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XP Service Pack 2/New Comp question

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DemiAjax

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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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
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.
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Agree, do it now.
 
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.
 
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