help plz!!!!

I want to download the sp2 for the windows xp, but it is recommended to
"back up or make a copy of important and iireaplacable personal
information".how do I do that??and is it that important??what risks are there
for my files to be erased???plx help!!!

Don't download, go here
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...efault810.mspx
or go to your local Staples, if you have one, and get the free CD from them.

"sweetsisqodragongirl" <>
wrote in message news:7A8E729F-A6F5-4EA1-B093-...
>I want to download the sp2 for the windows xp, but it is recommended to
> "back up or make a copy of important and iireaplacable personal
> information".how do I do that??and is it that important??what risks are
> there
> for my files to be erased???plx help!!!