SP2

[Guest]

Hi, I havn't updated to SP2, I am waiting for the bugs to be worked out. How
is it working now?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

The following articles are very useful for SP2 pre-installation:

"Introduction to Windows XP Service Pack 2" - by Barb Bowman
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/expert/bowman_introtosp2.mspx

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

 

[Guest]

I am now trying to Repair my system after a failed 2nd attempt to install SP2

I would go with linux... if fact on my 2nd comp I am going to load Linux up
( after I get my wifes work computer up and running...

STAY AWAY!!!!

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

If you are as unwilling to work with Linux as you seem to be with
Windows, prepare for similar problems.
Both take preparation and work.

Neither are perfect and a major update on either one will have
possibilities of issues regardless of other conditions.
Preparation is the key to success.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

SP-2 worked for my computers on the day it was released.
My computer was already clean of malware as well as other routine
maintenance accomplished.
The expected result of a successful installation was achieved.

Exactly what bugs are you referring?
SP-2 available a few months ago is identical to SP-2 today and SP-2 in
a year.
Instead of waiting, research your specific hardware and software for
possible issues and resolve them in advance.
If all you are doing is waiting, you are wasting your time.

 

[Will Denny]

OK - forewarned - I'll stay away from your wife's PC in future!!