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How Do You Troubleshoot Windows XP SP2?

April 26, 2017Computers operating SP2 SYSTEMS troubleshoot Windows Windows XP

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How Do You Troubleshoot Windows XP SP2?

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Although Windows XP Service Pack 2 fixes many known problems with Windows, this collection of patches and fixes is not without problems itself. Ranging from issues with new features to conflicts with other programs and hardware devices, SP2 can require a little tweaking to get it up and running as designed. Upgrade your hardware device drivers to the latest versions. You can download drivers for devices such as sound cards, graphics cards, printers and others from the device manufacturer’s website. Most manufacturers regularly update their drivers to ensure compatibility with the latest Microsoft updates. Unblock images in Outlook Express by turning off the “Block images and other external content in HTML e-mail” option in the program. Windows XP SP2 introduced this feature to help viewers avoid potentially offensive material, but it’s an annoyance for many users. Add Windows Messenger to the exceptions list in Windows Firewall if you’re unable to use the program after installing SP2.