Read these articles prior to installing SP2 :
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP
Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
Service Pack Installation Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
For further assistance with SP2 :
Windows XP - Service Pack 2 (SP2) - FAQs & Best Practices
http://forum.aumha.org/index.php?c=16
MowGreen [MVP]
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pokerface wrote:
> I loaded SP2, rebooted and lost funtionality of the SEARCH tool under the
> start menu, as well as the network status icon in the taskbar. I am on
> dial-up and view to see my connection speed/status. Please help if you have
> had these same issues. I have since restored back pre-SP2, but would like to
> give it another go.
>
> THX
>