Top 10 Reasons to Install  XP SP 2

1. Help protect your PC from harmful attachments. By Alerting you to potentially unsafe attachments, Windows XP SP2 helps to guard your computer from viruses that can spread through Internet Explorer, Outlook Express and Windows Messenger.

2. Improve your privacy when you're on the Web. SP2 helps protect your private information by applying the security settings that guard you PC to the files and content downloaded using Internet Explorer.

3. Avoid potentially unsafe downloads. Internet Explorer download monitoring and the Internet Explorer Information Bar warn you about potentially harmful downloads and give you the option to block files that could be malicious.

4. Reduce annoying pop-ups. Internet Explorer Pop-Up Blocker makes browsing the internet more enjoyable by helping you reduce the unwanted ads and content that pop up when you're browsing the Web.

5. Get Firewall protection from startup to shutdown. The powerful, built-in Windows Firewall is now turned on by default. This helps protect Windows XP against viruses and worms that can spread over the internet.

6. Take control of your security settings. The new Windows Security Center allows you to easily view your security status and manage key security settings in one convenient place.

7. Get the latest updates easily. Enhancements to Windows XP's Automatic Updates feature make it even easier to access Windows updates. PLUS, new technology has been added to help dial-up customers download updates more efficiently.

8. Help protect your e-mail address. Improvements to Outlook Express help reduce unwanted e-mail by limiting the possibility of your e-mail address being validated by potential spammers.

9. Take action against crashes caused by browser add-ons. The new Add-On Manager in Internet Explorer lets you easily view and control add-ons to reduce the potential for crashes and enjoy a more trouble-free browsing experience.

10. Go wireless without the hassle. SP2 improves wireless support and simplifies the process of discovering and connecting to wireless networks in your home or on the road.

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Indicates important security information and settings.

 Notifies you of a potential security risk.

Situation is more secure. Your computer is using recommended security settings.

Warning: situation is potentially harmful. Consider adjusting security settings to enhance the security of your computer.

Your computer’s current security settings are not recommended.

1. Check your computer for unwanted software. You can detect and remove unwanted software (for example spyware) from your computer using a variety of tools.

2. Get the latest manufacturer or PC component updates for SP2. As one of the steps to ensuring you have all of the support information you need to install SP2, Microsoft recommends that you visit the websites of either the PC manufacturer or the PC component (motherboard, modem, sound or video card, etc) manufacturer, first and search for any information about SP2 that might apply to your computer.

3. Protect your important files. It is also HIGHLY recommended that you back up your important and irreplaceable personal information, such as pictures, documents, music and financial data.

To  install the service pack, your computer must have a CD-Rom drive or an internet connection and meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Make sure users are logged off.

2. Get the latest Windows updates.

3. Give laptops enough power.

4. Be sure to be logged in as the administrator.