service pack 2

[Deb]

I uninstalled service pack 2 because we have norton and it
was blocking too much and taking up too much space. Even
though our Dell originally came with service pack1...do I
need to reinstall it?
Did sp2 remove everythng?
thanks

 

[parksmike]

As far as the Windows firewall and Norton Firewall the
best thing to do is to go under services with SP2
installed. Find Windows Firewall and Security Center. STOP
both services and set them both to disabled. Then your
Norton Firewall should function normally.

 

[Rock]

I uninstalled service pack 2 because we have norton and it
was blocking too much and taking up too much space. Even
though our Dell originally came with service pack1...do I
need to reinstall it?
Did sp2 remove everythng?
thanks

The issues with space use and firewall can be easily overcome.

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Center
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;windowsxpsp2

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;Prodoffer80&sd=GN