Installing SP2

[Mel Lowe]

After installing SP2 will I have to reinstall all existing software on
my computer?





Regards,

Mel Lowe

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

Hi Mel, it's a service pack so you won't have to reinstall all existing software.

Some further info -

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
and
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935
Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
HD requirements for SP2

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| After installing SP2 will I have to reinstall all existing software on
| my computer?
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| Regards,
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| Mel Lowe

 

[Mel Lowe]

Hi Mel, it's a service pack so you won't have to reinstall all existing software.

Some further info -

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
and
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935
Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
HD requirements for SP2

Thanks, TaurArian, That's a relief! I do a lot of video editing
on my machine and am hoping the transition does not alter the
performance of some of the complex software I use. I take comfort in
your answer.
I have the SP2 disc I ordered from Microsoft when first released so
hopefully all will go well. I will check the links you provided and
make sure I do all pre-install work like running spyware programs.




Regards,

Mel Lowe

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

| >Hi Mel, it's a service pack so you won't have to reinstall all existing software.
| >
| >Some further info -
| >
| >What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
| >http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
| >and
| >http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;835935
| >Release notes for Windows XP Service Pack 2
| >
| >http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783
| >HD requirements for SP2
|
| Thanks, TaurArian, That's a relief! I do a lot of video editing
| on my machine and am hoping the transition does not alter the
| performance of some of the complex software I use. I take comfort in
| your answer.
| I have the SP2 disc I ordered from Microsoft when first released so
| hopefully all will go well. I will check the links you provided and
| make sure I do all pre-install work like running spyware programs.
|
|
|
|
| Regards,
|
| Mel Lowe

As a precaution - always do a full back up before a major Service Pack.
It doesn't hurt but could save a lot of grief.

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[Ken Blake, MVP]

After installing SP2 will I have to reinstall all existing software on
my computer?

Two points:

1. The direct answer to your question: No. Service packs should not
affect any installed software or any data on the computer.

2. Despite what I say above, there are never any guarantees. Things
*can* go wrong, and it's always prudent to be sure you have a backup
of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.

 

[Mel Lowe]

Two points:

1. The direct answer to your question: No. Service packs should not
affect any installed software or any data on the computer.

2. Despite what I say above, there are never any guarantees. Things
*can* go wrong, and it's always prudent to be sure you have a backup
of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.

Thanks to you both for your input. I understand there is no way to
guarantee behavior on any given machine. I will backup what I can and
cross my fingers for the rest. I've taken all the precautions,
updated bios and drivers. I have 3 spyware programs. I will run
them, reboot, run them again, if all is clear, I will reboot and use
the MS cd to install. Wish me luck!




Regards,

Mel Lowe

 

[Unknown]

If anything those spyware programs will cause you the only problems.

 

[Mel Lowe]

Thanks to you both for your input. I understand there is no way to
guarantee behavior on any given machine. I will backup what I can and
cross my fingers for the rest. I've taken all the precautions,
updated bios and drivers. I have 3 spyware programs. I will run
them, reboot, run them again, if all is clear, I will reboot and use
the MS cd to install. Wish me luck!




Regards,

Mel Lowe

Flawless install!





Regards,

Mel Lowe

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Flawless install!

Congratulations. Glad to hear it.

 

[Daave]

I have 3 spyware programs.

Then you may want to run some anti-spyware apps. ;-)

 

[Mel Lowe]

Congratulations. Glad to hear it.

Thanks! No issues whatsoever! Whew!




Regards,

Mel Lowe