Re: Service Pack 2?

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From: R. McCarty (PcEngWork-NoSpam__at_mindspring.com)
Date: 09/20/04 

Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 18:35:42 GMT

 ""If it ain't broke, why fix it! "" - Doesn't apply to Personal computers.

Essentially, it's a product that isn't ever finished. Security patches, new
hardware, updated drivers, new or later version applications..........
Each of those items can change things that don't always play well together.
It's a never ending cycle. I suppose you could "Lock" at a certain point
and not do any updates, change hardware or add new drivers. But how
long would the PC still be able to do what you need it for ?

 Unfortunately, the virus and Malware authors & Security Hole seekers
won't stop their activities.

 Imaging Windows XP before significant changes is the most prudent way
to stay out of trouble.

"ASingh" <ASingh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3EDF7B8E-DB7A-4A0C-BD82-8799D7D1759A@microsoft.com...
> Here is what I say
> DO NOT install SP2. you will have nothing but trouble.
> I have installed -uninstalled - installed several times and tried fixing
> problems
> but everytime i do a installation something breaks.
>
> If it ain't broke, why fix it!
>
>
>
>
> "Bob Newman" wrote:
>
>> I have heard some scary things re pack 2. I am a everyday home user.
>> Should I install it? What differences will I notice?
>>
>> --
>> Thanks in advance... Bob
>>
>>
>>

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