Re: sp2 or sp3 ?

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From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 12/03/04


Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 23:19:16 -0700

When and if SP-3 is released will be shown on this page:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/servicepacks.mspx
Do not expect SP-3 for close to 2 years.

There are problems reported with SP-2.
There were problems reported with SP-1
There will be problems reported with SP-3 if it comes out.

If you are going to wait for a perfect Service Pack, you will wait
forever.

Most problems installing any Service Pack are avoided by ensuring the
computer is ready:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"MR" <mr@mr.com> wrote in message 
news:O1ut2tP2EHA.1192@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Is there gonna be an sp3 coming out soon?? If so is it better to 
> wait for
> sp3 than go ahead and install sp2?? I am under the impression that 
> sp2 has
> so many problems during and after installation, that sp3 will be 
> better and
> installation friendly. I still have sp1. I keep my
> firewall,virus,malware,etc up and running and protected as best as I 
> can.
> SHould I wait to avaoid problems??your opinion is appreciated,thanks 


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