Hello List an Lance , I believe that you will find the Free Trial of winzip is a VERY LARGE Down load !!!! , While bigspeed is very small !!!!! , Big is not always better !!!! , Winzip is Buggy And Hard to use !!!! , Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lance" <hty31b5@hotmail.com> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 5:27 PM Subject: RE: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Which file compression program is best/free? > Sue, WinZip has a 21 day trial period. After that it costs USD29.00. A > zip program is an essential tool on nay computer as so many files arrive > that way. It's also a handy way of compressing your own files to > conserve space. I have used WinZip for years and it is always reliable. > > WinZip can be found at: http://www.winzip.com/winzip.htm > > As well as the free BigZipper Phil mentioned, there are a couple of > other popular programs (not free): > > WinRAR http://www.rarlab.com/rar_archiver.htm > PKZip http://www.pkware.com/ > > BigZipper would suit your purposes at the moment, I feel. > > Lance > > -----Original Message----- > From: sue taylor [mailto:sutaylor@blueyonder.co.uk] > Sent: Thursday, 19 August 2004 07:14 > To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Which file compression program is > best/free? > > Maureen thanks for your response - I had wondered about Winzip - Is > Winzip a free download? or do I need to purchase it? > Regards Sue Taylor, UK > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list send a message to > GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the > body of the message. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > --- > avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. > Virus Database (VPS): 0434-1, 2004-08-17 > Tested on: 19/08/2004 10:16:03 AM > avast! - copyright (c) 2000-2004 ALWIL Software. > http://www.avast.com > > > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > DO NOT open unexpected file attachments from people, even if you know them. Verify with the sender first. This may be your only line of defence, other than AV Software, against mail "viruses" > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Pat, >Art >That's what happened the man that built my computer got in trouble so he put >windows xp on several high priced computers and rigged them so they would >crash in a few months all of us had the same windows xp?? The one THat took >theirs back to his shop lost theirs because when he collected most of them >he left town in the middle of the night. Pat So Sorry to hear that. It gives all computer people a "black eye" when something like that happens. Art

Pat, >I had Windows xp but when my computer crashed in 6 mo after it was bought I >put 98 on it as I had that cd from my daughters computer. Pat With Win98, Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double click on System. Click on the Device Manager tab. On the listing you should see CD-ROM with a + next to it. Click on the +. There you will see a list of the CD drives installed. If you see two, highlight them one at a time and press the Remove button on the bottom. After they have both been removed, Close everything down and reboot. Windows will re-install the CD as new hardware when it restarts. Art

What's wrong withWinZip?? I've had it for 6 yrs and it works just fine for me!! Maureen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Stevens" <joe2phil@drizzle.com> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 4:55 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Which file compression program is best/free? Hello Sue , Everybodys gonna tell you to go get Win Zip , DON`T Listen to them !! , Go to BIGSPEED ZIPPER !! " www.bigspeed.net " , based in Bulgaria , It works Flawlessly and is FREE !!! , Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: "sue taylor" <sutaylor@blueyonder.co.uk> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 1:11 PM Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Which file compression program is best/free? > I need to compress some files to email to a newly discovered cousins > and wonder if there is a free download compression program available. > Or if no freebies which program would be best to purchase? > Regards Sue Taylor, UK > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites of the Internet: > http://www.cyndislist.com > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

heather smith wrote: > > > For those who remember my traumas of a few days ago re; UFT and XP I have managed to retrieve data from various backups and even my old computer (my son did that bit!) and now have it installed on a laptop. I am now in the position of turning the data into GEDCOM ready for transfer to the main computer when I have a programme. > Heather I wrote before: > Now as far as a new program. TMG Ver 5 has many of the features in UFT > and will make a direct import using GenBridge (trade mark of Wholly > Genes Inc.) from your UFT files or backup. > > Many former UFT users are now using TMG. Join TMG-L and ask there how > former UFT users like the program and how difficult the transition is.> You do not need to use GEDCOM to transfer from UFT to TMG. bob gillis

