Re: SP2??
From: Mary Alice (xxxxxx.xxxxx_at_xxx.xxx.xxx)
Date: 09/27/04
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Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 20:01:12 -0700
Preparation my Axx!!
If a user had taken Microsoft's lying word and turned on Automatic Updates
when it first became available, trusted his computer updates to them, as the
Automatic Update implies, they would have NO idea that preparation, of any
sort/kind, was not only recommended but demanded prior to sp2 install.
-- "Rock" <rock@comcast.nospam.net> wrote in message news:eYqngjCpEHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl... > Patty wrote: > > > After reading so many horror stories about SP2 in these newsgroups, I'm kind > > of sceptical about downloading it. Is it truly necessary to download it or > > am I safe as long as I have SP1 and keep my Windows Updates - Updated?? > > Is there any necessary steps that should be taken before SP2 is downloaded?? > > Such as, turning off your AV program or Firewall? Any help here would be > > appreciated. Patty > > > > > > Preparation is the key to a successful upgrade, Patty. Notwithstanding > the problems posted to this group, the upgrade goes fine for the vast > majority of users. Backup your system before hand, which is something > you should be doing all the time, anyway. If something goes wrong sp2 > can be easily uninstalled, and we are here to help if you have questions > and/or issues. Don't be afraid of something just based on the words of > some vocal nay sayers. > > Installing Service Packs > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm > http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm > > Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards > http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45 > > What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx > > Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before > Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx > > The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2 > http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783 > > Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx > > Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook > Express > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx >
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