SP2 - Happy customer

[lew]

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Since we mostly see horror stories and problems here I thought some words of
encouragement might be in order.

I downloaded the full 266 MB SP2 (13 minute download) and burned it to a
CDR. I first tried updating an old networked desktop (desperately in need
of format and reload) and it choked. Formatted and reloaded XP Pro and the
SP2 installed smoothly. I followed that with my laptop and main desktop,
also seamless installs. Very pleased witht he result, network working fine.
I did make sure everything was updated before the upgrade. I hope the WU
version works as well for everyone.

 

[Guest]

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Formatted and reloaded???

Well that sounds like quite a lot of fun if you had over fifty programs
installed, which also had updates to apply. LOL

"Lew" <lewill@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Since we mostly see horror stories and problems here I thought some words
of
> encouragement might be in order.
>
> I downloaded the full 266 MB SP2 (13 minute download) and burned it to a
> CDR. I first tried updating an old networked desktop (desperately in need
> of format and reload) and it choked. Formatted and reloaded XP Pro and
the
> SP2 installed smoothly. I followed that with my laptop and main desktop,
> also seamless installs. Very pleased witht he result, network working
fine.
> I did make sure everything was updated before the upgrade. I hope the WU
> version works as well for everyone.
>
>

 

[lew]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

It's amazing how many programs I put on there over the past few years and
never used. Much leaner now....and faster for an old P3 866. Now I can
start putting more unused programs on there. Heh Heh!

"WindowsXP-he" <wxp@msnewsgrouponly.net> wrote in message
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> Formatted and reloaded???
>
> Well that sounds like quite a lot of fun if you had over fifty programs
> installed, which also had updates to apply. LOL
>
> "Lew" <lewill@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:ettxDpghEHA.384@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Since we mostly see horror stories and problems here I thought some words
> of
>> encouragement might be in order.
>>
>> I downloaded the full 266 MB SP2 (13 minute download) and burned it to a
>> CDR. I first tried updating an old networked desktop (desperately in
>> need
>> of format and reload) and it choked. Formatted and reloaded XP Pro and
> the
>> SP2 installed smoothly. I followed that with my laptop and main desktop,
>> also seamless installs. Very pleased witht he result, network working
> fine.
>> I did make sure everything was updated before the upgrade. I hope the WU
>> version works as well for everyone.
>>
>>
>
>