XP SP2 ?

From: Gerry (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/18/04


Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:52:00 -0700


>From what I've seen so far (since downloading SP2) it
seems to be aimed for broadband users. It has included a
generic firewall application, some fixes to Internet
Explorer and I'm sure some fixes for stability. Since
you're on a modem (no broadband) you are probably okay
with what you have. I'm a strong beleiver that "if it
ain't broke, don't fix it" If you ever upgrade to dsl
or cable internet access that I would highly recommend you
download the update.

>-----Original Message-----
>I'm running XP Home on a 56k dial-up, with AVG 6.0
antivirus, ZoneAlarm 5.1,
>AdAware SE, Spybot S&D 1.3 and CW Shredder 1.59, all of
which are up to
>date.
>
>I have no problems with malware (fingers crossed), I'm
not networked with
>anyone and I don't do games or videos. Apart from a
little music
>composition, some photo editing, and keeping my website
sorted, my ancient
>PC is used only for e-mail and research.
>
>Will SP2 improve my life, or should I leave well enough
alone?
>
>TIA
>--
>H.Q. Birdbath
>
>
>---
>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>Version: 6.0.740 / Virus Database: 494 - Release Date:
16/08/2004
>
>.
>



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