RE: SP2 and wireless laptop

[mikel]

"Ulli" wrote:

> I have a toshiba laptop wireless connected to a linksys router, sharing my
> high speed internet. I keep hearing from several people now, not to update to
> SP2, because the wireless connection will not work after the update. Is that
> true and should I update now anyway?

I installed SP2 along while ago and noticed no problem with my wireless card
/ internet service on my Satellite laptop. However, I did just notice that it
won't readily recognize other items (hardware like HP camera or mass storage
unite) plugged into any USB ports.
I'm on line right now typing this so the wireless card is in use but
considering shutting down, removing the card, rebooting and trying other
devices / hardware.
-mk

[Malke]

mikel wrote:

>
>
> "Ulli" wrote:
>
>> I have a toshiba laptop wireless connected to a linksys router,
>> sharing my high speed internet. I keep hearing from several people
>> now, not to update to SP2, because the wireless connection will not
>> work after the update. Is that true and should I update now anyway?
>
> I installed SP2 along while ago and noticed no problem with my
> wireless card / internet service on my Satellite laptop. However, I
> did just notice that it won't readily recognize other items (hardware
> like HP camera or mass storage unite) plugged into any USB ports.
> I'm on line right now typing this so the wireless card is in use but
> considering shutting down, removing the card, rebooting and trying
> other devices / hardware.
> -mk

I just did two Toshiba Satellites yesterday. First, make sure the laptop
is completely spyware and virus-free. I'll give you some links to help
you prepare your machine for SP2. Second, *before* you install SP2, go
to Toshiba's website and find the support for your particular model.
There are some patches for Toshiba software to make it compatible with
SP2. Download the patches. Follow all installation instructions.

In addition to what you'll find at the following links, I always
disconnect a machine I'm upgrading from the Internet, have no programs
running in the background, and have only the necessary processes
running. With proper preparation, your Toshiba will be fine.

http://forum.aumha.org/index.php - See SP2 forums

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2

Visiting a Service Center to Get SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/ballew_04sept20.mspx

Malke
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