SP 2 question

[Des Toussaint]

I have a laptop that has SP1 installed. Thinking of upgrading it to
SP2. What I'd like to know is
1: Will I lose any data
2: If for some reason I want to go back to SP1 (one of my programs may
not work properly on it) can I change back easily.

Thank you
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[David B.]

Any reason your not going to SP3?

 

[Tim Slattery]

I have a laptop that has SP1 installed. Thinking of upgrading it to
SP2. What I'd like to know is
1: Will I lose any data

No. Still, it's always a good idea to backup data you don't want to
lose.

2: If for some reason I want to go back to SP1 (one of my programs may
not work properly on it) can I change back easily.

I think there will be an entry in the Add/Remove programs list.

 

[Kayman]

I have a laptop that has SP1 installed. Thinking of upgrading it to
SP2. What I'd like to know is
1: Will I lose any data
2: If for some reason I want to go back to SP1 (one of my programs may
not work properly on it) can I change back easily.

In the not-so-distant future you'll need to have SP3 in order to
download/install security patches for your operating system.

Why Service Packs are Better Than Patches.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/community/columns/security/essays/10imlaws.mspx?mfr=true

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

 

[Person]

Any reason your not going to SP3?

No reason. The main reason sticking with SP1 (think that's what
installed - says sp1 in 'my computer/properties) was due to an old
Navman GPS software that's installed on the laptop that didn't work
with SP2 (this was about 3/4 years ago). I still occaisionaly use it to
upload maps etc.

The main reason for the upgrade is that I'm trying to use the printing
facilities on my hp4700 PDA.
I have a computer (win xp) that has a printer connected to it (cable).
This printer is shared with another computer (vista) I have in another
room (wirelessly). No problems printing via any computer.

Spoke to someone else on a forum who was trying
to help me print from my PDA to the printer that's connected to my
Laptop.
Was told to create a 'printer/share folder' network place on my computer
that the printers connected to - creating 'shared folders' was OK as
there are already folders that are shared. Can't or don't know how to
create a printer network place. Looked up info on the net and I think I
read somewhere that printer networks may not be 'visible'?

If you have any ideas on how to get it working (assuming it's possible)
I'd appreciate it.

On my PDA the options that I have available for printing are

IR; Bluetooth; Network
Selected network
Entered printer name
Entered address location (\\(my computers name)\printer name

Then a page would appear asking me for my : username / password /
domain.

filled in all the fields but a page keeps reappearing prompting me or my
password and 'save password' options.

Then it gives you the option for a 'test print'
This is where it just seems to hang. Whether it's due to me incorrectly
adding the wrong info, or it's just not possible to perform the request

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I have a laptop that has SP1 installed. Thinking of upgrading it to
SP2. What I'd like to know is

1: Will I lose any data

By definition, an "upgrade" (any kind of Upgrade, not just to a
Service Pack) means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.

However there are no guarantees that it always works perfectly.
However unlikely, it's always possible that something might go wrong.
For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a backup of anything
you can't afford to lose before beginning.

2: If for some reason I want to go back to SP1 (one of my programs may
not work properly on it) can I change back easily.

Yes.

Are you aware that the latest Service Pack is SP3? As far as I'm
concerned, you should be upgrading to SP3, not SP2.

 

[Phisherman]

I have a laptop that has SP1 installed. Thinking of upgrading it to
SP2. What I'd like to know is
1: Will I lose any data
2: If for some reason I want to go back to SP1 (one of my programs may
not work properly on it) can I change back easily.

Thank you

Chances are slim you'll lose your data, but it is wise to make a
backup anyway. You can undo the service pack if you want. Consider
SP3 which includes the SP2 items and will put you up to date with XP.

 

[Person]

By definition, an "upgrade" (any kind of Upgrade, not just to a
Service Pack) means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.

However there are no guarantees that it always works perfectly.
However unlikely, it's always possible that something might go wrong.
For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a backup of anything
you can't afford to lose before beginning.




Yes.

Are you aware that the latest Service Pack is SP3? As far as I'm
concerned, you should be upgrading to SP3, not SP2.

Thankyou

 

[Person]

Chances are slim you'll lose your data, but it is wise to make a
backup anyway. You can undo the service pack if you want. Consider
SP3 which includes the SP2 items and will put you up to date with XP.

Thanks

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Thankyou

You're welcome. Glad to help.