Exactly my experience. Bill Houdek ----- Original Message ----- From: "Walt Conner" <wconner@onemain.com> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Genealogy and a healthy system > >After reading all the emails about XP , I am wondering if I will ever > change from ME, > > >about all I use my computer for now is email and recording my genealogy > > I am not sure why you would feel that way, I have been using XP Home > Edition for over 2 years and have had absolutely no problems, in fact, XP > has bailed me out several times when I have made dumb mistakes. My use is > the same as yours, Genealogy, email, news groups, some browsing. > > Walt Conner > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > DO NOT open unexpected file attachments from people, even if you know them. Verify with the sender first. This may be your only line of defence, other than AV Software, against mail "viruses" > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Joanna, >Hi, >I have automatic updates enabled. I checked under Add/Remove Programs and I >already have 17 Windows Hotfix files installed which have a (SP2) >incorporated in their names. Does this mean that I have already received >some of the SP2 files? If so, no problems have occurred so far. This is most likely the case. Art

Robin, >I keep checking the Windows update site and the service pack is not >appearing as a critical update yet. Does that mean its not available yet >or have i >already got it?? To date, it hasn't been released. Only in parts. Art

Pat, Sorry for the delay in answering. >Hi you two while you are up can you please give me a lesson? I didn't get >any manuels with my computer( long story) I have A compact disc rewritable >highspeed 48x16x48x----56 max -----3 1/2 floppy. On my Computer is states I >have A;-3 1/2 Floppy disc----C- Local Disc---D CD ROM--- E- CD ROM-- > I have 3 slots and 4 things?? THanks Pat It says this in My Computer? What operating system are you using? Do you have a DVD player also installed? What happens after you reboot? Do you see the same thing? Art

Two ways to do this Patricia: One, by clicking on the Control Panel | System | Properties, then clicking Turn Off Automatic Updates. Two, by clicking Control Panel | System | Administrative Tools | Services, then selecting Automatic Updates. In Automatic Updates, under Startup Type, right click Automatic, select Properties from the context menu and change the setting (in Startup Type) to Manual. Click OK. This is the more reliable way, incidentally. Lance -----Original Message----- From: Patricia J Weisshaus [mailto:patjw28@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, 18 August 2004 14:09 To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Re: Microsoft XP Service Pack Could someone please repeat how to turn off automatic update? Unfortunately, I don't still have the original message. Thanks. I see in Yahoo just now that Microsoft has delayed the release of the service pack. I could not get into the actual message, however. Pat ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites of the Internet: http://www.cyndislist.com ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0434-1, 2004-08-17 Tested on: 18/08/2004 3:46:18 PM avast! - copyright (c) 2000-2004 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com

One of those 5.5 inch drives is a cd burner drive, the other a cd rom. John Ballard ----- Original Message ----- From: "pat nix" <pnix@accessatc.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:26 PM Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Lesson Please > Hi you two while you are up can you please give me a lesson? I didn't get > any manuels with my computer( long story) I have A compact disc rewritable > highspeed 48x16x48x----56 max -----3 1/2 floppy. On my Computer is states I > have A;-3 1/2 Floppy disc----C- Local Disc---D CD ROM--- E- CD ROM-- > I have 3 slots and 4 things?? THanks Pat > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > DO NOT open unexpected file attachments from people, even if you know them. Verify with the sender first. This may be your only line of defence, other than AV Software, against mail "viruses" > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

In a message dated 8/18/2004 9:56:05 AM US Mountain Standard Time, wconner@onemain.com writes: I am not sure why you would feel that way, I have been using XP Home Edition for over 2 years and have had absolutely no problems, in fact, XP has bailed me out several times when I have made dumb mistakes. My use is the same as yours, Genealogy, email, news groups, some browsing. I, too, have used Windows XP for several years and have had absolutely no problems with it. LV

