Re: uninstalling SP2

From: Mickey (barkerpad_at_aol.com)
Date: 02/28/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 20:31:04 -0600

This is straight from the Dell Knowledge Base, I own one also with SP2
Preinstalled, no problems though.

Uninstall Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)

By utilizing the steps below to uninstall the Windows XP Service Pack 2
(SP2) program from your system, you are avoiding any issues that may occur
when using other methods to uninstall this program.

To safely uninstall the Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) program, perform the
following steps:

  1.. Click the Start button.

  2.. Click the Control Panel icon.
  The Control Panel window appears.

  3.. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
  The Add or Remove Programs window appears.

  4.. From the Currently installed programs: section, locate the Windows XP
Service Pack 2 and click once on the listing to highlight it.

  5.. Click the Remove button.
  The Windows XP Service Pack 2 Removal Wizard window appears.

  6.. Click the Next button.

      NOTE: After you click the Next button, the system may appear to stop
responding. This is normal as this process can take several minutes to
complete. A progress window will eventually appear after the initial pause.

  The message Service Pack 2 has been successfully removed. To restart your
computer, click Finish. appears.

  7.. Click the Finish button.
  The system will now restart.

      NOTE: The reboot will take longer than usual. The system will display
a black screen for several minutes as it updates the changes.

Return to Overview

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Additional Information

     NOTE: For additional information about the Microsoft Windows XP Service
Pack 2 (SP2) program, refer to Dell Knowledge Base Article:

            What is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and What Are
the New Features?

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