SP2 Recovery Question

[JE]

How do you recover in case SP2 fouls up your system? How do you get back to
where you were before SP2?

Thanks

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

JE,

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350
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How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875355

Programs that are known to experience a loss of functionality when they run
on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=884130

Detailed Windows XP Service Pack 2 installation walkthrough
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875364

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Support Center:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2

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Ramesh, MS-MVP XP Shell/UI
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


How do you recover in case SP2 fouls up your system? How do you get back to
where you were before SP2?

Thanks

 

[Cyrus Afzali]

How do you recover in case SP2 fouls up your system? How do you get back to
where you were before SP2?

When SP2 installs, it automatically creates a restore point that will
return your system to the pre-SP2 state. As with any restore point, it
will be notated with a date. You should be able to go view the restore
points and pick the one on the date you installed SP2 and be fine that
way.

If that doesn't work, go back another day or two. Be aware that
restore points only preserve certain things. You'll retain Windows
fine and any programs that are on your machine at the time of the
restore point will also be preserved. However, you'll lose any apps
put on your machine after the date of the restore point.

 

[JE]

Thanks to both of you for all of the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!