Re: Windows XP Home edition with SP2 --frequent hang ups, etc.

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SP-2 does not appear to be the OPs issue.

Returning to SP-1 or staying with SP-1 is less and less of an option as time goes on.
SP-1 is no longer supported and less and less updates will be available for that unsupported configuration.

Most SP-2 installation issues are caused by preexisting problems.
All problems, known and unknown, should be resolved before installing anything especially something as major as a Service Pack.
The Service Pack Installation Checklist can help make sure the computer is ready for SP-2:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm


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"Rudy" <rucan70@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:OhoDwJUIHHA.3952@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Suggest returning to SP 1; I've ignored dnldg to SP2 'cause of the reported
glicthes. Try that....................R

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