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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
1.0 stars
"Disaster for the Average User"
Pros: Better Security
Cons: Compromised Many Programs
Summary: I finally agreed to update after endless nags from Microsoft for SP2. Immediately I had problems from e mail to Word and constant security clearance screens. So I removed SP2. Wrong thing to do. It rendered my whole system inoperable, I had to pay $... read more >>
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Windows XP SP2 Gets a bad rap for no reasons"
Pros: All you need if used right
Cons: I haven't encountered any
Summary: I'm kind of sick and tired of hearing all the SLAMS on SP2. I figure that those who do slam it, have nothing better to do. If you're a PC or Tech WIZ fine...do what you do best, but for the mass, SP2 is what the doctor ordered...I give it a 9 instea... read more >>
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5 out of 9 people found this review helpful
0.5 stars
"Terrible program....a disgrace to operating systems"
Pros: Features on ie...although still not the best browser, firewall
Cons: slow, full of bugs, creates high levels of stress and havoc, and a pain to work with
Summary: I am very displeased with this product and it?s certainly not the best operating system on the market. Maybe for people who have never seen or operated a computer before and idiot users, I guess windows is all right and probably seems amazing, for e... read more >>
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
2.5 stars
"Works well on my new system but not on my old one"
Pros: Pop-up blocker for IE, improved firewall, automatic updates, Windows Media Player 9 , works well on my new system
Cons: Large file, buggy, BSoD infested, doesn't work well on my old system
Summary: I downloaded Windows XP SP2 for fixing security holes, but its still mediocre. My old system: Emachines C2160 with Windows XP Home Edition(deceased) did crash frequently while starting up or on the computer and the BSoD (Blue Screen of Death) appear... read more >>
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
1.0 stars
Pros: Works well on some sytems.
Cons: Causes problems
Summary: I installed SP2 twice using the installation CD on my new Dell computer running XP Home, and it became necessary for me to uninstall it each time. It made my system very "nervous."
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