The ACESAG Computer Technology Unit and AU's Office of Information Technology are coordinating to ensure proper XP-SP2 implementation within the AU/ACESAG environment and to address possible speed issues when downloading this very large update. The DEFAULT XP-SP2 update from Microsoft includes settings that may break several programs on your PC and laptop such as GroupWise, other mail programs, McAfee virus protection updates, file/printer sharing, and some Internet programs. CTU and OIT have created a local server to provide XP-SP2, and we have customized the update to work properly within the AU/ACESAG environment.

ACESAG PCs and laptops that are registered in AU's Active Directory Domain will receive the XP-SP2 update AUTOMATICALLY -- no action is required by the user. For computers that are NOT in Active Directory, it is imperative that they be registered in order for XP-SP2 to be properly installed. Most ACESAG computers running Windows XP are already registered. You can verify the status of your PC or laptop by pointing Internet Explorer to http://www.acesag.auburn.edu/ADcheck. If the ACESAG computer is in Active Directory, you will get a web page that states "Congratulations! This computer is registered in Auburn University's Active Directory Domain." If you get an error message, please contact the CTU Help Desk at 334-844-9660 or acesag@auburn.edu for assistance with registering your computer.