Windows XP Service Pack 2 ???

[LOZ]

I would just like to know whether I should download Windows XP Service Pack 2 .What problem if any may I have very interested in your replys .My main concern is that it may have caused printer driver problems in the past.
Thanks in advance LOZ.
NZ cold and wet one day and just the same the next.

[sheepie]

I haven't had any problems with it at all - but others have had immense problems!
Toss a coin!

[birddog114]

Me too! my PCs are running with SP2 and flying.

[mudder]

Same here, loaded SP2 and didn't notice any issues with images...

[Soulboy]

I think considering how long SP2 has been out now, any of those initial problems are likely to have been fixed by the manufactures.

[MattC]

LOZ,

SP2 has been around for about 6 months now, so all of the major bugs have been sorted. There are now about 20 or so updates for a typical XP SP2 installation. Most drivers have been updated, same for software. Just hit the update sites for all of your hardware and software. It should be troublefree.
IMO you should install. SP2 addresses many, many security issues.

Cheers

Matt

[ozimax]

Installed it on my 17yo son's PC a few months back, had nothing but trouble, numerous crashes, never worked right so uninstalled it and went back. That's only my experience, and that's why I personally swear by mac osx

Max

[stubbsy]

Loz

SP2 makes Windows the most stable and secure OS Microsoft have ever had. While a tiny number of people have had problems the vast majority have not. I'd definitely recommend you do it if only for the long list of security holes it plugs. But be warned it's a big dl - although you could/can get a free SP2 CD from MS

[mcamp]

No problems though I did have trouble with my Wacom Tablet (SAphire) after SP2 was installed. Needed new drivers.

[birddog114]

Full SP2 is around 340Mb

[sheepie]

free SP2 CD from MS

I got that one, although I'd already installed SP2. Since it was free, I grabbed it - took around a week to arrive IIRC.
The download didn't worry me. Optus cable is good

[fozzie]

Loz,

I have been running SP2 for approximately 6 months, with no problems at all. Currently running a very basic colour printer HP840C, and had no problems. One day, I will invest in a Epson R1800...from the 'Guru' Birddog114.

[LOZ]

Thanks all I will give it a go .I’m running industrial ink jet barcode printers with wireless connection .These unit have a mind of their own :evil