Re: windows xp sp2



Ray wrote:

I have windows xp home edition and I tried to install sp2 about a year ago
and it crashed my computer. If I try to the updates to install sp2 will it
crash my computer again?

No one can answer that since we can't see your computer from here. Problems
installing SP2 usually arise from inadequate preparation of the machine
and/or malware infestation. Here are links to help you prepare for SP2:

Make sure your computer is clean:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2? -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2

Follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist -
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

SP2 links to OEMs - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

http://aumha.net - See SP2 forums

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#sp2 - Windows SP2 Information,
Guidelines and Troubleshooting

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#General

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a professional computer repair
shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA).

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"
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