installing service pack 2

[KK]

Hello,

I've just received the free XP Home Service Pack 2 CD from the wonderful Mr.
Gates. Can I just run & install it or are there pratfalls awaiting me? Will
my video & CD / DVD drivers etc work afterwards ?

If it turns out to be a catastophe, can I rescue myself via Control Panel
Add/Remove ?

My PC is a Compaq Presario, about 3 yrs old

Thanks for all advice

K

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

Take a look at this..

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

 

[John John]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

If it causes problems it can be removed with several methods, one of
which is using the Add/Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel.

John

 

[MowGreen [MVP]]

Windows XP - Service Pack 2 (SP2) - FAQs & Best Practices
http://aumha.net/index.php?c=16

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2007]
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[Tom Willett]

From Mr. Gates personally? Wow, what an honor.

Be sure to save the signature and postmark. It may be worth some money to
collectors.

I wasn't so honored. Mine came from some generic MS department.

 

[Charles Eaves]

Just prep the computer as suggested from the SP2 website ?( I believe that
is where I got the suggestions).
scan the computer for viruses and spyware using the latest defs.
turn off spyware and antivirus.
Be sure the defrag hard drive.
Mine took about 45 minutes and my computer is about 3 yrs old.
I guess that it has been 6 mos. since i installed sp2 and not a problem from
the install.
Everything works fine especially video drivers.
Just leave it alone while it is installing.
Just trust the progress installation bar.
Just a thought!!!!