Re: Patches/updates needed after SP2 install

Jim wrote:
I am just about to re-install xp Pro SP2 (Retail) and I need to
know are there any patches/updates I MUST download before I go
online again and get up-to-date with windows updates, you know
format, install XP Pro SP2, then go online to get normal windows
updates but are there any MUST HAVE patches before I go online
again, I hope I've made myself clear.

Make sure firewall is on.
Connect to Internet.
Get rest of patches.
Install rest of software.
Continue with whatever it is you want to do with computer.

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