Uninstall Pre-loaded SP2

[scott]

I haven't been able to find a solid answer on this anywhere:

Is is possible to remove SP2 (or downgrade to SP1) from a machine that came
with it already loaded on it? The procedures for removing SP2 after doing an
updating do not work. I have no other options; the software I need to run
flat out will not work with it. (The developers say they are 'working' on it.)

Thanks!

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Q. "Is is possible to remove SP2 (or downgrade to SP1) from a machine that came
with it already loaded on it?"

A. No, because SP2 is integrated and replaced over 5 million lines of system code.

Welcome to the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Training Course for Developers!
http://msdn.microsoft.com/security/productinfo/XPSP2/introduction.aspx

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=7bd948d7-b791-40b6-8364-685b84158c78&displaylang=en

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

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http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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"scott" wrote:

| I haven't been able to find a solid answer on this anywhere:
|
| Is is possible to remove SP2 (or downgrade to SP1) from a machine that came
| with it already loaded on it? The procedures for removing SP2 after doing an
| updating do not work. I have no other options; the software I need to run
| flat out will not work with it. (The developers say they are 'working' on it.)
|
| Thanks!


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