My operating system is Windows XP Professional. I just
recently purchased the computer from Dell.

Do I need to install the patch?

Donna;
If you do not have the patch, get it NOW.
To check:
Start/All Programs/Windows Update
Click "View Installation History"
Do you see 823980?

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"Donna Hyde" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> My operating system is Windows XP Professional. I just
> recently purchased the computer from Dell.
>
> Do I need to install the patch?