XP Service Pack 2/New Comp question

[DemiAjax]

Just finished building my new c2d set up, have a windows XP disk pre SP-2. If I connect to the internet with it, will I get wormed up? Should I transfer some protective programs from this laptop to my new computer before going online?
Thanks.

 

[spherrod]

Yep, get SP2 installed (firewall activated) and some A/V software installed if possible before going online. Do you have a hardware firewall at all?

 

[mect]

I'd recommend downloading sp2 on your laptop and burning it to a cd, then install it on your new build. I believe it's safer that way, and it is also faster I've found (although why I don't know). Also, next time you have to install xp on something, you have sp2 there and waiting.

 

[Aluvus]

Originally posted by: mect
I'd recommend downloading sp2 on your laptop and burning it to a cd, then install it on your new build. I believe it's safer that way, and it is also faster I've found (although why I don't know). Also, next time you have to install xp on something, you have sp2 there and waiting.

Agree, do it now.

 

[MedicBob]

Better yet OP, slipstream SP2 with XP, then install.

If you do not have another computer, install AV, turn on firewall and goto Windows Update and have at it.

 

[Skeeedunt]

Originally posted by: MedicBob
Better yet OP, slipstream SP2 with XP, then install.

FTW

Google "slipstream xp2" or check out nlite http://www.nliteos.com/