Windows XP Service Pack 2 Update Software Before Installing SUMMARY: Update key software before installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 to help ensure a smooth upgrade. Before installing Windows XP Service Pack 2, if you are running any of the following types of software packages, you should check your software manufacturers' websites for possible updates you should install before upgrading your operating system: * Anti-virus * Backup * Firewall * Internet Security Failure to do so may cause the update to fail due to incompatibilities, or system stability to degrade after the update.     Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!   Discuss This Tip Print This Tip Get E-Mail When New Tips are Online Return to the Windows XP Service Pack 2 page.

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