Win 2k Service Pack 3

I have installed SP3 on all my Win2k machines and have not had any problems and it appears quite stable; however, it did do some things that you should be aware of. It installs and turns on a couple of services, one of which is the autoupdate program. I had specifically been leaving it off of my update lists because I prefer to do it manually and do not like the idea of a daemon doing it automagically (personal preference); however, SP3 does install it and turn it on (and I consequently went in to services and turned it off (automatic updates in services))..

I am wanting to say that it also turned a couple of things back on that were off; however, it has been too long ago since I have installed the SP that I don't remember which. Regardless, you might want to keep an eye on what services are added/running after the installation.

Neb

Hey, its rather sneaky, I think it installed the .net thing as well without me asking

Anyone had any problems with downloading/installing SP3? I've attempted a couple of times, and the install seems to hang about 80% of the way through the install.

Forgot to ask this question...Is it better to select the option for "network install" or to run the sp from the MS site? I can do either here...granted, downloading a 121MB file via ADSL isn't my idea of a fun way to spend time.

Any input will be appreciated, as always.

well there has been some recent activity on one of the mailing lists that I'm part of regarding SP3. It seems that Microsoft "forgot" to add some of the current and past hotfixes, that are very important, to this service pack. Be sure and check AFTER you have done the install to see if the hotfixes have been added or not.

I did some checking and found that MS forgot to install MS01-022, and MS02-008. According to folks on the mailing list it looks like it didn't remove a hotfix from SP2 (MS02-024) which means it most likely wasn't included in SP3.


I don't know if there is more, as I haven't had time to delve too far in to this today, but I'll look around some more and keep you updated on new findings.




El Diablo

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I did some checking and found that MS forgot to install MS01-022, and MS02-008. According to folks on the mailing list it looks like it didn't remove a hotfix from SP2 (MS02-024) which means it most likely wasn't included in SP3.

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Actually, there was a bug pre-SP3, in which, after you install these two security patches, they still appear as if they have not been installed by many programs which keep track of which patches you have installed. With Service Pack 3, however, both of these issues have been resolved, but they are integrated in another form (so, technically, you are right that the patches weren't installed, but the problems are resolved). Hope this helps you.

Also, to bowlfreak:

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Forgot to ask this question...Is it better to select the option for "network install" or to run the sp from the MS site? I can do either here...granted, downloading a 121MB file via ADSL isn't my idea of a fun way to spend time.

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Honestly, since you do have a fast connection, I would recommend downloading the entire installation file. The reason for this is simple: say that you have to reformat your computer or update the system with Windows components which you previously had not installed (such as IIS), you will be required to re-run the Service Pack. If you have the entire file already available, it's quite simple to do so again. Just my opinion, though.

AJ

You might want to check out this info on SP3

http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/26750.html

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Originally posted here by avdven

Honestly, since you do have a fast connection, I would recommend downloading the entire installation file. The reason for this is simple: say that you have to reformat your computer or update the system with Windows components which you previously had not installed (such as IIS), you will be required to re-run the Service Pack. If you have the entire file already available, it's quite simple to do so again. Just my opinion, though.

AJ

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Actually you no longer have to reinstall the service pack after installing new system components in Win2k. It stores the appropriate information at the time the SP is installed. And if you ever install a new component. The updates will automatically be applied.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q274215