Re: XP Service Pack 2

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Hi there, thanks for the post

Had thought of that and was wondering how I reinstall my XP? Do I just
adjust to boot from CD and insert my XP disk?
Also if I want to delete my hard drive and start fresh how do I wipe it all
and then reinstall my XP.

THanks in advance
Sherlock


"Clayton" <claytonbNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:esEVB#V6FHA.476@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> If you are making the move to SP-2, personally I would clean install the
OS
> and apply the SP-2, that's what I would do, who knows what sort of stuff
is
> going on in your system
>
>
> "Sherlock" <nzbrowns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:4377a07b@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Thanks for the info, will try all of those.
> > "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:#6oAn#I6FHA.3876@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> 1. Uninstall SP2 via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.
> >>
> >> 2. Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your
HijackThis
> >> log to an appropriate forum.
> >>
> >> Check for Hijackware
> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> >> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
> >>
> >> When all else fails, HijackThis
> > (http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip)
> >> is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and
> > remove
> >> any hijackware/spyware.
> >>
> >> **Post your HijackThis log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
> >> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
> >> or
> >> other appropriate forum for expert analysis, not here.**
> >>
> >> 3. Do not install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a clean
> > bill
> >> of health.
> >>
> >> Also see:
> >>
> >> What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
> >>
> >> Installing SP2 Step-by-Step
> >>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthowto
> >>
> >> Troubleshooting Your Installation
> >>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insttshoot
> >>
> >> WinXP SP2 FAQ: What to do after installing SP2
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2installed
> >>
> >> Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist (MVP Jupiter Jones)
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
> >>
> >> WinXP SP2-specific Page (MVP Jupiter Jones)
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
> >>
> >> The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP
> >>
> >>
> >> Sherlock wrote:
> >> > Hello all,
> >> >
> >> > wondering if anyone can help with a problem I am experiencing when I
> >> > install XP Service Pack 2.
> >> > After installation I cannot access any websites from my address bar
in
> >> > Interent Explorer browser. I can click on a link in an email or
select
> > an
> >> > address from my favourites list but typing into the address bar has
no
> >> > effect all, also when I clicked on My Computer all I got was the
> > seraching
> >> > torch icon and My Computer never opened up.
> >> >
> >> > Can anyone please help
> >> >
> >> > Thanks in advance
> >> >
> >> > Sherlock
> >>
> >
> >
>
>


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