Re: XP Service Pack 2

From: Rock (rock_at_mail.nospam.net)
Date: 10/30/04 

Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 16:49:41 -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

In general you should install it. There are many security upgrades but
know that things will be different with certain programs after it's
installed. Here is some information on how to properly prepare your
system and some of the changes SP2 brings.

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

Programs that may behave differently in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130

Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx

How to Manage Cookies (IE6)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283185

Understanding Windows Firewall
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wfintro.mspx

How to use the Security Alert dialog box in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875353

Browsing Security Enhancements
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx

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