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Thread ID: 31101	2003-03-12 00:56:00	Please help with SP1	Ladybug (3129)	Press F1

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127456	2003-03-12 00:56:00	Hi ya. This might sound like a silly question to some but this stuff is all new to me. Ive finally got hold of the PC World Mag with the CD for SP1 on it. It says "make a back up of data and systems files prior to installing this programme" How do I do that? Do I need to buy CD's for this - if so which ones? Also once I download the SP1 - what do I need to do then - does it do auto updates or do I do them manually. Also when do they bring out a new version. Thanks for any info	Ladybug (3129)
127457	2003-03-12 00:59:00	Sorry forgot to say I have Windows XP - Home Edition	Ladybug (3129)
127458	2003-03-12 01:05:00	save any critical data to cd, floppy, zip etc in case something goes wrong with the sp1 update. if i remeber correctly when you run the sp1 update it will make a restore point so you can go back to pre sp1 if it fails.] copy the sp1 update of the cd and run it. all updates are in it. after sp1 is successfully installed then do your normal windows updates. there are a few newer ones you may need to get.	tweak'e (174)
127459	2003-03-12 01:12:00	use a image program to store a COMPRESSED copy of your C: to cdrs or another Partition is best have it if you need help; then try the service pack out it has caused slow down s and problems etc on some PCs	kiwibeat (304)
127460	2003-03-12 03:42:00	hey guys ladybug does not understand the how or whys of this sp1, she is only going by what she was told in another thread here at pf1. so shes a bit lost could someone explain sp1 a bit? why do we need it, what does it do ? why does it slow the machine down? how do you tell if its working? and why do we still need upgrades if this thing is so flash? i think more than just ladybug would be interested in this info, please can anyone help us, beetle	beetle (243)
127461	2003-03-12 04:17:00	> hey guys ladybug does not understand the how or whys > of this sp1, > she is only going by what she was told in another > thread here at pf1. > > so shes a bit lost could someone explain sp1 a bit? > > why do we need it, > what does it do ? > why does it slow the machine down? > how do you tell if its working? > and why do we still need upgrades if this thing is so > flash? > > i think more than just ladybug would be interested in > this info, please can anyone help us, > > beetle Have a look here: www.microsoft.com This will answer most of your question & tell you a wee bit about why you need Win XP SP1 Also if you run windows update http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ it will tell you that you need SP 1 & what other patches / fixes you need.	stu140103 (137)
127462	2003-03-12 04:23:00	Also you might want to have a read here: grc.com About why you really need win XP SP1 Also http://grc.com/ is a good place to test your computers Internet security & also this site will tell you a bit about Internet security etc…. I hope this helps Stuart.	stu140103 (137)
127463	2003-03-12 04:25:00	opps I also meant to say: If you Ladybug need any more information just ask.... :)	stu140103 (137)
127464	2003-03-12 05:20:00	Hey Stu, your first link does not work. Try this page here (www.microsoft.com) to get there. Do have a look at that page for a good explanation of SP1, Ladybug and Beetle. In a nutshell: > why do we need it To fix up security "holes" discovered since Win XP was first released and improve compatibility with some hardware/software. > what does it do ? As above. > why does it slow the machine down? Sometimes it does, sometimes it does not. You probably will not notice any difference. > how do you tell if its working? You should not really notice any difference. You will know if it is NOT working if your computer starts playing up and you have done nothing else. This is unlikely however. > and why do we still need upgrades if this thing is so flash? To keep the bad guys out of your computer!! > It says "make a back up of data and systems files prior to installing this programme" How do I do that? Do I need to buy CD's for this - if so which ones? Do you have a CD writer? If you do, then backup (ie, save) all the documents you have created to a CD. Go to the FAQ section (link top right of this page) and follow the instructions in FAQ #7. > Also once I download the SP1 - what do I need to do then You read the instructions on the CD and then install the SP1 on your computer. > does it do auto updates or do I do them manually. I would have thought your computer should actually be doing the updates automatically already. If it is not then you can set it to do so after you have installed SP1. If you need help with this come back and start a new thread for it. > Also when do they bring out a new version. New updates are brought out whenever required, eg when a new security threat is discovered and fixed. New Service Packs are brought out when Microsoft feel like it.	Susan B (19)
127465	2003-03-12 08:56:00	Thank you all - there is a lot of info here I must work thru. Much appreciated. Any questions I will ask. Thank you again	Ladybug (3129)
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