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More info?)
This is straight from the Dell Knowledge Base, I own one also with SP2
Preinstalled, no problems though.
Uninstall Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
By utilizing the steps below to uninstall the Windows XP Service Pack 2
(SP2) program from your system, you are avoiding any issues that may occur
when using other methods to uninstall this program.
To safely uninstall the Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) program, perform the
following steps:
1.. Click the Start button.
2.. Click the Control Panel icon.
The Control Panel window appears.
3.. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
The Add or Remove Programs window appears.
4.. From the Currently installed programs: section, locate the Windows XP
Service Pack 2 and click once on the listing to highlight it.
5.. Click the Remove button.
The Windows XP Service Pack 2 Removal Wizard window appears.
6.. Click the Next button.
NOTE: After you click the Next button, the system may appear to stop
responding. This is normal as this process can take several minutes to
complete. A progress window will eventually appear after the initial pause.
The message Service Pack 2 has been successfully removed. To restart your
computer, click Finish. appears.
7.. Click the Finish button.
The system will now restart.
NOTE: The reboot will take longer than usual. The system will display
a black screen for several minutes as it updates the changes.
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Additional Information
NOTE: For additional information about the Microsoft Windows XP Service
Pack 2 (SP2) program, refer to Dell Knowledge Base Article:
What is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and What Are
the New Features?
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