Starting again with a 2 year old XP version. Updates question

Hi

I am forced to reset my PC to factory settings due to a corrupt hard drive.
I have followed the following steps:
- Reset to factory settings (This went fine - but should I have reinstalled
XP from the disc ?) I have XP service pack 1.
- Reinstalled my modem for broadband - fine
- Windows updates; the tricky part. First time I tried it it told me to
take 18 hi prio updates. Which seemed to work OK. Only after I took them
did it tell me to take service pack 2. I did this and it seemed to work but
when I tried to use the system the internet was really slow for the first few
minutes and then stopped altogether, even tho it connected OK. The funny
thing is, before I had to go back to scratch I had taken service pack 2 with
no issue. I also noted that it wouldnt shut down after installing SP2 - it
hung on "saving settings" and I had to do a hard reboot.

So, any help appreciated. specifically :
- Should I reinstall XP from disc rather than using the manufacturer
facility to revert to factory settings.
- Should I pick and choose from the 18 earlier updates or do them in a diff
order ?
- Is there a way to get service pack 2 witout doing the other 18 updates
first and should I try this ?
- Should I just take a few of the updates and perhaps even skip Service pack
2 ? will this cause probs later ?
- Anything else !!!

the 18 updates are:

Security Update for Windows XP (KB835732)
Download size: 2.6 MB, 2 minutes
Multiple security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker
to compromise a computer running Windows and gain complete control over it.
You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Details...
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Security Update for Windows XP (KB893066)
Typical download size: 480 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You
can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Details...
Hide this update

Security Update for Windows XP (KB828741)
Download size: 3.1 MB, 2 minutes
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise a computer running Windows and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Hide this update

Security Update for Windows XP (KB888302)
Typical download size: 330 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
remotely read information about your Windows-based system. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
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Security Update for Windows XP (KB891781)
Typical download size: 333 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Hide this update

Security Update for Windows XP (KB888113)
Typical download size: 326 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Hide this update

Security Update for Windows XP (KB873333)
Typical download size: 440 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Hide this update

Security Update for Windows XP (KB890175)
Typical download size: 540 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Hide this update

Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1
Download size: 2.5 MB, 2 minutes
The Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 is the application installation and
configuration service for Windows. The additional features in version 3.1
help make creating, distributing, and managing updates to applications easier
and more efficient. Details...
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Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2005 (KB890830)
Download size: 473 KB, less than 1 minute
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection
by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and
Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found,
the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer.
A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to
manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the
Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This
tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your
computer, you should use an anti-virus product. Details...
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Security Update for Windows XP (KB893086)
Typical download size: 1.2 MB, 2 minutes
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You
can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Details...
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Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (KB890923)
Download size: 3.9 MB, 3 minutes
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control
over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from
Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your
computer. Details...
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Security Update for Windows XP (KB890859)
Typical download size: 1.3 MB, 2 minutes
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You
can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
Details...
Hide this update

Security Update for Windows Messenger (KB887472)
Download size: 1 MB, less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Hide this update

Security Update for Windows XP (KB885835)
Typical download size: 393 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Hide this update

Security Update for Windows XP (KB873339)
Typical download size: 334 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Hide this update

Security Update for Windows XP (KB885836)
Typical download size: 342 KB, 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to
compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help
protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you
install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Hide this update

816093: Security Update Microsoft Virtual Machine (Microsoft VM)
Download size: 5.1 MB, 3 minutes
This update helps resolve a vulnerability in the Microsoft virtual machine.
After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you
have installed this item, it cannot be removed. Details...
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