Re: Service pack 2 (XP)

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From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 09/15/04 

Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:28:36 -0600

Jay.
SP-2 is a lot more than a firewall.
You should probably install SP-2 after ensuring your computer is ready
for SP-2:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
See also:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=811113
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

No, it will not conflict with NIS.
Many suggest to disable the Windows firewall if you use a 3rd party
firewall such as Norton's.
If NIS is 2004 or later, the Security Center will monitor NAV.
If 2003 or older, the Security Center may not be able to monitor.
This affects monitoring only and in no way affects functionality of
NIS. 

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"jaytrader" <jaytrader@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:2596E334-6B4D-452B-B7D7-C693093B9D2A@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I note that Service Pack 2 is mainly firewall, etc.
>
> As I use Norton Internet Security (firewall and anti-virus), I'm 
> wondering
> whether SP2 is necessary for me.
>
> Also, if I did install it, would I get conflict with NIS?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jay.

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