SP2

[Ronald E. Foltz]

does SP2 have an uninstaller??? i've heard so many horror stories about
SP2....if it can be uninstalled, will system restore undo any problems it's
caused????? Thanks

[parkman1947]

Yes, you can uninstall it by going to "ADd or Remove Programs" in Control
Panel. Also, the System Restore feature will revert your pc back to a state
before SP2. That said, I have SP2 installed for about four months now and
have never had any issues with it. Most users have not experienced many
problems with SP2.

If you folow the instructions of this link, you should not either.

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm




"Ronald E. Foltz" wrote:.

> does SP2 have an uninstaller??? i've heard so many horror stories about
> SP2....if it can be uninstalled, will system restore undo any problems it's
> caused????? Thanks
>
>
>

[Rock]

Ronald E. Foltz wrote:

> does SP2 have an uninstaller??? i've heard so many horror stories about
> SP2....if it can be uninstalled, will system restore undo any problems it's
> caused????? Thanks
>
>

Yes it can be removed. There are several ways to do so. Realize that
most horror stories come from updates done on systems that were not
properly prepared - Spyware or other malware present, non sp2 updated
drivers and program patches, etc. For most the update goes just fine,
but as always, have a complete backup.

How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if
the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875355

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;Prodoffer80&sd=GN