SP2

[gman]

I downloaded SP2 on my computer. I get the blue death
screen on my computer when I shut down hardware or
software problem. Checked hardware everything is ok. Did
not have this problem with SP1. Guess I will blow out
hard drive and re-install windows xp pro. Has anybody
eles had a problem like this with SP2 after download. My
computer will boot back-up just fine but a little slow.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Get the latest Windows XP drivers.
Verify compatibility of hardware and software.

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

 

[Rock]

I downloaded SP2 on my computer. I get the blue death
screen on my computer when I shut down hardware or
software problem. Checked hardware everything is ok. Did
not have this problem with SP1. Guess I will blow out
hard drive and re-install windows xp pro. Has anybody
eles had a problem like this with SP2 after download. My
computer will boot back-up just fine but a little slow.

You can just remove SP2. Then read the following links on preparing for
SP2:

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/?id=875355

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

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

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2swhw

Programs that may behave differently in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130

If running Office 2003 make sure you have the latest Service Pack
http://office.microsoft.com/home/default.aspx

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