Re: Scared to install Service Packs because never backed up computer

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The backing up statement is really only a suggestion. You can just install
service pack 2. (Service pack 1 does not have to be installed first.)

"Salem1Princess" <Salem1Princess@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Someone said that my pc is performing slow because i don't have those
> Service
> Packs 1 and 2. When I tried to install them, it suggested I back up my
> computer. It said it would be 12 days or so to back it up. That's insane
> (I
> would think) because I can't sit by my pc for that long popping in new
> discs.
> Plus, I don't even know if I should use a cd or floppy disc.
> Anyway, because I don't want to back up for 12 days, I won't install the
> service packs. But I know my computer used to be fast and now takes
> forever.
>
> I live under Murphys Law and am sure if i install the packs w/out backing
> up, my pc will fry. Help


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