> I couldn't even install SP2 RC2, but the problem that I was having is
> supposed to be fixed, and that comes from a MS contact with whom I was
> in communication with.
>
> But, IBM is telling it's employees to not install it, because they are
> not trusting it yet. And, maybe it is because XP SP2 breaks some of
> IBM's applications.
>
> And, the warning for XP SP2 is that the Windows Automatic Update will
> install it, if it is setup to install the updates automatically.
> Because XP SP2 is flagged as a Critical Update, not as a Recommended
> Update as SP1 was.

That might help (haven't tried it myself):
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2aumng.mspx



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