what causes problems when installing XP SP2?

[Guest]

I've read all of the following, but I haven't found an answer to my
question.

If you have an answer, please reply.

WC

875350
how to remove xp sp2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350&product=windowsxpsp2kb

disable XP SP2 auto update
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2aumng.mspx



875355
how to use auto recovery if xp sp2 breaks things
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875355&product=windowsxpsp2kb

307654
how to install & use recovery console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];307654

A list of the XP SP2 ingredients.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=811113

Not for the faint of heart. After downloading & installing the "application
compatibility testing and migration guide", the program will open. Part of
the program is a 103 page document that discusses steps Microsoft recommends
one take before upgrading to XP SP 2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CF-2DEE-4772-ADD9-AD0EAF89C4A7&displaylang=en

Here's an official Microsoft list of known programs that will not run with
XP SP2. The list is expanding.
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130


Another, longer list of programs that have problems with XP SP2 . This list
will probably also expand.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242

 

[Taurarian]

For further information on SP2
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
http://jmfmvps.mvps.org/SP2.htm
http://bink.nu/files/SP2KBs.htm

 

[Mike Hall]

There isn't a question in your post, but yes, you should install SP2..

Follow the instructions on this webpage..
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

 

[Gene K]

Wiley,
What exactly is your question? Should you install SP2? Yes.
Gene K

 

[Guest]

Taurarian:
Thank you very much for the links.

If a prize could be awarded, I would nominate you as a worthy recipient.

Sincerely,
Wiley C

For further information on SP2
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
http://jmfmvps.mvps.org/SP2.htm
http://bink.nu/files/SP2KBs.htm

I've read all of the following, but I haven't found an answer to my
question.

If you have an answer, please reply.

WC

875350
how to remove xp sp2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350&product=windowsxpsp2kb

disable XP SP2 auto update
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2aumng.mspx



875355
how to use auto recovery if xp sp2 breaks things
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875355&product=windowsxpsp2kb

307654
how to install & use recovery console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];307654

A list of the XP SP2 ingredients.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=811113

Not for the faint of heart. After downloading & installing the "application
compatibility testing and migration guide", the program will open. Part of
the program is a 103 page document that discusses steps Microsoft recommends
one take before upgrading to XP SP 2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CF-2DEE-4772-ADD9-AD0EAF89C4A7&displaylang=en

Here's an official Microsoft list of known programs that will not run with
XP SP2. The list is expanding.
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130


Another, longer list of programs that have problems with XP SP2 . This list
will probably also expand.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242