Re: Fresh Re-Install of XP SP1. When to install XP SP2?

Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Install SP2 immediately before the machine touches the Internet in
> any way.

Just wanted to say thanks to you and MowGreen. SP2 is now installed and
all critical updates applied to date that are available.

> Also - dial-up? There are 80+ updates after SP2 - expect 24-48 hours
> of download unless you just get all the updates for them, copy them to
> CD/DVD/USB drive and bring it to the machine.

It only took about 5 hours via dial-up once I got SP2 installed. ;-)

I intentionally skipped the .Net Framework updates until I get it hooked
up to a broadband connection.