Should I or shouldn't I...install Windows SP2 ...hmmm

My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all the
problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a vote...should I
should I not...
Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
fix..should I still go for it...anyone?

SP2 is a solid, secure release. It is a major "Critical Update"
for Windows XP and updates over 5 million lines of code,
enabling much stronger security, stability, and affords a tad better
performance benefit. SP2 was extensively tested on hundreds of
thousands of various computer configurations over a period of
many, many months. I would encourage you to install it at your
earliest convenience since it renders SP1 virtually obsolete.

You may wish to view the following:

Top 10 Reasons to Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/topten.mspx

List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default...t=windowsxpsp2

Learn About Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/preinstall.mspx

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../sp2chngs.mspx

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx

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"not2forget2" wrote:

| My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all the
| problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
| computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
| slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
| software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
| Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a vote...should I
| should I not...
| Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
| fix..should I still go for it...anyone?

You are now in the best condition to install SP-2 since you have a Clean
Installation.
You will never be in this situation until your next format.

You will most likely need SP-2 sooner or later and you may need it now.

Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"not2forget2" <> wrote in message
news:C2B5F59E-B7D8-4447-9474-...
> My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all
> the
> problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
> computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
> slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
> software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
> Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a
> vote...should I
> should I not...
> Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
> fix..should I still go for it...anyone?

thanks Carey... 1 vote for yes

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> SP2 is a solid, secure release. It is a major "Critical Update"
> for Windows XP and updates over 5 million lines of code,
> enabling much stronger security, stability, and affords a tad better
> performance benefit. SP2 was extensively tested on hundreds of
> thousands of various computer configurations over a period of
> many, many months. I would encourage you to install it at your
> earliest convenience since it renders SP1 virtually obsolete.
>
> You may wish to view the following:
>
> Top 10 Reasons to Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/topten.mspx
>
> List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...t=windowsxpsp2
>
> Learn About Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/preinstall.mspx
>
> Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../sp2chngs.mspx
>
> What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 2 Checklist
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "not2forget2" wrote:
>
> | My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all the
> | problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
> | computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
> | slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
> | software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
> | Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a vote...should I
> | should I not...
> | Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
> | fix..should I still go for it...anyone?
>

Thanks Jupiter... 2 votes for yes

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> You are now in the best condition to install SP-2 since you have a Clean
> Installation.
> You will never be in this situation until your next format.
>
> You will most likely need SP-2 sooner or later and you may need it now.
>
> Also see:
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "not2forget2" <> wrote in message
> news:C2B5F59E-B7D8-4447-9474-...
> > My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all
> > the
> > problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
> > computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
> > slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
> > software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
> > Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a
> > vote...should I
> > should I not...
> > Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
> > fix..should I still go for it...anyone?
>
>
>

Definitely.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
Please respond in Newsgroup. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/


"not2forget2" <> wrote in message
news:C2B5F59E-B7D8-4447-9474-...
> My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all
> the
> problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
> computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
> slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
> software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
> Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a
> vote...should I
> should I not...
> Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
> fix..should I still go for it...anyone?

Thanks Frank; 3 votes for yes 0 for no. ...I am chilling for a day or two
because the 4 days was crazy..trying to fix the virus problem...thought I
would be sure and get feed back. thanks again Patti

"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE" wrote:

> Definitely.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
> Please respond in Newsgroup. Do not send email
> http://www.fjsmjs.com
> Protect your PC
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
>
> "not2forget2" <> wrote in message
> news:C2B5F59E-B7D8-4447-9474-...
> > My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all
> > the
> > problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
> > computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
> > slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
> > software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
> > Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a
> > vote...should I
> > should I not...
> > Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
> > fix..should I still go for it...anyone?
>
>
>

Yes, definitely. Ideal time.

"not2forget2" wrote:

> My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all the
> problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
> computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
> slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
> software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
> Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a vote...should I
> should I not...
> Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
> fix..should I still go for it...anyone?

Thnnk you Taurarian 4 votes for yes 0 for no. - Okay here goes.

"Taurarian" wrote:

> Yes, definitely. Ideal time.
>
> "not2forget2" wrote:
>
> > My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all the
> > problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
> > computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
> > slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
> > software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
> > Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a vote...should I
> > should I not...
> > Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
> > fix..should I still go for it...anyone?

4 vote for yes and I STILL lean towards a very BIG NO! I installed it on my
laptop. Immediately lost any ability to connect to the web. The damned
Security Center thing wouldn't leave me alone and I damned sure don't need
the firewall (I have one that works very well, thank you). Is ther a way to
install sp2 without the above?

I REALLY DON'T TRUST MS. The only thing you're consistently good at is
buggy software.

Sorry, guys. But I wouldn't even use MS software if I wasn't forced to.
and, NO, I'm not a MAC fan either. I would just like to find an operating
system that works.

Jim Stinson
Sulphur, LA

"not2forget2" wrote:

> Thnnk you Taurarian 4 votes for yes 0 for no. - Okay here goes.
>
> "Taurarian" wrote:
>
> > Yes, definitely. Ideal time.
> >
> > "not2forget2" wrote:
> >
> > > My computer is insisting I install...nag.nag nag..But after reading all the
> > > problems I'm not sure if I need a headache. I have a fresh reformatted
> > > computer now working well....no viruses a few persistent adware who are
> > > slowing getting tired of being sent away. I have not installed any new
> > > software that didn't come with the computer ...yet. I have updated all my
> > > Windows Upgrades except ....THE BIG WINDOWS XP2......I want a vote...should I
> > > should I not...
> > > Also considering that there is nothing on it that a reformat couldn't
> > > fix..should I still go for it...anyone?