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sp2 ...here on the harddrive to stay or nay?

Jun 9, 2005 1:28AM PDT

hello to all,
i would like to know can sp2 be taken off once it's installed? theoretically through restore points i would think so. i understand when you are looking at the updates that have been picked for your system after the scanning, some times a update will say this can not be uninstalled. i installed xp pro sp1 about five or six months ago, and i like it all most as much as win 2k.

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Maybe.
Jun 9, 2005 1:32AM PDT

It's a maybe since not everyone has their system restore operational.

-> But more to the point, it's down to a few rare items that SP2 has issues with. A few scanners that won't be getting any drivers and what else? (This is not an invite to list such.)

Tell what your issue is so that others can help out.

Bob

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no issue
Jun 11, 2005 11:28PM PDT

at first it was a deciding factor whether i would install sp2 or not (depending on if it could be removed) however it's turning into a curiosity, helping me to constantly weight to odds. thanks