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Old April 1st 05, 01:19 AM
NICHOLAS MEALE
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Hello,
I have XP Home Edition..The download box says to backup the system prior to
downloading SP2..This is unclear to me..I know I must back up my Documents
and personal stuff...Is this what I need to do??...The word system is a
question mark...Thank you, Nicholas


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Old April 1st 05, 01:45 AM
Malke
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NICHOLAS MEALE wrote:

Hello,
I have XP Home Edition..The download box says to backup the system
prior to downloading SP2..This is unclear to me..I know I must back up
my Documents and personal stuff...Is this what I need to do??...The
word system is a question mark...Thank you, Nicholas


Yes. The reason for the caution to back up your important data is in
case something goes wrong. Please make sure you have properly prepared
for SP2. Here are links to help you. Take the time to read the
information available.

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

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

Malke
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Old April 1st 05, 01:47 AM
MAP
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"NICHOLAS MEALE" wrote:

Hello,
I have XP Home Edition..The download box says to backup the system prior to
downloading SP2..This is unclear to me..I know I must back up my Documents
and personal stuff...Is this what I need to do??...The word system is a
question mark...Thank you, Nicholas




http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45
 




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