SP2 Preview

[Fred Smith]

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support:515577

Can the SP2 Preview be converted to the final SP2 version when it is
released? Or, do you have to start over again?

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

When the final version of SP2 is released, it will not install over
a beta version of SP2. You'll have to uninstall SP2-RC1 as a
prerequisite to installing the final version of SP2. If you experience
difficulty uninstalling SP2-RC1, then a "Clean Install" of Windows XP
will be required, although a "Repair Install" may be a viable alternative.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Fred Smith" > wrote in message:
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| Can the SP2 Preview be converted to the final SP2 version when it is
| released? Or, do you have to start over again?

[Fred Smith]

'was afraid of that... oh, well. Can U make an administrative install using
it?

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> When the final version of SP2 is released, it will not install over
> a beta version of SP2. You'll have to uninstall SP2-RC1 as a
> prerequisite to installing the final version of SP2. If you experience
> difficulty uninstalling SP2-RC1, then a "Clean Install" of Windows XP
> will be required, although a "Repair Install" may be a viable alternative.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
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>
> "Fred Smith" > wrote in message:
> ...
>
> | Can the SP2 Preview be converted to the final SP2 version when it is
> | released? Or, do you have to start over again?
>