Hello Sue , Everybodys gonna tell you to go get Win Zip , DON`T Listen to them !! , Go to BIGSPEED ZIPPER !! " www.bigspeed.net " , based in Bulgaria , It works Flawlessly and is FREE !!! , Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: "sue taylor" <sutaylor@blueyonder.co.uk> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 1:11 PM Subject: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Which file compression program is best/free? > I need to compress some files to email to a newly discovered cousins > and wonder if there is a free download compression program available. > Or if no freebies which program would be best to purchase? > Regards Sue Taylor, UK > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites of the Internet: > http://www.cyndislist.com > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Sounds logical and a good "guess" :-). Perhaps someone on "dial-up" may be able to relate what happens when the time comes, to help other "dial-up" users understand the process. Any volunteers? :-). It's no problem for broadband users - well, I had none. Lance -----Original Message----- From: dolphin213 [mailto:dolphin213@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, 18 August 2004 12:51 To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Windows XP service pack I don't think this will be the case. Microsoft is aware of dial-up connection speed limits. They will most likely break it down into pieces and distribute it that way. At least that is what they have been doing so far. Just a guess! Art >What you have to bear in mind, Janet, is that it will be a 75 MB+ >download, something that would probably strain the limits of your >"dial-up" connection. I would suggest you turn off "auto" and check >downloads manually for the next few weeks (until the CD is available). >That way, you won't tie-up your computer while it struggles with a >massive download. Manual download will also show the "SP2" but don't >select it - wait for the CD. Chances are that if you attempt a download >(on dial-up) the download could be interrupted and this may result in a >faulty result. ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 0434-1, 2004-08-17 Tested on: 18/08/2004 1:13:56 PM avast! - copyright (c) 2000-2004 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com

What you have to bear in mind, Janet, is that it will be a 75 MB+ download, something that would probably strain the limits of your "dial-up" connection. I would suggest you turn off "auto" and check downloads manually for the next few weeks (until the CD is available). That way, you won't tie-up your computer while it struggles with a massive download. Manual download will also show the "SP2" but don't select it - wait for the CD. Chances are that if you attempt a download (on dial-up) the download could be interrupted and this may result in a faulty result. Lance -----Original Message----- From: Janet Yancey [mailto:jjc@gvtc.com] Sent: Wednesday, 18 August 2004 00:43 To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Windows XP service pack Lance, again thank you for your valuable information! I am on "dial-up", and also am set up for "automatic download of the Windows XP service pack. I just went in on the Windows XP page, and typed in the Windows XP CD. It was stated that it will be available at a later time this summer. If I have an automatic download will this take place while I am working on line, or do I have to go to that particular page while it is being downloaded? Thanks again, Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lance" <hty31b5@hotmail.com> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 5:51 PM Subject: RE: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Windows XP service pack > Keeping abreast of computer issues is a difficult task, and I like to > leave that to the acknowledged experts in the field to keep me in touch. > My newsletters I have received all seem to lean towards WAITING before > installing Win XP Service Pack 2. > > Why? In essence Service Pack 2 deals with security issues and is > designed to literally force those users of the