Re: Service Packs

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From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 01/19/05 

Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 15:35:37 -0700

Support is ending soon for Windows XP with no Service Pack Installed.
Most problems associated with a Service Pack Installation are related to
pre-existing problems, known or unknown.

Since the computer is new, there will never be a better time to install a
Service Pack.
The Service Pack Installation Checklist can help:
 http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm 

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"ladyjane" <ladyjane@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:1DAEE0F5-604D-4B06-9CAE-9CD58FB3F7FF@microsoft.com...
>I spent months fixing problems after I installed Service Pack 1. I keep my
> Windows Updated with Priority & Critical
> updates and have a Virus Scan, 3 Spywares & Internet Firewall. Because of
> trouble with SP1, I chose not to install Service Pack 2. Along with help 
> for
> me, my son will also benefit. He has a new computer & I advised him not to
> install Service Pack 1 for his Windows XP. He hasn't any computer skills, 
> so
> I'd like to spare him grief. He uses all the above security downloads that 
> I
> have.  Am I wrong regarding both of us? I have considered a different
> browser. I'll appreciate any help given to me as this involvement with
> Microsoft's IE Security holes has gone on for too long.  Thank you.

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