I just installed windows xp on my pc and reformatted my drives, is windows service pack 2 a good idea to have on my pc. what are the benefits and what is it exactly?
2006-07-02 17:01:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It gathers many patches into one executable and also adds a basic firewall. It basically fixes Windows and updates it so you are less vulnerable to being hacked. You do need it to be able to patch Windows from now on.
2006-07-02 17:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason I have service pack 2 is because it was pre-installed on my new computer. I wouldn't bother getting it if it wasn't already on my pc.
As far as I'm concerned service pack 2 is just a glorified pop up blocker which takes up too much hard disk space. It also takes about 2 hours to download.
Instead of getting service pack 2 just use a different browser instead of internet explorer (maybe netscape or firefox) and download a free anti virus and anti spyware off the net (maybe spybot search and destroy and avast), also download a free firewall such as kerio, service pack 2 has a built in firewall but it's useless.
2006-07-03 00:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Service Pack 2 (SP2) fixes a lot of bugs that came with WinXP (no surprise) and makes it a lot more stable and less vulnerable to hacking etc. It's available from Microsoft on CD if you order it from their website.
2006-07-03 00:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rowdy answers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a good idea. It will update the security flaws that have been found in windows
2006-07-03 00:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by themilhouseman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely. Aside from updated drivers and a better hardware library. It has better features for IE as well. like pop-up blocker and firewall.(whether you use those features or not)
2006-07-03 00:07:37 · answer #5 · answered by ŚţΰāŔţ ● Ŧ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is an "on line" computer then yes , service pack 2 is necessary , however , if it is a computer you don't intend on connecting to the inter-net , you don't need it.
2006-07-03 00:06:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it will keep your computer safer and give it a longer life
2006-07-03 00:06:11 · answer #7 · answered by aaron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