Helpfull Windows XP Sites and Must Reads!

[Steve R Jones]

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

Need More Help?

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

[SuperSparks]

Here is an article that only applies to anyone with the latest "Prescott" Pentium 4 processors - if you do have one then you need to read it or you could experience lockups after installing SP2:

XP SP2 vs Intel Prescott

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Why did you get an error and what can you do?
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/h...2/default.mspx

[SuperSparks]

60 Useful SP2 Links

[jmwills]

This site became available within the last day or so and thought it would be helpful to some of the new comers:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/yournewpc.mspx

[SuperSparks]

That looks like an excellent resource, thank you

I think this thread should stay at the top for a while.

[Steve R Jones]

PC setup cheat sheet

Tips and advice to get you started with your new PC

Useful Resources to Get You Started

• Microsoft At Home community
• Microsoft At Home support
• Keep your new computer secure
• Windows Marketplace

Other Helpful Resources
Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Home Edition

• Set up your computer
• Maintain your computer
• Customize your computer
• Troubleshoot your computer
• Tips
• Support options
• Downloads

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