Re: I am considering installing SP2; need advice

IAmSoConfused wrote:
> I am considering installing SP2 on my Windows XP Home computer.

Very good idea.

> I am reluctant to install SP2 because of the firewall.

The Windows firewall in SP2 is far better integrated than third party
firewalls and leaves out their more intrusive features. Some might see this
as a negative (less "protection"), but considering the annoying aspect of
those features caused you to not use a firewall at all, it will only be a
benefit for you.

I think you will be fine with it on, but the firewall can be very easily
turned off if you are not. Go for it!

--
Chris Priede (priede@xxxxxxxxx)


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