why backup copy before installing SP2?

[DR]

why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before installing SP2?
I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
randomly or format the harddisk?

[JAX]

SP2 is a major change to the system. Any time you add applications or make a
change to the system, it is always good practice to create a backup in case
something does go wrong.

Thanks for the reminder, I need a new disk image.

JAX

"DR" > wrote in message
...
> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before installing
> SP2?
> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
> randomly or format the harddisk?
>
>

[Colin Barnhorst]

What if you have a power failure? Many unforseen things happen in this
world.

--
What's another word for synonym?

"DR" > wrote in message
...
> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before installing
> SP2?
> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
> randomly or format the harddisk?
>
>

[JAX]

In regard to your "footer", what word rhymes with orange?

JAX

"Colin Barnhorst" > wrote in message
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> What if you have a power failure? Many unforseen things happen in this
> world.
>
> --
> What's another word for synonym?
>
> "DR" > wrote in message
> ...
>> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before installing
>> SP2?
>> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
>> randomly or format the harddisk?
>>
>>
>
>

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

The same reason you should ALWAYS have current back-ups of all
critical data.
Microsoft is simply reminding you to do for SP-2 what you should
always do anyways.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"DR" > wrote in message
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> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before
> installing SP2?
> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
> randomly or format the harddisk?

[Harry Ohrn]

In addition to what others have mentioned Microsoft advises you to backup to
remove liability in the event that something goes wrong and your system is
rendered non booting. In a small but significant number of cases installing
SP2 has caused serious problems with some systems. Having a backup around
gets you up and running again very quickly. Personally I would never be
without a decent backup routine.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"DR" > wrote in message
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> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before installing
> SP2?
> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
> randomly or format the harddisk?
>
>

[Wesley Vogel]

What’s another word for thesaurus? ;-)

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In ,
JAX > hunted and pecked:
> In regard to your "footer", what word rhymes with orange?
>
> JAX
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" > wrote in message
> ...
>> What if you have a power failure? Many unforseen things happen in
>> this world.
>>
>> --
>> What's another word for synonym?
>>
>> "DR" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before
>>> installing SP2?
>>> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
>>> randomly or format the harddisk?

[Ken Blake]

"DR" > wrote in message
...

> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before
> installing SP2?
> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite
> files
> randomly or format the harddisk?


Installing any service pack is a big step, affecting many files
on your drive. Whenever you take a big step, there is always a
risk--even if small--that something unexpected can go wrong while
it's in progress. Consider what might happen, for example, if
there were a power failure while you're doing it.

For that reason, it's prudent to make sure you have a backup of
anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

[JAX]

We need Miss P.T. to sort this. <g>

JAX

"Wesley Vogel" > wrote in message
...
> What’s another word for thesaurus? ;-)
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> Wes
>
> In ,
> JAX > hunted and pecked:
>> In regard to your "footer", what word rhymes with orange?
>>
>> JAX
>>
>> "Colin Barnhorst" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> What if you have a power failure? Many unforseen things happen in
>>> this world.
>>>
>>> --
>>> What's another word for synonym?
>>>
>>> "DR" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before
>>>> installing SP2?
>>>> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
>>>> randomly or format the harddisk?
>

[Wesley Vogel]

You lost me on that one, JAX. ;-)

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In ,
JAX > hunted and pecked:
> We need Miss P.T. to sort this. <g>
>
> JAX
>
> "Wesley Vogel" > wrote in message
> ...
>> What’s another word for thesaurus? ;-)
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>> Wes
>>
>> In ,
>> JAX > hunted and pecked:
>>> In regard to your "footer", what word rhymes with orange?
>>>
>>> JAX
>>>
>>> "Colin Barnhorst" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> What if you have a power failure? Many unforseen things happen in
>>>> this world.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> What's another word for synonym?
>>>>
>>>> "DR" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before
>>>>> installing SP2?
>>>>> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite
>>>>> files randomly or format the harddisk?

[Al Smith]

> why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before installing SP2?
> I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
> randomly or format the harddisk?

There is the possibility that trying to install it on your
computer will make your computer unable to boot into Windows XP.

[Steve N.]

JAX wrote:

> In regard to your "footer", what word rhymes with orange?
>
> JAX

"The son of a barren woman."

Steve

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> "Colin Barnhorst" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>What if you have a power failure? Many unforseen things happen in this
>>world.
>>
>>--
>>What's another word for synonym?
>>
>>"DR" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>>why does microsoft recommend to backup critical data before installing
>>>SP2?
>>>I mean, is there the possibility that SP2 setup will overwrite files
>>>randomly or format the harddisk?
>>>
>>>
>>
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