What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2

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From: MowGreen [MVP] (mowgreen_at_nowandzen.com)
Date: 09/15/04


Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 15:50:39 -0700

This is a very informative article that *should* be read by anyone
contemplating upgrading to XP SP2. Doing all the steps listed for
" Before You Download SP2 " will pave the way for a successful
installation and help expedite recovery in the case of installation
failure .

Scanning the system for the presence of mal|spyware with an updated
antivirus program and anti-spyware programs, such as AdAware and
Spybot, is a MUST ! :

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP
Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

MowGreen [MVP]
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