Re: uninstalling SP2

From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 02/28/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 21:37:47 -0500

Doesn't apply to preinstalled systems that include SP2, it is already
integrated - no uninstall option will exist. 

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Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
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Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
"Mickey" <barkerpad@aol.com> wrote in message 
news:eABpN2THFHA.3244@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> 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?
>
>
>
> Support Options
>
> For more troubleshooting assistance, click one of the support options 
> below.
>
>
>      Dell Community Forum
>      Get answers from Dell customers helping each other.
>
>      E-mail Dell
>      Communicate by e-mail with a Dell Representative.
>
>
>
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