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About to rebuild - invaluble software?

  • 17-08-2004 11:53am
    #1
    daveg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,683 ✭✭✭


    I'm about to rebuild my machine as it's clogged and is running chuggy. I'm also about to install Doom 3 so I want my machine with clean. My question is should I download any other updates than those listed below. Previously I had been hit by a few viruses (the one that keeps rebooting your pc - nasty). Anyway my spec is:

    Win XP pro
    512MB DDR 2700 RAM
    9700pro
    P4 2.4

    I've queued the following to download tonight:
    Windows SP2 (will this install all security updates needed)?
    Lastest ATI graphics and control panal driver released 16th August (version 6.14.10.5117)

    Is there any other software I should download? I also have firewall software (outpost) and Norton Antivirus software (with latest updates).

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    Akula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 791 ✭✭✭Akula


    windows xp sp2 will install all the security updates you need from microsoft.

    Probably your best bet is to download a program called nlite. Look it up on the net. It allows you to "slipstream" or merge your copy of sp2 with your windows xp cd. It will create a new bootable iso that you can burn back as a cd. Then you can install windows and have all your updates already there. Much simpler. Can also automate your installation and strip out un-needed stuff.


  • #3
    daveg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,683 ✭✭✭daveg


    Akula thanks for the reply. Tbh I always use norton Ghost so my plan is rebuild Win XP pro (I already have a raw image of XP Pro - no drivers). I'll rebuild with XP Pro & SP2 and take an image.


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