"Ed O'Brien" <edward.j.obrien@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Like you. I always download SPs to my Desktop and install from there
> handing your pc over entirely to the installation.
>
> You must shut down all activity, including and especially firewall and
> virus scanner - even if this means temporarily uninstalling them - and
> even screensaver and power management options. Run any reliable registry
> cleaner (I use Registry Mechanic) so you're up to date in that area, and I
> suggest, but it's probably not really needed, run defrag.
>
> When all is ready, install SP1 first. This is vital as SP2 will not
> install without it. This can take between 20 minutes and 60 minutes,
> depending on your pc's spec.
>
> When it's done check all is okay with your favourite programmes and you
> are happy. (Leaving things for a day or two might be a good idea but a lot
> more work). Then, as with SP1, having made absolutely certain all
> unessential startup programmes have been closed, proceed to install SP2.
> This is a monster update of nearly 400Mb for 32 bit and nearly 600Mb for
> 64 bit. This took me 50 minutes (32 bit) including the prep work, but it
> could take as long as two hours.
>
> All in all, the most important element is preperation. The slightest
> intrusion while installing either SP can cause mayhem later.
>
> You can uninstall SP2 if it does go belly-up but in my experience, once
> uninstalled, it will not go back any better so getting it right first time
> is pretty well vital.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Ed
>
Thanks Ed, much appreciated.
God Bless... :-)