Internet who don't have > up to date firewalls or anti-virus programs installed and kept current, > at present, into having them, whether they like it or not. Now, if you > fall into that category, DON'T DELAY! Install SP2 ASAP! If you have an > up to date firewall and AV program (or two) installed, you can wait > until potential bugs are ironed out. Simple isn't it? You just have to > decide which category you are in. > > But don't take my word for it. Read what some of the well-known Windows > experts have to say: > http://langa.com/newsletters/2004/2004-08-16.htm > http://www.scotsnewsletter.com/60.htm > http://channelzone.ziffdavis.com/article2/0,1759,1633858,00.asp > http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2210420 > 7 > > As you will read, this is not just a simple patch; it is a virtual > upgrade to a new OS (but still using the same name). It is large - 75 MB > - so those on dial-up may need to request a CD copy from Microsoft (it's > free). > > The final decision lies with each individual. > > Lance > > -----Original Message----- > From: dolphin213 [mailto:dolphin213@cox.net] > Sent: Monday, 16 August 2004 06:14 > To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Windows XP service pack > > > Jean, > > >Microsoft is about to issue > >a > > > large Service Pack for XP. You can read more about this and how to > >prepare > > > your computer at: > _http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx_ > >(http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx) > > > >A word of caution --------- at my computer class on Friday, my > instructor > >warned not to be in a big rush to download this service pack. He > suggested > >waiting for about a month --- maybe to work out the "glitches"? For > >what it's > >worth------------ > >Jean in CA > > While I hate to disagree with your instructor, if you go to Start > > Control > Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Scroll down the list towards the > bottom, > look for Windows XP Hotfix. You should see that there are several SP2 > patches already installed. This is of course if your computer is kept > up-to-date. > > Microsoft originally planned to release this SP in the spring. It has > undergone several changes since that time. The fact that most of the > updates evolve security, those people with broadband connections should > not > wait. People on dial-up service "may" be able to wait as they are not > as > vulnerable to attacks. > > I have seen warnings about each and every Service Pack that Microsoft > has > ever put out. Some, if not all, are put out by the very people that > would > like to get into your system. If there are so many problems with it, > as > I've heard on various lists, could you tell me why every major computer > magazine in the US is recommending that you do not delay with the > installation? > > Just my thoughts and opinion. > > Art > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list send a message to > GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the > body of the message. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > --- > avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. > Virus Database (VPS): 0433-3, 2004-08-13 > Tested on: 16/08/2004 8:50:20 AM > avast! - copyright (c) 2000-2004 ALWIL Software. > http://www.avast.com > > > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > DO NOT open unexpected file attachments from people, even if you know them. Verify with the sender first. This may be your only line of defence, other than AV Software, against mail "viruses" > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. 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>After reading all the emails about XP , I am wondering if I will ever change from ME, >about all I use my computer for now is email and recording my genealogy I am not sure why you would feel that way, I have been using XP Home Edition for over 2 years and have had absolutely no problems, in fact, XP has bailed me out several times when I have made dumb mistakes. My use is the same as yours, Genealogy, email, news groups, some browsing. Walt Conner

