Windows XP - Service Pack Performance

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Hi Sam

Upgrade to SP1a or SP2? See if the following link helps:

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

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Will Denny
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"Sam" <samwest@chibardun.net> wrote in message
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> As soon as I downloded and installed the Service Pack for
> Windows XP, performance degraded by a substantial
> margin. For example, loading often Microsoft Outlook
> takes in excess of two minutes -- and before it took
> around 30 seconds.
>
> Where can I get detailed information on how to tune my
> Widows for better performance?
>
> What functions can I "turn-off" to increase performance
> without SERIOUSLY downgrading security?
>
> Should I "un-install" the Service Pack?
>
> Thank you in advance for your help!
>
> Sam