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Should I Install SP2? (Windows XP Service Pack 2)

by Leo A. Notenboom

You should install Windows Service Pack 2, but there are a few steps to take before you do.

Yes, with caveats…

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This recent article: Will SP2
Crash my machine? includes a list of steps you should take before
installing SP2, including checking for possible incompatibilities. Read
that article first.

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