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Old July 25th 05, 03:39 AM
furby
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Should I be very cautious about downloading and installing XP-Service Pack 2?
I've heard that it causes more grief than good - is this true?
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Old July 25th 05, 03:44 AM
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"furby" wrote in message
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Should I be very cautious about downloading and installing XP-Service Pack
2?
I've heard that it causes more grief than good - is this true?


Do it. Just make sure you turn off your anti-virus program just prior to
clicking the Download. Don't touch anything unless instructed to until the
download is complete. Follow up by visiting Windows Updates. There have been
many since SP2. Download updates with your A/V off also.
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Old July 25th 05, 03:47 AM
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Hey there ... I have sp2 install without any problems or errors at all ...
each to their own



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Should I be very cautious about downloading and installing XP-Service Pack
2?
I've heard that it causes more grief than good - is this true?



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Old July 25th 05, 03:50 AM
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furby wrote:

Should I be very cautious about downloading and installing XP-Service
Pack 2? I've heard that it causes more grief than good - is this true?


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

Order XPSP2 cd - http://tinyurl.com/6g675

Visiting a Service Center to Get SP2 - http://tinyurl.com/53xz4

Follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist -
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

SP2 links to OEMs - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

http://aumha.net - See SP2 forums
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#sp2 - Windows SP2 Information,
Guidelines and Troubleshooting

Malke
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Old July 25th 05, 02:14 PM
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I would recommend downloading the full network install of SP2. This way you
would have it locally if you want:

1) To reformat your hard drive and reinstall your XP

2) Create a "slipstreamed" XP SP2 installation CD.


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Should I be very cautious about downloading and installing XP-Service Pack
2?
I've heard that it causes more grief than good - is this true?



 




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