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January 21st, 2005 20:00

SP2

Hi, I have had no problems with Windows Xp SP1(knock on wood), and for that reason I have held off upgrading windows to service pack 2, b/c if it's not broke dont fix it. What are the dangers of upgrading to SP2, what are the pluses, and is it worth it, or should i just leave my system alone since it is working perfectly fine?
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    Chuck411

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    Posted January 21st, 2005 20:00

    alrright, should i do anyhting first
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    nahtanoj

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    Posted January 21st, 2005 20:00

    When Microsoft provides a patch to more holes, take it. Just make sure you don't try to use your computer for anything during the update. I've seen some disasters happen when people do that. In short, yes, you do need the update.
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    Posted January 21st, 2005 21:00

    Yes, I have windows XP, how do i back up files, b/c the way windows said to do it seems not to work for me, what anti spyware software do you suggest i download, or is my virus scan on Mcafee, fine for searching for spyware?
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    simpswr

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    Posted January 21st, 2005 21:00

    Have a look at this . .

    wrs

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    SR45

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    Posted January 21st, 2005 21:00

    Microsoft has stated that before installing the updates ( SP- 2 ), you should download and run a good spyware program and get all the spyware stuff off your system.  A number of problems has been reported when people install sp-2 first without doing a spyware scan.  Also make a restore point on your system.  You are running windows xp are you not.  That sp-2 is for xp

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    Message Edited by SR45 on 01-21-2005 05:01 PM

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    Posted January 21st, 2005 23:00

    http://www.lavasoftusa.com/   Spyware program
    http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html    Spyware program
    http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html          Spyware program
    http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html         Belarc cpu and computer information

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