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scooter
08-24-2004, 11:10 AM
List of software that will have problems after you install SP2:

AOL Toolbar 1.13.2 AOL 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.aol.com The Information Bar blocks access to the tool's edit boxes.
BitDefender 7.2 SOFTWIN 64-bit (NX) http://www.bitdefender.com The program does not install.
BitDefender AntiSpam 7 SOFTWIN 64-bit (NX) http://www.bitdefender.com The program does not install.
BlackICE 3.6 crj Internet Security Systems 64-bit (NX) http://www.iss.net When you use this program, you may receive a Stop error that causes the program to quit.
BootSkin All Stardock 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.stardock.com When you restart your computer during the Windows XP SP2 Setup program, a Stop error occurs. For more information, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];873159.
Command Antivirus 4.9 Authentium 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.authentium.com This program does not start.
Encyclopedia Britannica 2000 Deluxe 1 Encyclopedia Britannica 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.encyclopediabritannica.com Java rendering does not function after you install this program.
eTrust EZ Armor 1 Computer Associates 64-bit (NX) http://www.ca.com The EZ Firewall part of this program generates a Stop error during installation.
Freedom Force 1 Electronic Arts 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.ea.com When you start the program, a message appears that points you to the following EA Web site: http://techsupport.ea.com.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus (German) 5 Kaspersky Labs 64-bit (NX) http://www.kaspersky.com Real-time scanning does not work.
Live Motion 1 Adobe 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.adobe.com This program displays various errors that prevent typical operation.
MapSend DirectRoute 1.0 Magellan 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.magellangps.com When you start the program, a message appears that points you to the following Web site: http://www.magellangps.com/en/support.
MPEGcraft DVD All Canopus 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) When you try to save an MPEG file, you receive a "Failed to Edit" error, and the file cannot be saved.
NBA LIVE 2000 1 Electronic Arts 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.ea.com This program does not start in certain systems.
NOD32 for Microsoft Windows 6.09 Eset 64-bit (NX) http://www.eset.com When this program is started, all network connectivity is lost.
Norman Personal Firewall 1.4 Norman 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.norman.com Norman Personal Firewall Assistant will not start.
Norman Personal Firewall 1.4 Norman 64-bit (NX) After this program installs and restarts, the desktop does not load correctly
Norton AntiVirus 2003 Symantec 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.symantec.com At system startup, Scheduled Tasks in Norton AntiVirus 2003 does not automatically scan.
Norton SystemWorks 2003 - GoBack Personal Edition 2003 Symantec 64-bit (NX) http://www.symantec.com If you install this program, you receive the "DRIVER_OR_IRQ_NOT_EQUAL" error every time your computer starts.
Norton SystemWorks 2004 - GoBack32 2004 Symantec 64-bit (NX) http://www.symantec.com If you install this program, you receive the "DRIVER_OR_IRQ_NOT_EQUAL" error every time your computer starts.
OmniPage Pro 11 ScanSoft 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.scansoft.com When you remove this program, the uninstall program does not finish.
Outpost Firewall 2.1 Agnitum 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.agnitum.com When you run this program, you may receive a Stop error and have to restart your computer.
PaperPort Deluxe 8 ScanSoft 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.scansoft.com Setup or uninstall programs do not finish.
Pinnacle Studio 9 Pinnacle Systems 64-bit (NX) http://www.pinnaclesys.com If you install this program, you receive a "Data Execution Prevention" error whenever an MPEG file is accessed.
Rational ClearCase 2003 IBM 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.ibm.com When you restart your computer during the Windows XP SP2 Setup program, a Stop error occurs.
Roboword Pro (Japanese) 6 TechnoCraft 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.technocraft.co.jp/english/pagehelp.html When you use the Search Station tool, this program closes prematurely.
Semagic 1.3.9.6 Live Journal 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.livejournal.com This program quits after you enter logon information.
Style XP 2 TGTSoft 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.tgtsoft.com An updated version of this program can be found on the TGTSoft Web site.
Virtual PC 2004 Microsoft 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.microsoft.com When you run a Windows XP SP2 image, you may receive a program error after you type "CMD" in the address bar.
VirusSecurity 2004 (Japanese) 2004 Sourcenext 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.sourcenext.com Real Time Monitor does not start.
Window-Eyes Professional 4.2 GW Micro 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.gwmicro.com Multiple error messages occur during program installation. Visit the GW Micro Web site for information about an upgraded version of the program.
WinRoute Pro 4.25 Kerio 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.kerio.com When you start this program, a message appears that points you to the following Web site: http://www.kerio.com.
WordPerfect Office 11 Corel 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.corel.com WordPerfect Office Update cannot update the program.
Yahoo Instant Messenger 6 Yahoo 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.yahoo.com You cannot download and install Yahoo Instant Messenger by using Yahoo's ActiveX controls.
ZoneAlarm 3.7 Zone Labs 64-bit (NX) http://www.zonelabs.com If you install this program, you receive a "PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA" error every time your computer starts.
ZoneAlarm 4 Zone Labs 64-bit (NX) http://www.zonelabs.com If you install this program, you receive a Stop error every time your computer starts.
ZoneAlarm 4.5x Zone Labs 64-bit (NX) http://www.zonelabs.com This program does not install. If you try to install it, you receive an "8e" Stop error every time your computer starts.
ZoneAlarm 5.0.590 Zone Labs 32-bit and 64-bit (NX) http://www.zonelabs.com When you try to remove ZoneAlarm, you receive a Stop error message or your computer restarts before the uninstall program finishes.

List of games that will have problems:

# Age of Empires II: Age of Kings
# Chess Advantage III: Lego Chess
# Combat Flight Simulator 3
# Command & Conquer: Generals
# Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour
# Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
# Conflict: Desert Storm
# Dead Man's Hand
# Earth & Beyond
# Elite Forces Vietnam: Special Assignment 2
# Freedom Force
# Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
# Medieval Total War
# Midnight Outlaw: Illegal Street Drag
# Moto Racer
# NASCAR Racing 2003
# NBA Live 2000
# Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
# Roller Coaster Factory
# Scrabble
# Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
# SimCity 4
# Star Trek: Starfleet Command III
# Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
# Starcraft
# Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield
# Tribes 2
# Unreal II
# Unreal Tournament 2003
# Unreal Tournament Game of the Year Edition
# Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Collector's Edition

The PITA fix(?) for this is at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242

This is why I will not be rolling out SP2 until it's fixed. I have turned off my auto updates as well so it doesn't sneak in. I can't belive that they are going to put this into production . :pissed: :pissed: :pissed: :pissed:

tecspec
08-24-2004, 05:29 PM
:pissed: :pissed: :pissed:
Just upholding that fine old Microsoft tradition: Let's rush it into production NOW, we can fix it later!!!
If any normal company ran this way, they'd be out of business in no time.
Ain't technology great????????????