Hi, I have automatic updates enabled. I checked under Add/Remove Programs and I already have 17 Windows Hotfix files installed which have a (SP2) incorporated in their names. Does this mean that I have already received some of the SP2 files? If so, no problems have occurred so far. Joanna Smith Dunn -----Original Message----- From: RobLMilner@aol.com [mailto:RobLMilner@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 6:21 AM To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Windows XP service pack I keep checking the Windows update site and the service pack is not appearing as a critical update yet. Does that mean its not available yet or have i already got it?? Robin ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

I keep checking the Windows update site and the service pack is not appearing as a critical update yet. Does that mean its not available yet or have i already got it?? Robin

Thanks, Lance .... I was afraid that might happen. I did turn off the "auto", and will wait for the CD. Just think, if everyone does this, who has dial-up, what a big mess this could be! Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lance" <hty31b5@hotmail.com> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 9:43 PM Subject: RE: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Windows XP service pack > What you have to bear in mind, Janet, is that it will be a 75 MB+ > download, something that would probably strain the limits of your > "dial-up" connection. I would suggest you turn off "auto" and check > downloads manually for the next few weeks (until the CD is available). > That way, you won't tie-up your computer while it struggles with a > massive download. Manual download will also show the "SP2" but don't > select it - wait for the CD. Chances are that if you attempt a download > (on dial-up) the download could be interrupted and this may result in a > faulty result. > > Lance > > -----Original Message----- > From: Janet Yancey [mailto:jjc@gvtc.com] > Sent: Wednesday, 18 August 2004 00:43 > To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Windows XP service pack > > Lance, again thank you for your valuable information! > I am on "dial-up", and also am set up for "automatic download of the > Windows > XP service pack. > I just went in on the Windows XP page, and typed in the Windows XP CD. > It > was stated that it will be available at a later time this summer. > If I have an automatic download will this take place while I am working > on > line, or do I have to go to that particular page while it is being > downloaded? > Thanks again, Janet > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lance" <hty31b5@hotmail.com> > To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 5:51 PM > Subject: RE: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Windows XP service pack > > > > Keeping abreast of computer issues is a difficult task, and I like to > > leave that to the acknowledged experts in the field to keep me in > touch. > > My newsletters I have received all seem to lean towards WAITING before > > installing Win XP Service Pack 2. > > > > Why? In essence Service Pack 2 deals with security issues and is > > designed to literally force those users of the Internet who don't have > > up to date firewalls or anti-virus programs installed and kept > current, > > at present, into having them, whether they like it or not. Now, if you > > fall into that category, DON'T DELAY! Install SP2 ASAP! If you have an > > up to date firewall and AV program (or two) installed, you can wait > > until potential bugs are ironed out. Simple isn't it? You just have to > > decide which category you are in. > > > > But don't take my word for it. Read what some of the well-known > Windows > > experts have to say: > > http://langa.com/newsletters/2004/2004-08-16.htm > > http://www.scotsnewsletter.com/60.htm > > http://channelzone.ziffdavis.com/article2/0,1759,1633858,00.asp > > > http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=2210420 > > 7 > > > > As you will read, this is not just a simple patch; it is a virtual > > upgrade to a new OS (but still using the same name). It is large - 75 > MB > > - so those on dial-up may need to request a CD copy from Microsoft > (it's > > free). > > > > The final decision lies with each individual. > > > > Lance > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: dolphin213 [mailto:dolphin213@cox.net] > > Sent: Monday, 16 August 2004 06:14 > > To: GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Windows XP service pack > > > > > > Jean, > > > > >Microsoft is about to issue > > >a > > > > large Service Pack for XP. You can read more about this and how > to > > >prepare > > > > your computer at: > > _http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx_ > > >(http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx) > > > > > >A word of caution --------- at my computer class on Friday, my > > instructor > > >warned not to be in a big rush to download this service pack. He > > suggested > > >waiting for about a month --- maybe to work out the "glitches"? For > > >what it's > > >worth------------ > > >Jean in CA > > > > While I hate to disagree with your instructor, if you go to Start > > > Control > > Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Scroll down the list towards the > > bottom, > > look for Windows XP Hotfix. You should see that there are several SP2 > > patches already installed. This is of course if your computer is kept > > up-to-date. > > > > Microsoft originally planned to release this SP in the spring. It has > > undergone several changes since that time. The fact that most of the > > updates evolve security, those people with broadband connections > should > > not > > wait. People on dial-up service "may" be able to wait as they are not > > as > > vulnerable to attacks. > > > > I have seen warnings about each and every Service Pack that Microsoft > > has > > ever put out. Some, if not all, are put out by the very people that > > would > > like to get into your system. If there are so many problems with it, > > as > > I've heard on various lists, could you tell me why every major > computer > > magazine in the US is recommending that you do not delay with the > > installation? > > > > Just my thoughts and opinion. > > > > Art > > > > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > > To unsubscribe from this list send a message to > > GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the > > body of the message. > > > > ============================== > > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > --- > > avast! 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I don't have XP. I am still using W ME ,on my computer, but do have a dial up connection and some updates get stopped when the connection breaks, which has been a lot lately especiall early in the morning about this time for some reason,some will restart from the first and some will pick up where they left off, and I can't tell you which. After reading all the emails about XP , I am wondering if I will ever change from ME, I know that there is going to be a time when I won't be able to use all the programs, but maybe what I use , I will still be able to use on ME, I am a home user, and about all I use my computer for now is email and recording my genealogy, and use the search engines to" window"shop for things I am condidering buying . Right now I am not even keeping my finances on it, Like a lot of people I learn to use the programs I use the most and that is all, I don't care what makes it work, I just want it to work when I need it. and I try to keep it very clean and up todate. Peggy in Texas