xp.

May 1, 2003, 06:00 AM	#10
martyr DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	I installed SP1 over RTM and there doesn't seem to be any performance differences. But having said that it would be better to install a slipstreamed SP1 over RTM just so you don't need to re-download the dozens of patches!