Scared to install Service Packs because never backed up co..

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The backing up statement is really only a suggestion. You can just install
service pack 2. (Service pack 1 does not have to be installed first.)

"Salem1Princess" <Salem1Princess@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Someone said that my pc is performing slow because i don't have those
> Service
> Packs 1 and 2. When I tried to install them, it suggested I back up my
> computer. It said it would be 12 days or so to back it up. That's insane
> (I
> would think) because I can't sit by my pc for that long popping in new
> discs.
> Plus, I don't even know if I should use a cd or floppy disc.
> Anyway, because I don't want to back up for 12 days, I won't install the
> service packs. But I know my computer used to be fast and now takes
> forever.
>
> I live under Murphys Law and am sure if i install the packs w/out backing
> up, my pc will fry. Help

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Princess,
You only need to back up your data files. If you want to back up your e
mail you need to get a neat little application (oebackup) that will handle
your address book and desired messages.

If your machine is running really slow you may have spy ware interfering
with the digestive tract. ad-aware is very helpful and free.

SP2 is available via disc for free from MS. I recommend using the disc.

Will you see a big difference with SP2? probably not. It is supposed to fix
a bunch of problems, but it may also throw a curve.

chuck

"Salem1Princess" <Salem1Princess@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:410A5B26-56F6-42C4-98DD-22F6001358DE@microsoft.com...
> Someone said that my pc is performing slow because i don't have those
Service
> Packs 1 and 2. When I tried to install them, it suggested I back up my
> computer. It said it would be 12 days or so to back it up. That's insane
(I
> would think) because I can't sit by my pc for that long popping in new
discs.
> Plus, I don't even know if I should use a cd or floppy disc.
> Anyway, because I don't want to back up for 12 days, I won't install the
> service packs. But I know my computer used to be fast and now takes
forever.
>
> I live under Murphys Law and am sure if i install the packs w/out backing
> up, my pc will fry. Help