Question about a Windows Update...help please?!

[Trtlgrl2_78]

Hi, I went to intall the latest updates that my computer is ready to install, and it's something Service Pack 2, but before installing it says to Back up your System...How do I do that? I canceled the installation until I can figure that out....can anyone help me? I hope I didn't mess it up by canceling the installation. Thanks in advance!

 

[mhadi]

Hi,
I think its not saying you to backup it is saying
"Backing up files" by itself!!
if this is not the condtion please post complete message
mhadi

 

[Trtlgrl2_78]

This is what pops up on my screen.....do I have to back it up? What happens if I don't?

 

[Dust Sailor]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=884130&product=windowsxpsp2 Before downloading SP2 please follow this link to make sure you do not have any programs aboard that will conflict with SP2 . If you do find a conflicting program , look for an update for yours ,or remove the program , or delay downloading SP2 . Research some of the problems / cures others have had . There are also many who have never had any trouble with SP2 . If you do decide to use it and do have trouble Go to add / remove and use the remove feature .

 

[mhadi]

It only reccomends if you dont have such critical data No need to worry
hope this will help
mhadi

 

[mhadi]

Dust sailor is more accurate

 

[Dust Sailor]

There are many techs on this forum that are not downloading SP2 for a while because they see many that are having serious problems . It might be wise to wait a month or so and see what Microsoft will come out with , if anything , to fix the problem .

 

[mhadi]

Surely I got problem with my windows installer
wasted 2 days upon it
and formatted then reinstalled(client requirements!! )

 

[Trtlgrl2_78]

Thanks for the info, I will check out the link, but probably wait on installing it. I don't want to risk it if there are problems....