every module added to the kernel of an OS is a patchwork of sorts. XP is essentially a completely different OS than it was originally. SP2 was a major upgrade to stability, SP3 is a major upgrade to speed and security. SP1 for Vista is a service pack of questionable...

Changing XP from OEM to Volume License. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin,microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment () I recently took over support...

Service Pack 2 Questions. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics () I have 2 questions regarding SP 2 for XP professional. How do I obtain SP 2? I already have automatic updates on but it's not detecting any updates. Also when I install...

startup* programs? Do you have any virtual drives? These are only a few starter questions. Do post back with relevant detail. Do follow good procedures before you apply "any" service pack. Look at the Pre-Installation Recommendations Windows XP...

means, start here: "What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2" and here: "Detailed installation walkthrough for Windows XP Service Pack 2" and also read about SP 2 in the popular e-zines, such as PC World (www.pcworld.com)...

Pack 2 >>> Learn About Windows XP Service Pack 2 >>> Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 >>> What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 >>> Windows XP Service Pack 2 Checklist...

running Outlook 2003 and Windows XP Service Pack 2, then you will get an error message when trying to synchronize that says "failed to open outlook". After talking to technical support it appears that this is an issue with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and...

I had a complete version of windows xp professional complete with service pack 2. So to your questions all I can say is it worked fine for me. Hope this helps -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert "Pop" wrote in message news:uAdypePnEHA.392...

Pack 2 (SP2) Service Pack 1a (SP1a) Service Pack 1 (SP1 original) or you can use the file called "XPSP2.EXE" located in the root of the Service Pack 2 CD if you have one handy. My questions:...

to service pack 1. I have just | recivced by post a CD with service pack 2. | | My question is if I ever have to do a clean install again | does the service pack 2 contain all the updates in | service pack 1 or will I still have to download pack 1...