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More info?)
Does anyone know where I can download a copy of index.dat file 85kb
I use windows xp pro, will a copy from ME work. Trying to get my system
information to open instead of Help & Support. I don't know anyone with
windows xp pro, I am disabled and don't get out of the house much. Thanks
again for all your help.
"jct883" wrote:
> I downloaded SP1 and I want to take the time to thank all of you that helped
> me with my problem.
>
> "Will Denny" wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> > SP1/a can be downloaded from here:
> >
> >
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/default.mspx
> >
> > I've had no problems with SP2. The following articles are very useful for a
> > SP2 pre-installation:
> >
> > "Introduction to Windows XP Service Pack 2" - by Barb Bowman
> >
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/expert/bowman_introtosp2.mspx
> >
> > "What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2"
> >
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
> >
> > So long as your SP1/a system is running properly - you shold be OK with SP2.
> > Before installing SP2, run Defrag, Disk Cleanup, your Anti virus and spyware
> > programs. Then before you install SP2 disable your Anti Virus program.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Will Denny
> > MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> > Please reply to the News Groups
> >
> >
> > "jct883" <jct883@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:C82F8689-23D7-479C-B9BF-C86EBDDFE00A@microsoft.com...
> > > Thanks for your quick response. I don't have a SP1 disc, when it was
> > > avaible
> > > I downloaded it from microsoft on their site. Is there anywhere to
> > > download
> > > it from now? I've seen your name alot on the forum . This leads me to
> > > belive
> > > that you are very up to date on computers and their functions. Do you
> > > think
> > > SP2 is a good thing to put on windows xp pro? I only know what I read in
> > > the
> > > forums, and do you use SP2 on your system? Thanks
> > >
> > > "Will Denny" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi
> > >>
> > >> Have you been to Windows Update to see exactly what needs to bo
> > >> downloaded?
> > >> I think you'll find you will be offered SP2 and not SP1. If you have an
> > >> SP1
> > >> CD, then you can install that.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >> Will Denny
> > >> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> > >> Please reply to the News Groups
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "jct883" <jct883@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:14E409BF-6B46-4668-9A79-E1C865B6D264@microsoft.com...
> > >> >I restored my computer to factory settings. My question is do I need to
> > >> > download SP1 or what do I need to do. Scared to download SP2 hearing
> > >> > and
> > >> > reading all kind of bad things in the forums about it. I use Zone
> > >> > firewall
> > >> > with Mcafee virus protection. Spybot, adware, spyware dr., and I use
> > >> > webwasher. I update my system daily. Is there anything else I need to
> > >> > do.
> > >> > Trying to learn, Please be patient with a newbie. Thanks
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >