Eight things are required before Windows XP SP2 is installed

Despite the popularity of SP2 since its launch, some users still feel like they have fallen into hell after installing SP2. Why? Most of them are caused by inadequate preparation before installation.

　　1. Clear viruses and Trojans

If SP2 is installed without antivirus, and the local connection becomes unavailable or similar network failure occurs, these viruses or Trojans may be blocked. In this case, you only need to download and run the winsockxpfix.exe file: www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm. 1. Click ReG-Backup to back up the system registry, and then click Fix to repair the system.

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Although this tool can solve these problems, we strongly recommend that you completely eliminate the virus before installing SP2. The reason is simple. Viruses and Trojans may be bundled into new system files after SP2 is installed and replaced with system files.

　　Second, update the hardware driver.

The driver protection function is used in SP2 design. This function prevents the operating system from loading drivers that are known to cause stability issues to help protect the stability of the operating system. If you do not upgrade their drivers before installing SP2, it may cause unnecessary trouble. Note: we should pay attention to the Driver Upgrade problems set by various PCI cards and USB and other external interfaces, without the need to consider drivers such as the keyboard and mouse.

Method: Right-click my computer and choose Properties ". Click the hardware tab, and then click the hardware manager button to view the list of all current hardware, 2. Download the latest driver from the official hardware website and update the driver in Device Manager. Click the corresponding device, click Update driver, and specify the location of the new driver as prompted.

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Not all of the old hardware drivers will bring trouble, but there will indeed be some such hardware, such as: nVidia graphics card driver (the latest driver address; http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericSoftwareDownloadIndex? Lc = en & cc = us & softwareitem = pv-19853-2). For a list of device drivers that are known to cause SP2 instability, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883775.

Third: Let the system restore continue

Windows XP already has a good system restoration function. In case of any errors, it can be restored to the status before the error. However, since the Restore Point format has changed after SP2 is installed, it is generally impossible to restore it to the Restore point before installation. To solve this problem, you can download the patch sp26352.exe from the address. Size: 7.53 M. : Http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericSoftwareDownloadIndex? Lc = en & cc = us & softwareitem = pv-22793-4.

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The patch must be installed before SP2 can be restored.

　　4. Install patches early to avoid worries

There are many problems that may occur during the known installation process. Now there is a better solution, that is, install the following patch. Whether or not these patches are designed for you, it is good to add them before installing SP2. Yes: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? Displaylang = zh-cn & FamilyID = 36dd19df-bc5e-44b7-a339-6794d97994a2

　　Fifth, do not regret backup

If you are an XP Professional, click Start> program> attachment> System Tools> backup to start the backup program. Then, click the Emergency Repair Disk button to create an Emergency Repair Disk. If you are using XP Home Edition, the backup component is not installed by default. The installation method is to run the ValueaddmsfttbackupNTBACKUP. MSI file on the installation disc. Of course, if you do not want to back up so much data, the most important thing is to back up important files, documents, images, favorites, and Cookies on the system disk.

　　Sixth: other comprehensive checks

Scan the system, clear disk fragments, and run the chkdsk command to check disk errors. Check whether the system time and region settings are correct, run the msconfig command to disable running of all self-starting programs (especially virtual optical drive software such as Daemon Tools ); log On with the Administrator account and disable "quick User Switching" in "Control Panel → user account → change user logon or logout method"; close all running programs (especiallyFirewallAnd anti-virus software ).

　　7. You do not have to uninstall the early Beta version of SP2.

If you have installed SP2 in Beta or RC, you do not have to uninstall it and reinstall it. You only need to run the Regedit command to open "Registry Editor ", delete the CSDVersion and CurrentBuildNumber keys under the [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersion] branch, and you can upgrade and install the SDK in this version.

　　8. Listen to the voice of experts

Everything is ready. In addition to preparing your SP2 Installation File, sit down and have a cup of coffee. Check out the famous Windows System expert SP2 explanation video and listen to the expert's voice. Http://oiio. TV /download/seminar/technet/20040825.zip,61.5m.