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Doesnt that mean it expires after 180 Days?

Well techenically that was a breach of the eula, but really I'm not showing anything most people can't find anywhere else aka Paul Thrott's Supersite for Windows has way more screenshots and a full review. And as to the 180 day license, this is what the eula says;

180 Day License

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Professional

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Home Edition

YOUR RIGHT TO USE THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE
EFFECTIVE FROM THE DATE YOU FIRST
INSTALL THE SOFTWARE ON ANY DEVICE
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY (180) DAYS. THE SOFTWARE IS TIME
AND WILL NOT FUNCTION UPON
EXPIRATION OF THE 180 DAY PERIOD.
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION WILL NOT ACTIVELY
BE GIVEN, SO YOU NEED TO PLAN...

There is also a express version but it is better to get the full because it includes everything and allows you to slipstream

what i dont like from what i have read so far about SP2 it will put on ur Firewall by default, the question is or will be, will u be able to turn it off if one wants to use another firewall, if not this may stop me from installing SP2, pop-up blockers very good, shoulda been in windowsXP from day 1

Seems like a nice update.... I'd love to get rid of all of these Hotfixes in the "Add/remove Programs" list... So messy.

BTW, do new Windows XP CDs include SP1? And will it be the case with SP2?

Now for some replies...

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Originally posted by fluffy_lobster
I hope so I can't install SP1 because the guy who built my computer installed an *ahem* special copy of Windows

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Don't tell me, your Windows XP activation code starts with "FCKGW"? The "GW" in that code stands for "Gates, William", and I think you can guess what the first three letters stand for. Not that I would know anything about it. *whistles innocently*

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Originally posted by Demandred
what i dont like from what i have read so far about SP2 it will put on ur Firewall by default, the question is or will be, will u be able to turn it off if one wants to use another firewall, if not this may stop me from installing SP2, pop-up blockers very good, shoulda been in windowsXP from day 1

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There's no way on Earth you won't be able to disable the XP firewall and/or use a different firewall. As for pop-up blockers, they weren't popular at all when Windows XP was released. What annoys me is that they include such small and browser-specific features in a huge OS update, instead of releasing IE 6.1 or something. *sigh,* Microsoft's good old economic tactics...

1. Yes, there will be the "express" and "network/redistribution" installs available for download in the final release. They will both contain the same features, though the network version (like ryan said) will allow you to slipstream cd's.

2. The built in firewall can be disabled.

3. sock, yes most new copies of XP sold in stores contain Service Pack One, it should also be listed on the side. And according to the WindowsBeta website this will also be the case with SP2 when released.

4. The current network install package is over 200mb, however by the final release it should be smaller.

5. Sockie, just so you know, Microsoft intends to scrap IE as a separate browser and only include it with windows releases

Chris

1. a. Which of these installs be available on Windows Update?
    b. What's slipstream? o_O  The only "slipstream" I know is a weather phenomenon.

5. And it shows... that's why I'm complaining.

* sock slaps Microsoft around a bit with a large trout.

1. a. windows update will do the 'express' install. The network/redistribution kit will be for download on the MS site normally.

b. slipstreamming is the process of incorporating the fixes and the service pack into an installable XP cd so that it includes them and you dont need to install them again..

5. Maybe this is an invitation for ppl to start moving to other browsers......

That slipstream thing sounds cool, I think I'll like that idea

Especially for when I go through a stage of wanting to format my drive many times, lol.

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Originally posted by fluffy_lobster
I hope so I can't install SP1 because the guy who built my computer installed an *ahem* special copy of Windows

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Don't tell me, your Windows XP activation code starts with "FCKGW"? The "GW" in that code stands for "Gates, William", and I think you can guess what the first three letters stand for. Not that I would know anything about it. *whistles innocently*

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Lol yeah I also have an *ahem* special copy of windows XP.But we shouldnt actually talk about these things here...Also my code also starts with "FCKGW"I knew what FCK and G mean but i didnt knew what W means...