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    Should I download Windows SP2

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Erle, Jul 26, 2006.

  1. Erle

    Erle Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all,

    I'm pretty much a beginner :confused: when it comes to most stuff computer-related, but I'm trying my best to pick up and learn from this forum.

    I just bought a new HP Pavilion DV8308TX with Windows XP Media Centre. Should I still download Windows Service Pack 2, or is that unnecessary since it is (presumably) the latest version of the operating system?

    Thanks,
    Erle
     
    Erle, Jul 26, 2006
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you right click on My Computer and select properties, it will say what version of the OS you're running. It should say "Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2005 Service Pack 2" or something to that effect. In any case, you should still go to Windows Update and get all the patches that have come out since the OS was installed.
     
    saturnotaku, Jul 26, 2006
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  3. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    I would get all the high priority updates you can. Anytime MS puts out a security patch you know its because MANY others have been stung.
     
    ttupa, Jul 26, 2006
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  4. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    If you have windows media center 2005 then you do not need to install service pack two because it is already installed.
     
    compsavy, Jul 26, 2006
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  5. Ur ex-wife

    Ur ex-wife Notebook Consultant

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    one question about WMC...is it just like Home or Pro? because my friends say dofferently...

    also, can you access the multimedia functions without the "remote" (by media functions i mean the organizing and stuff, not the T.V. tuner)
     
    Ur ex-wife, Jul 26, 2006
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  6. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Everything can be accessed using the mouse. The actual media center portion is only a program integrated into the existing XP OS. It cannot access domains, but has the media center program built in and the Royale theme.
     
    ttupa, Jul 26, 2006
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  7. Erle

    Erle Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you all so much. I still haven't received the laptop...but will definately try it and let you know how I go.

    Thanks again,
    Erle
     
    Erle, Jul 26, 2006
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    Technically it is a crippled version of Pro. It has some features of Pro, but not all. It is kind of in between.
     
    cashmonee, Jul 27, 2006
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    Elminst Some Network Guy

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  10. Ur ex-wife

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    thank you, cuz i would like to get it instead of home edition, which is the basic, and i want something just in between...

    whats a active directory domain...? is that like joining a wireless hotspot?
     
    Ur ex-wife, Jul 27, 2006
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