Windows XP service pack 1 vs 1a - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

jfranco13 · 09-02-2003, 01:15 PM

I have reformatted my computer (used slate, then Fdisk, then format, so it's totally blank) and I am about to re-install XP Pro. The copy of XP Pro that I have is pretty old (probably was burned about a year ago at least) but it should work fine.

The PC is a Dell dimension of some sort, with a P-3 933 processor and I believe 384 MB of memory, in case you're curious

My question is this. I have service pack 1A burned on CD. But I don't have SP1 anywhere. I think you can install SP1a without first installing SP1, but I'm not 100% sure. I'm going to search on google as well, but I was wondering if anyone here knew for sure.

Thanks in advance!!

SiphonX · 09-02-2003, 02:07 PM

yes, you can install SP1a w/out SP1. cheers.

jfranco13 · 09-02-2003, 02:14 PM

All right well I had more time on my hands than I thought, so I managed to find the answer. Here's the link:

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/0,3...2129825,00.htm

Here's the relevant explanation:

Microsoft released Service Pack 1, the first major collection of Windows XP bug fixes, in September. The update added Microsoft's version of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), which the company had decided not to ship with the operating system launched in October 2001. The revised service pack, version 1a, removes Microsoft's JVM, as ordered by a Baltimore court.

Edit to add: Thank you very much SiphonX!!!

MontanaXVI · 11-11-2003, 07:09 PM

just go look on google and you can still find ms jvm or use suns from java.com

Sunrise · 11-11-2003, 08:22 PM

I thought sp1a added java support?

charliex · 11-13-2003, 04:12 PM

SP1 added microsofts JVM, SP1A doesn't include it, so if you install xp, then sp1a instead of sp1 you wont get it.

Sunrise · 11-13-2003, 04:45 PM

yeah you're right, from fileforum:
- Windows XP SP1a does not include or install the Microsoft VM, which provides support for running Java programs
- The title for the Windows XP Service Pack 1 entry in the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel is changed to "Windows XP Service Pack 1a."

09-02-2003, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jfranco13 Crazy Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Windows XP service pack 1 vs 1a I have reformatted my computer (used slate, then Fdisk, then format, so it's totally blank) and I am about to re-install XP Pro. The copy of XP Pro that I have is pretty old (probably was burned about a year ago at least) but it should work fine. The PC is a Dell dimension of some sort, with a P-3 933 processor and I believe 384 MB of memory, in case you're curious My question is this. I have service pack 1A burned on CD. But I don't have SP1 anywhere. I think you can install SP1a without first installing SP1, but I'm not 100% sure. I'm going to search on google as well, but I was wondering if anyone here knew for sure. Thanks in advance!! __________________ We may lose, and we may win, but we will never be here again.

09-02-2003, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
SiphonX Crazy Location: Miami Beach, Fl	yes, you can install SP1a w/out SP1. cheers. __________________ /Knowledge is Power/

09-02-2003, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
jfranco13 Crazy Location: Pittsburgh, PA	All right well I had more time on my hands than I thought, so I managed to find the answer. Here's the link: http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/0,3...2129825,00.htm Here's the relevant explanation: Microsoft released Service Pack 1, the first major collection of Windows XP bug fixes, in September. The update added Microsoft's version of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), which the company had decided not to ship with the operating system launched in October 2001. The revised service pack, version 1a, removes Microsoft's JVM, as ordered by a Baltimore court. Edit to add: Thank you very much SiphonX!!! __________________ We may lose, and we may win, but we will never be here again.

11-11-2003, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	just go look on google and you can still find ms jvm or use suns from java.com __________________ Spank you very much

11-11-2003, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sunrise Crazy Location: Melbourne, Australia	I thought sp1a added java support?

11-13-2003, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	SP1 added microsofts JVM, SP1A doesn't include it, so if you install xp, then sp1a instead of sp1 you wont get it.

11-13-2003, 04:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sunrise Crazy Location: Melbourne, Australia	yeah you're right, from fileforum: - Windows XP SP1a does not include or install the Microsoft VM, which provides support for running Java programs - The title for the Windows XP Service Pack 1 entry in the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel is changed to "Windows XP Service Pack 1a."