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"Disaster for the Average User" on by bls745
Pros: Better Security
Cons: Compromised Many Programs
Summary: I finally agreed to update after endless nags from Microsoft for SP2. Immediately I had problems from e mail to Word and constant security clearance screens. So I removed SP2. Wrong thing to do. It rendered my whole system inoperable, I had to pay $200 to Advanced Software Support through Dell to reload Windows. I almost lost my data as well as even the safe boot system was inoperable for awhile. Admittedly, I'm not a tech expert but I'm not a novice either and all I can say is stay away from it.
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"Windows XP SP2 Gets a bad rap for no reasons" on by RockMTL
Pros: All you need if used right
Cons: I haven't encountered any
Summary: I'm kind of sick and tired of hearing all the SLAMS on SP2. I figure that those who do slam it, have nothing better to do. If you're a PC or Tech WIZ fine...do what you do best, but for the mass, SP2 is what the doctor ordered...I give it a 9 instead of 10 for the simple reason that...not enough emphasis was out on...making sure that your PC is clean...clean...clean...before downloading it. If you had problems before you downloaded SP2 with your PC, SP2 is not the magic wand to fix it. I would gather thats why many people have had problems.
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"Terrible program....a disgrace to operating systems" on by microchip470
Pros: Features on ie...although still not the best browser, firewall
Cons: slow, full of bugs, creates high levels of stress and havoc, and a pain to work with
Summary: I am very displeased with this product and it’s certainly not the best operating system on the market. Maybe for people who have never seen or operated a computer before and idiot users, I guess windows is all right and probably seems amazing, for everyone else it's a living hell. While security has improved slightly, Microsoft still has a long way to go so that its operating system catches most threats. In addition, windows runs operations and procedures in the background without the user knowing what's going on, unless you have special programs to identify the procedures. I have friends that used this product for work and Windsows XP SP2 crashed their entire network and took a while to get the problem solved. I also had trouble just getting into my computer, I kept getting the XP blue screen of death, and my computer would shut itself down automatically. The only reason why I use this product is because windows is so popular, most of the operating systems are obsolete and not compatible with as many programs and peripherals as windows is. I have used windows since ver 3.1 and I have hoped that they would come with a better operating system, at least close to what UNIX and Linux can accomplish, but it hasn't. I am fed up with windows, and the next computer i'll buy won't have windows on it. I'll probably buy a Mac pc, which i recommend as a good alternative because they are easy to use, compatible with most peripherals and software, and is great for media. While Macs cost more than the average pc, I think it's a good investment and to enjoy a quality operating system rather than buy a cheap pc and spending the next few years wishing the people who wrote the os be shot.
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"Works well on my new system but not on my old one" on by microgoomba
Pros: Pop-up blocker for IE, improved firewall, automatic updates, Windows Media Player 9 , works well on my new system
Cons: Large file, buggy, BSoD infested, doesn't work well on my old system
Summary: I downloaded Windows XP SP2 for fixing security holes, but its still mediocre. My old system: Emachines C2160 with Windows XP Home Edition(deceased) did crash frequently while starting up or on the computer and the BSoD (Blue Screen of Death) appears while on this old piece of junk. This update on my old PC is a memory hog and consumes memory and hard drive space. My new system have Windows XP Professional with SP2 and I never seen a crash on my new system and it works better. If you have an unreliable PC and you install XP SP2, you'll see many errors and blue screens, I recommend a custom-build PC or a Dell.
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"Not recommended" on by jerrylg
Pros: Works well on some sytems.
Cons: Causes problems
Summary: I installed SP2 twice using the installation CD on my new Dell computer running XP Home, and it became necessary for me to uninstall it each time. It made my system very "nervous."
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 user reviews
