Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Support Center

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Got questions about Windows XP SP2? Running into problems with hardware or programs now that you've installed the service pack? This portal can help you find answers and troubleshoot SP2 on your home computer, notebook or network. Look for answers and solutions to the three most common topics.
On this Page:
  • Installing Service Pack 2
  • What to do after installing Service Pack 2
  • Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2


Most Popular Knowledge Base Articles
  • You receive a "Stop: c0000135" and "winsrv was not found" error message after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2
  • Your computer stops responding when you restart after you install Windows XP SP2
  • Description of the Windows Firewall feature in SP2
  • Some programs seem to stop working after you install SP2
  • Detailed Windows XP SP2 installation walkthrough



Must See to Believe - Long List-> List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2 - link
Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 - link
Programs that are known to experience a loss of functionality when they run on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer - link
Spyware interferes with Microsoft patch - link

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Contact a Support Professional by E-Mail, Online or Phone - link