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Posted by Dave Cohen on January 5, 2006, 8:25 pm
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> Sanjaya wrote:
>> Original MS Windows XP Home Edition pc, partially updated but not SP1 or
>> SP2 complete due to lack of interest and a dialup connection.
>>
>> The MS WMF patch is out, but the website says for SP1 or SP2
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-001.mspx
>>
>> The question is... can my NON-SP1/SP2 XP computer install the patch
>> without damage? I ask because the available information says for the SP
>> updated versions of XP which the comnputer in question isn't and never
>> will be. But it *is* used for fairly safe web surfing and e-mail.
>
> Microsoft no longer support or release any updates for what's known as "XP
> Gold", or non SP1/SP2.
>
> I'm afraid that a Windows XP computer should not be considered "fairly
> safe" if it has not got SP2 on it. Microsoft will send you a CD with SP2
> on
> it for a small charge, and I'm sure a local computer shop could help you
> out as well :-)
>
> Cheers
>
> Adam Piggott,
> Proprietor,
> Proactive Services (Computing)
> http://www.proactiveservices.co.uk/
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There was no charge when I got mine from MS and they encouraged to pass on
to a friend. If you can't locate a copy, post back.
Dave Cohen
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