You can set your automatic updates to "download only" and the update won't
be installed until you permit it (you will be reminded regularly that the
update is ready to install).

I would take the fear you have of SP2 and channel it into learning how to
backup your system.  Then, if SP2 does anything unrecoverable, you'll have
your backup and can restore the computer without losing important
information.

Carl

-----Original Message-----
From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Karen
Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 10:22 PM
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Subject: [PCBUILD] XP2 service pack

I am pretty much a novice.  I understand that eventually I should be
receiving the XP2 Service Pack thru my automatic updates feature.  (I have a
Dell, XP Home 2000).  I've read some stuff about problems with the new XP2.
I've ordered the CD, but now have cold feet, and am wondering if I should
maybe turn off my automatic updates & wait till the "bugs" are worked out.
- trouble is, I'm not savvy enough to know if I'm asked first whether I want
to install an update, whether I should or should not, so have been just
getting all the automatic ones.

Thanks for your advice.

karen McCain

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