Thanks, it just worries me to read all the problems some have. I would be
better off not reading them, but I read so I can learn what to do if I have
any problems and it makes me not want to do them, thanks, Jane

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> Jane;
> Most of the problems supposedly caused by updates are actually caused by
> pre-existing problems.
> Your computer must be free of spyware, viruses and other malware before
> updates are installed.
> All problems, known and unknown should be resolved before attempting
> updates.
> Part of this means you need to keep your antivirus up to date
> Using a firewall
> An up to date spyware detector
> And of course the latest Windows Updates:
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/security.htm
>
> The only reason to uninstall any Critical Update especially a Service Pack
> is if there are problems you are reasonably certain will be resolved by the
> uninstallation. And then it should be reinstalled as soon as a resolution
> is found.
>
> Do NOT uninstall SP-2 just because of the incomplete or faulty information
> given by the misinformed.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Jane" <Jane@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FB7A62B2-B273-432E-85E0-EF600D754CCD@microsoft.com...
> > there are a lot of techs on annoyance.org that recomend not doing updates,
> > some say they have not done them in years. and that they can destroy your
> > computer, now I am wondering if I should uninstall sp2, Jane
>
>
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