Should I wait on SP2?

[Jeff]

I have heard and read about a lot of problems regrading SP2 for XP. Should I
wait before installing it? Is Microsoft addressing these problems?

I know enought to get in trouble, and don't want to 'borrow trouble.'

Thanks.
--
Jeff

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

SP2 is here to stay and its not going to change. Folks that are
having some problems with it generally have a poorly maintained
system laden with spyware and corrupt files. Visit the following
excellent web site and follow the suggestions:

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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"Jeff" wrote:

| I have heard and read about a lot of problems regrading SP2 for XP. Should I
| wait before installing it? Is Microsoft addressing these problems?
|
| I know enought to get in trouble, and don't want to 'borrow trouble.'
|
| Thanks.
| --
| Jeff

>-----Original Message-----
>Should I wait before installing it? Is Microsoft
addressing these problems?

Officially, there is no revision of SP2 coming, however
if you use one of the apps on the list of apps that may
behave differently, then you may want to check to see if
an update from the app vendor is available before
applying SP2.

>I know enought to get in trouble, and don't want
>to 'borrow trouble.'

If you install it, follow the directions about backing
up. Things will go wrong for some percentage of people
who install anything. If you don't make backups already,
now is a good time to learn.

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

Most of the non-user problems are compatibility. Those need to be addressed
by driver and application updates from the respective manufacturers. You
should check your various manufacturer websites for updates and check your
specific PC manufacturer website for any special requirements they may have.
Also, before installing, be sure your data is backed up, make sure your
antivirus is up to date and scan your system and check for any malware,
download, install and run Ad Aware:
www.lavasoftusa.com

Also check out the Service Pack Installation Check List:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

There are no guarantees you will have no problems with any update but proper
prep will make it less likely you will have some of the problems others have
experienced.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"Jeff" > wrote in message
...
>I have heard and read about a lot of problems regrading SP2 for XP. Should
>I
> wait before installing it? Is Microsoft addressing these problems?
>
> I know enought to get in trouble, and don't want to 'borrow trouble.'
>
> Thanks.
> --
> Jeff

[bill allemann]

I did my machine the other day after prepping per the Carey Frisch link,
and everything went fine.

Bill


"Stephen" > wrote in message
...
> You should 'prep' your computer before making the upgrade. If you suspect
> adware ( or any other ~ware ) you should scrape it off your computer
> beforehand. Clean off excess, do a disk defragment. And this is important
> too, check to see if there are any driver updates [or issues] for your
> various hardware components by visiting their manufacturers' respective
> websites.
>
> Carey Frisch gave you the following Windows XP Service Pack 2 checklist
> courtesy of Jupiter Jones:
>
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
>
> Note:
>
> I don't know how adaept you are or what your situation is, but if you are
> *keen*, create a working SP2 slip-streamed Windows XP CD-ROM and do a
> clean
> install of Windows (with SP2 slipstreamed into the install) - that's the
> premium way to install the service pack! But such an approach means wiping
> what's on your computer and starting everything from scratch which is more
> for the 'advanced' computer guy.
>
> Stephen
>
>
> "Jeff" > wrote in message
> ...
> | I have heard and read about a lot of problems regrading SP2 for XP.
> Should I
> | wait before installing it? Is Microsoft addressing these problems?
> |
> | I know enought to get in trouble, and don't want to 'borrow trouble.'
> |
> | Thanks.
> | --
> | Jeff
>
>

[Phyllis]

I too followed this link http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm exactly
and also disabled my wireless connection while I did the install (from the
CD) and have had no problem with anything. Everything started right up and
the wireless connected on the first try. It took a little over an hour to
install. I am thrilled because I was dreading it really bad. It also
recognized that I had Zone Alarms firewall and did not even turn on the XP
firewall.

"bill allemann" > wrote in message
...
>I did my machine the other day after prepping per the Carey Frisch link,
> and everything went fine.
>
> Bill
>
>
> "Stephen" > wrote in message
> ...
>> You should 'prep' your computer before making the upgrade. If you suspect
>> adware ( or any other ~ware ) you should scrape it off your computer
>> beforehand. Clean off excess, do a disk defragment. And this is important
>> too, check to see if there are any driver updates [or issues] for your
>> various hardware components by visiting their manufacturers' respective
>> websites.
>>
>> Carey Frisch gave you the following Windows XP Service Pack 2 checklist
>> courtesy of Jupiter Jones:
>>
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
>>
>> Note:
>>
>> I don't know how adaept you are or what your situation is, but if you are
>> *keen*, create a working SP2 slip-streamed Windows XP CD-ROM and do a
>> clean
>> install of Windows (with SP2 slipstreamed into the install) - that's the
>> premium way to install the service pack! But such an approach means
>> wiping
>> what's on your computer and starting everything from scratch which is
>> more
>> for the 'advanced' computer guy.
>>
>> Stephen
>>
>>
>> "Jeff" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> | I have heard and read about a lot of problems regrading SP2 for XP.
>> Should I
>> | wait before installing it? Is Microsoft addressing these problems?
>> |
>> | I know enought to get in trouble, and don't want to 'borrow trouble.'
>> |
>> | Thanks.
>> | --
>> | Jeff
>>
>>
>