If you haven’t installed SP2 for Windows XP, you should check and see what your hardware vendor has to say about it before you do the install.

There are web sites around the net, that are about general issues with SP2, but you should check your PC makers web site for any issues that may be related directly to your hardware.

The big makers have issued their own recommendations for upgrading their PCs to SP2. Check them out here:

Dell

HP & Compaq

Sony

Gateway

Some other issues that have been disscussed during the show, have been make sure your system is clean: no spyware or virus on your machine, this can cause problems with the SP2 install also.

for help on spyware removal check the tips page of the wiki.

To order the SP2 CD from Microsoft go here.