LOADING SP2

Yes. But before you do make sure your existing software and drivers are up to date to prevent any issues arising!

For a home PC, simple as this, YES.

I just haven't had any problems with SP2 (probably 100 or more installs by now). Know that others have from questions here and other reports.

I do recommend that you download complete installation and install from it rather than using Windows Update. The full version is available at:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=7a4d8d12-9f5d-42bb-b31c-7b31657c869c&DisplayLang=en

Dalton

This site will tell you how to remove SP2.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875350

This process will give you a 99% chance of installing Service Pack 2 successfully.

1. Check your computer vendors site to see if there are any patches for SP2. Some computers have an issue and need a bios patch.

2. Turn OFF System Restore.

3. Update your antivirus and do a full system scan.

4. Go to Start/Run. Now type sfc /scannow and press enter. This will scan and verify all system files. If something is wrong it will replace the corrupted files. It might prompt you for your system cd.

5. Download, Update and run Ad-Aware. http://tinyurl.com/tek5

6. Download, Update and run Spybot. http://tinyurl.com/ziar

7. Download, and Run Stinger. http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger

8. Download and Run CWShredder. http://tinyurl.com/2bzef

9. Install all updates from Microsoft that are available Except Service Pack 2. This includes software and hardware.

10. Download HijackThis. http://mjc.com/mirror/hjt/ This program will scan your computer and provide you with a list of the programs and dll?s that load on startup. Go over this list and anything that is not easy to identify do a google search for the executable or dll. You can remove a questionable line entry by checking the box and clicking on fix.

11. Run the system defragmenter. Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Defragmenter.

12. Turn on System Restore.

13. Create a Restore Point. Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore

14. Disable your AntiVirus
15. Install Service Pack 2.
16. Reinable your Antivirus.

By doing the above you will at least have a decent chance of success.

All of the above programs should be run on a regular basis. HijackThis can be used as a compare tool. Your can store a profile of a clean system and compare it when your computer starts having problems.

Good Luck Lee

Hi

I have had a couple of problems after installing SP2, but these were sorted out either by making sure I was using the most up-to-date drivers, or, inexplicably, by uninstalling, then reinstalling SP2.

You should install it. There are lots of resources available to help you if you do have problems.

Good luck

I would install it?..I have installed it on all of my personal XP machines, as well as those of several of my friends and family and I have not had any problems. We have also deployed it on our office network(after thorough testing, especially the firewall) and we have yet to experience any major issues. The biggest thing that we have run into is having to train our users on the pop-up blocker.

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