XP Service pack

[rAgAv]

Hello,

I have just reinstalled xp pro and I haven't installed the service
pack. I installed all the softwares and drivers without even
installing the service pack. What happens if I don't install the
service pack?

Is it a must for the computer to function properly?


Regards.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Hello,

I have just reinstalled xp pro and I haven't installed the service
pack. I installed all the softwares and drivers without even
installing the service pack. What happens if I don't install the
service pack?

Is it a must for the computer to function properly?


Regards.

It is not a must but it is highly recommended. Service
Packs resolve a number of issues (security and
otherwise) that became apparent only after the initial
version was released.

 

[Curt Christianson]

In addition to Pegasus' excellent advice, (my opinion here), if this
computer will be used on the Internet, the Service Packs and additional
updates available at the Windows Update site *are* a must if you want to
stay "safe". An un-patched machine has far too many vulnerabilities.

A good read before installing SP2, though somewhat lengthy, will help make
the upgrade process smoother, and can be found here:

WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 2 FAQs & BEST PRACTICES
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/sp2faq.htm



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Curt

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| Hello,
|
| I have just reinstalled xp pro and I haven't installed the service
| pack. I installed all the softwares and drivers without even
| installing the service pack. What happens if I don't install the
| service pack?
|
| Is it a must for the computer to function properly?
|
|
| Regards.
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| rAgAv
|

 

[rAgAv]

can I directly install sp3?

 

[Alias]

can I directly install sp3?

Considering it isn't even out yet, of course not.

 

[rAgAv]

Considering it isn't even out yet, of course not.

Assuming it is out?

 

[rAgAv]

What are the potential dangers of a wrong sp install? Are there any or
am I just being naive?

 

[Gordon]

Assuming it is out?

Yes of course you could - just like SP2. But it's NOT out, and is not due
until at least the first half of 2008.....

 

[Gordon]

Assuming it is out?

Plus the fact that SP3 will (AFAIK) just be all the cumulative updates since
SP2.....there will be no program upgrades as Vista is that....

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hello,

I have just reinstalled xp pro and I haven't installed the service
pack.

"The" service pack? There have been two service packs so far, and the
third is expected early next year. SP2 is the latest.

I installed all the softwares and drivers without even
installing the service pack. What happens if I don't install the
service pack?

Is it a must for the computer to function properly?

A "must"? No. But I strongly recommend installing SP2. Much of what's
in it is security-related, and you are at increased risk without it.

Why would you even consider not installing it? As a general rule,
everyone should always install all critical updates and service packs
as they are released.