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Originally Posted by Stompy
What's the deal with this thing? (SP2)
Is it out, or not? The only system I updated was my work machine, but my home machines have yet to see it on the Windows Update site.
What are they waiting for?
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They have (according to their schedule) released SP2 to Windows Update for XP Home machines, to work on patching up all of the Home users. However, they are delaying the release of SP2 for XP Pro until the 25th of August to give corporations more time to get ready for it.
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Wait for at least a month or so and let it play out. Microsoft has built an infamous reputation for releasing unstable alpha Service Packs. I always wait at least 90 days if I don't absolutely require it.
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Honestly, the last really bad Service Pack of Microsoft's I remember was from the NT 4 days - I think SP4? I've deployed SP2 onto five home computers, and several dozen at work. We haven't had any problems whatsoever.
What users need to be aware of (and what they surprisingly aren't aware of, despite all of the media attention) is that lots of applications will need to be re-configured to work properly with the new security settings. As long as you're on top of that issue, there's no reason not to install it.