Re: Installing WinXP SP2 is a risk

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From: Jason (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/25/04 

Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:21:37 -0700

Are you kidding? If there is a risk of this happening to
others, then I think I should let people know in the
hopes that they won't go through what I went through. I'm
glad to hear there are so many success stories, and I'm
sure the success stories out-weigh the disasters by 100-
1, but the fact of the matter is there is still a chance
that your PC will not function after this update. For the
average home user, this is a risk they should be aware
of. As an IT professional I believe I am doing my due
dilegence.
All this being said, based on an earlier post, maybe the
bios update is the answer, but again I refer back to the
avergae home user. If Microsoft is going to put out a
service pack, then everyone should be able to install it
problem-free, otherwise they should advise the general
public.

Jason

>-----Original Message-----
>On the basis of sample of one you are willing to advise
all users? And, you
>have even done problem determination? Sorry - shame on
you.
>"Jason" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:02f601c48aee$4b9a00d0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>> I want to put out a general warning to users to not
>> install SP2. Yes, I realize that there are many
security
>> advancements and all that, but the risk is not worth
it.
>> I have just installed SP2 on a clean install and my PC
no
>> longer boots up. Not in Safe-mode, not "last known good
>> configuration". I am now restarting the installation
>> again.
>> I do not know why it doesn't work, and I'm sure for
>> many users it did work, but I know it is not 100%
solid.
>> The fact that there is a risk should be enough for you
>> not to do it. I should add that I do this for a living
so
>> it's not like this is the first time I work with
Windows.
>> It is the first time I have installed SP2, and it will
be
>> the last until Microsoft can get it right.
>> For all users out there who are debating, do not
>> install it. Keep the regular updates going, but do not
>> install this as a complete update or you may be stuck
>> with 4 hours of work and lost data.
>>
>> If only Microsoft could do things right the first time.
>>
>> Best of luck to those who attempt it, you'll need it.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Jason
>
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