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I havent had any single problem with winxp sp2 itself.
Only problem i have had is ZoneAlarm Security Suite not
working with it so i had to download a new installation files.
Recommended installation of WinXP SP2 is to do a clean installation
first and then do a backup of the system. Backup is needed if you by
misstake do something wrong.
goodluck.
"Kevin" <kevincf@excite.com> skrev i meddelandet
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> NNBD!
>
> Yeah, I get that. The point of my reply to the OP is that I am amazed at
> the number of people who will still download and install something like
> SP2
> when there is so much information available that points out the possible
> problems (and the solutions to those problems, as well) in doing so.
>
> As my reply states, I have not been offered the download of SP2 by Windows
> Updates. I don't intend to install it until it has been in release for at
> least 3 to 6 months, if then. By then, there should be a whole herd of
> patches and fixes for some of the problems SP2 seems to be causing,
> especially with regard to Internet Explorer and Outlook Express.
>
> Like you, I use a good anti-virus application, a solid firewall, and I use
> several of the most popular anti-spyware and anti-adware applications. I
> keep my disk clean and tidy and I never use Peer-to-Peer software or
> anything from AOL.
>
>
> "NoNoBadDog!" <mypants_bjsledgeATpixi.com> wrote in message
> news:OKs75jqpEHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Kevin;
>>
>> 99.9% of the posts here are from the people who have problems. Very
> few
>> post when they are not having problems. 99% of the problems that people
> are
>> experiencing is because they do not maintain their computer properly and
> do
>> not follow the installation instructions. I have installed SP2 on 28
>> different computers of various vintages and configurations. 5 of the are
> my
>> home computers. 23 are computers at work that I am responsible for
>> maintaining. I had one very minor problem with a NIC that was solved by
>> updating the driver for that card. Other than that, no problems. I keep
> my
>> system clean (no viruses), do regular file and disc maintenance, and I do
>> not use any P2P software or load AOL on any of said computers.
>>
>> If you had a bad experience with SP2, then it was more than likely
>> that
>> it was in large part due to your (Lack of) system maintenance skills. A
>> close friend of mine works at a regional computer repair facility, and he
>> also states that 99% of the issues he has seen with SP2 is because of
>> user
>> maintenance issues.
>>
>> Bobby
>>
>> "Kevin" <kevincf@excite.com> wrote in message
>> news:OPWqWxppEHA.3800@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> > Since yours is one of what appear to be scores, or even hundreds, of
> posts
>> > along this same subject line I have to know the answer to a question
> that
>> > has been nagging me for a couple of weeks. Why would you download and
>> > install SP2 when there has been so much news about the problems it can,
>> > and
>> > obviously, does cause? The newsgroups are now flooded with posts from
>> > frantic users, just like yourself, who are shocked at the resulting
> chaos
>> > SP2 seems to wreak on multitudes of systems.
>> >
>> > The Microsoft Windows Update website has pages of information about
>> > what
>> > to
>> > do to prepare your system for SP2. It even addresses the question of
> the
>> > relevance of SP2 to the individual user.
>> >
>> > I have seen SP2 installations go so smoothly you don't even know it has
>> > been
>> > done. Then I have also seen, and been present during, the total
> trashing
>> > of
>> > a perfectly good machine. There seems to be no rhyme or reason. I
>> > have
>> > never been offered SP2 by Windows Update, which is on automatic to
> notify
>> > me
>> > of updates available. It is configured to ask for permission to
> download
>> > and install the updates as they become available.
>> >
>> > I don't have your answer except to check this and the updates newsgroup
>> > for
>> > help. These newsgroups are going to be your best bet to getting your
>> > system
>> > back up and healthy again. This should serve as a critical lesson to
> you.
>> > A lesson hard learned but one which will further your knowledge and
>> > understanding of software, systems, and the people who make and own
> them.
>> >
>> > Good luck!
>> >
>> > "Sweeney" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:40b201c4a698$3bffdbc0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>> >> I downloaded Service Pack 2 and my Internet Explorer
>> >> disappeared. Anyone know why? How do I recover it? Itried
>> >> to reach MS support,Contact by email just goes to "page
>> >> not displayed."
>> >
>> >
>>
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