warning ! microsoft last update replacing tcpip.sys

[we found safety]

Nice one, shanu.

For those who don't know how to turn off simple file sharing...

Open an explorer window, Tools>Folder Options...>View --- In the Advanced settings, scroll down to the bottom and remove the checkmark [ ] Use simple file sharing (Recommended) and click ok.

Note: Remember to re enable simple file sharing after setting the advanced attributes if you share files on a network.

[Jesse D]

Thanks.

Gotta try this some day.

Right now im using nLite and that does the patching for me.
Alltho, im losing the patch whilst updating.
Well, then I gotta try how this lvl patcher works.

[bobbi jo]

You can get the latest patcher here. Sounds like it works with all versions of tcpip.sys, even 64-bit version.

I have this but thought it was oudated based on what IKE mention and Ive yet to try it as its dated over a month ago...

[tennis playa]

i only update windows manually, auto is disabled, with auto updates on windows may see that update as needed everytime it checks, so it could be an issue for some people, with a bit of luck it won't be though

[.xoxo.]

had a bit of negative feedback on this idea, reason is security.
apparently the tcp patch only overwrites a very small amount of data, by denying the system the ability to update the file it may cause critical updating for that file that is not effected by the patch not to happen, so it appears that even though windows can be stopped from updating this file it may be a better option to let it update and re-run the patch after updating - sorry for any hassles caused

[lil bunny]

Yes, im also interested to know what update causes the tcpip.sys to be overwritten.

Can you back this up or what?
Some links could be usefull.


For folks who dont know what that system file:

The file TCPIP.SYS in Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is responsible for the limiting of concurrent connections. This usually affects programs such as online multiplayer games (where the number of users is massive) or download programs. In any case, other people just don't like having such a small limit. The current limit is 10 Concurrent Connections within a second.

[Elle3]

I have this but thought it was oudated based on what IKE mention and Ive yet to try it as its dated over a month ago...

I was thinking the same.

It could work if the lvl-patcher dont change the file,
if it patches it so that Windows Update dont notice it.



Gotta test it some day, im too lazy today, hehe.


(i hear there's windows.update.v6 on the beta testing,
how much that will change the situation remains to be seen also)

[Paulina Paulino]

What I found:

KB884020 change the TCPIP.SYS file as does KB893066 .

I get my info from MSFN , RyanVM and teh Mikro$soft.

[mamma2b]

use this patch exe, is working fine and simple

ed2k://|file|xpsp2-fosi.zip|270518|B8FA109F0578B17B5B8538A5BD758D74|/

[Rask Balavoine]

Has anyone tried encrypting the tcpip.sys to prevent it from being overwritten?

Find the file in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers then right click the tcpip.sys, Select Properties>Advanced>Add a checkmark to:[*] Encrypt contents to secure data. Click ok and apply.

I think that will stop the file from being overwrtten but I haven't tested it yet.


Edit: Hmmm Windows wont let me encrypt that file. Maybe some atributes need to changed...