Re: Service Pack 2 Good or Bad?

KittyG wrote: 
My Windows update is finally getting around to SP2 installation.  I've heard
this can affect XP compatibility issues even more.  I  don't use my computer
for work, mostly just games.  Is SP2 something that I want installed?

And would this fix the runtime errors on websites I visit where debugging is
suggested -but never seems to work? (IE6)


If it kills your compatibility mode, get the dosapps_sp2_patch.exe fix
http://support.packardbell.com/de/mypc/index.php?PibItemNr=6945970000&PibItemParent=P920400503

Even though it's on the Packard Bell site, it isn't specifically
for Packard Bell computers.

Make sure your computer is absolutely clean of spyware before
installing SP2 or it can hose your system.
.

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