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12-17-2003, 02:04 PM
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I want to buy window xp pro, any advise on what service packages to get? upgrades? anything! please help me out I am new and do not understand much about this op. I want to set up a home wireless network as well
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12-17-2003, 02:08 PM
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Hi frankie385,
You'll want to install Service Pack 1 (SP1) at the very least since it has many patches. Then check the Windows Update site and install any new Critical Updates and Windows XP patches that apply. |
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12-17-2003, 02:28 PM
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Don't worry about where to find patches or which to get. Once your OS is installed the first place I go is to windowsupdate.com. There M$ will tell you everything you need to d/l to make your OS secure. Make sure you bookmark and check back regularly with the site for any new patches/fixes.
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12-17-2003, 02:34 PM
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When you go to Windows Update, get the critical updates for sure. I would stay away from suggested driver updates, though.
One of the critical updates will be for SP1. |
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12-17-2003, 03:07 PM
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One thing I have found with Windows Update, when you download Windows Media Player (which I often do as the last item to add) you need to go back to Update and run it again. There is a security patch that relates to WMP that isn't recommended until after you have installed the latest WMP.
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12-17-2003, 07:13 PM
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Also, when you get ready to purchase XP Pro, you can look for a version that already includes SP-1. That way you won't have to download the service pack, only any other updates as suggested.
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