Re: Am Scared to install SP 2 Update

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From: Nathan Sokalski (njsokalski_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 09/05/04 

Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 01:34:06 -0400

I agree with you Kimberlee. As long as you keep your system in good
condition, meaning you keep things such virus definitions up to date and are
careful about stuff like spyware, you should be good. Just remember to
follow instructions and don't get impatient. It is a long download,
especially if you are using a dial-up modem, so being patient may be extra
tough and it may not look like it's doing anything, but it will give you an
error message if something goes wrong. It may also help if you close any
extra programs you have running in the background (such as instant messaging
software), because they often use some of your bandwidth. But in general,
you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Kimberlee, you said it about as
well as it can be said. 

-- 
Nathan Sokalski
njsokalski@hotmail.com
www.nathansokalski.com
"Kimberlee" <Kimberlee_vanderhoofNOSPAM_MMMM@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
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> Andrew,
>
> I had a concern, too.  My system is fairly new, and I'm running standard 
> programs (basically, Microsoft, Corel & Adobe products).
>
> My system is clean, too; I'm pretty good at keeping everything else 
> updated, removing Adaware and spyware, etc., and I am very faithful about 
> keeping virus definitions updated and scans current.   Many people get 
> impatient while service packs are downloading and continue running other 
> programs, which just eats resources while the system is "doing its thing." 
> I'm the type that downloads while I sleep--it removes the temptation!  The 
> main thing is, follow directions for downloading; let the computer do its 
> thing and leave it alone.
>
> I updated without issue; I've opened lots of files and my system is 
> running fine.
>
> ~Kimberlee
>
>
>
>
>
> Andrew wrote:
>> Hi, How long can I cancel the SP2 update install for?
>> Most of my friends have had very bad results after
>> intstallation and I'm afraid of causing my best greatest
>> pal in the world harm.  Also my son is touring the world
>> and we keep in touch by e-mail, his tour will last over a
>> year, so I cannot be without my PC for that time.
>> I hear 10% of PC's don't accept the upgrade, which is
>> millions!  I don't want to be one of the  casualties.
>> Any ideas all you experts?
>> Thanks for any response - Andrew
>
>

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