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 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.

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