XP SP1 when?

[jkresh]

For some reason I though SP1 was going to be released today, but I just logged into msdn and it is not showing up (nor is it on windows update), does anyone have any idea when it will be available?

 

[SUOrangeman]

From what I'v read, you've got another 10 days or so. 24 or 25 August seems to be the target date.

-SUO

 

[mcveigh]

thanks I've been wondering that also

 

[lopri]

Umm.. not sure if it's appropriate to ask a question like this here.. But,

If someone has *accidently* installed a corp-version of XP (I'm not saying that it's me ), what would happen to him when he attempts to install the SP-1?

Just curious,
lopri

 

[mcveigh]

do a search on it. I've asked that one before here.

from what I understand one of 2 things will happen...
1) computer will not fully boot into windows (most likely it will give you a message about an invalid activation code)

2) some have said you won't be able to apply future updates

I have a few copmuters in a small office that have illegal versions of XP on them (old network guy):|
when SP1 comes out I'm gonna be billing some hours

 

[LuNoTiCK]

I've seen beta's floating around, but no one wants a beta one. I wonder if we will be able to get the final one earlier, like with win2k sp2.

 

[NogginBoink]

Orangeman's guesses are reasonable. That's all I can say.

 

[Mem]

I`ve been told 28th August,so does anybody else want to add a date .

 

[mcveigh]

10 november 1775


:Q

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: mcveigh
do a search on it. I've asked that one before here.

from what I understand one of 2 things will happen...
1) computer will not fully boot into windows (most likely it will give you a message about an invalid activation code)

2) some have said you won't be able to apply future updates

I have a few copmuters in a small office that have illegal versions of XP on them (old network guy):|
when SP1 comes out I'm gonna be billing some hours

It isn't that the corp edition is getting blacklisted. It is certain keys that are blacklisted. You can change your key used for the install and you will be fine. At my university, we required everyone to have licenses for their computers BUT some bright guy got the idea to install the corp edition so that we wouldn't have to worry about people getting new hardware and stuff. Now they have to go back and change all the serial numbers used on those installs.

 

[mcveigh]

Originally posted by: Codewiz

Originally posted by: mcveigh
do a search on it. I've asked that one before here.

from what I understand one of 2 things will happen...
1) computer will not fully boot into windows (most likely it will give you a message about an invalid activation code)

2) some have said you won't be able to apply future updates

I have a few copmuters in a small office that have illegal versions of XP on them (old network guy):|
when SP1 comes out I'm gonna be billing some hours

It isn't that the corp edition is getting blacklisted. It is certain keys that are blacklisted. You can change your key used for the install and you will be fine. At my university, we required everyone to have licenses for their computers BUT some bright guy got the idea to install the corp edition so that we wouldn't have to worry about people getting new hardware and stuff. Now they have to go back and change all the serial numbers used on those installs.

true.

do you know what tool to use to change the key?
I would love to do that rather than reinstall.

 

[xchangx]

early sept.

 

[Vad3r]

Here some info http://www.xp-erience.org/news/index.shtml

and here it is pasted:

Windows XP SP1 Will Not Install on Known Pirated Installations. In an email sent to OEM system builders MS tells:

When released, Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Windows XP will not install if it identifies the underlying Windows XP installation as a known pirated installation. SP1 identifies known pirated installations by their Product IDs. The Product ID is generated from the Product Key used during install and can be found by choosing My Computer, then Properties, and viewing the General tab.

 

[aircooled]

For corporations with bad codes. I found a link here that will change it for you. How to change XP product activation code

Only use it if you are a corporation with bad codes. No pirates please....

 

[Jace]

Does anyone know if SP1 is still on track for the 28th?

 

[larciel]

september or even oct

 

[PepperBreath]

First Windows XP Service Pack on the Launch Pad