RE: XP Service Pack 2

From: Chuck Davis (ChuckDavis_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/30/04 

Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 11:27:01 -0700

"Linda" wrote:

> Earlier today I had one of those error messages asking me if I wanted to send
> this error information to Microsoft. I always click on yes. After the error
> message was sent I received an update message telling me I should download
> and install the new XP Service Pack 2 to upgrade my operating system which is
> XP. How important is it to do this? I've gone to the site and looked up the
> list of files that will be updated but I don't understand any of that
> information.
> I did see something that was related to the ability of Windows to recognise
> a drive but not the media in that drive. I've had a lot of trouble with the
> media in my CD-rom not being able to be read if it's written on a different
> CD-rom. Even though I read this artical it refers to a tape drive and not a
> CD drive. Will installing this 'fix' file enable the media in my CD-rom to be
> able to now read the CD that was burned on a different CD-rom?
> I'm afraid to download and install the entire Pack 2 because I seem to have
> different problems after installing available upgrades on my system. For
> instance, after downloading the lastest files for OutExpress I could no
> longer use email stationery with flying gifs. They only show up as little red
> x's now. I didn't have that problem before downloading the upgrade, which you
> would think, would have all of the bugs worked out. I still can't use that
> kind of stationery.
> Please advise so I know what I should upgrade and what I shouldn't. Thanks
> for your help.
> Linda

It is in your best interest to download and install SP2. You can also get a
free CD mailed to you with no postage charges from Microsoft at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx
SP2 will collapse all previous updates and leave you with a more secure
system. Prior to installing, make certain your system has no viruses or
malware programs. To clean the malware, download, install, update and scan
with Ad-aware: http://www.lavasoftusa.com

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