windows xp prof. service pack update

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Ladan

Hi-

I wanted to install the latest service pack update today
and after a partial update the instruction was to do a
system backup first and then continue - go to Next. I
don't have a way of backing up my computer right now -
is it safe to take a chance and do a complete update
install without backing up?

Thanks.
 
Ladan said:
Hi-

I wanted to install the latest service pack update today
and after a partial update the instruction was to do a
system backup first and then continue - go to Next. I
don't have a way of backing up my computer right now -
is it safe to take a chance and do a complete update
install without backing up?

Thanks.
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Suggest;
Backup (copy to wherever you can, floppys even) any data-files (documents),
set a 'System Restore' point. Let it go at that.
 
Ladan said:
I wanted to install the latest service pack update today
and after a partial update the instruction was to do a
system backup first and then continue - go to Next. I
don't have a way of backing up my computer right now -
is it safe to take a chance and do a complete update
install without backing up?
Click to expand...

Usually yes, but of course there is no guarantee for that no problems
will occur.
 
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