-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Installing SP2 & Flashing Bios
- From: "T. Hunt" <ilrover@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2005 12:17:00 -0500
Frandy wrote:
> I am running WinXP Home on a Dell Dimension 8300, Intel Pentium 4 processor
> at 2.6GHz,Bios Version AO1 and it has been suggested that I need to flash the
> bios (the thought of which scares me to death).
### Why? Why has it been suggested that you flash the BIOS? Not
necessary for SP2 unless there is a specific reason given on the Dell
website.
I have purchased a new IntelliMouse Explorer (to replace my Logitech
Wheel Mouse) and my Epson printer gave up the ghost so I have purchased
a HP PSC 1315 all-in-one, even though I have a working HP Scanjet 3500c.
What steps, in order, should I take to prepare for installing SP2 from
the CD-Rom.
### Clean the machine of any spyware, virus, and/or trojans. Recommend
using Spybot S&D as well as Adaware. Make sure your AV program is
up-to-date and then do a COMPLETE system scan. Remove programs and
drivers for anything that you're no longer going to use.
Should I remove the software for the scanner and mouse from the control
panel,
### Not necessary.
should I flash the bios first,
### Again, not necessary.
then add the new hardware.
### Add the hardware before or after. Should make no difference unless
there is a new driver for SP2. Check the websites.
Do I really need to flash the bios?
### Only if there is a specific reason given on the manufacturer's
website regarding the BIOS and SP2.
What problems might I encounter and how do I recover?
### Who knows? If you are like the vast majority of users of XP and
SP2, none at all. Most people have upgraded without a hitch. Those
that have had problems have generally had a virus, spyware or an oddball
software problem. For major pieces of software, check the
manufacturer's website for advisories on SP2.
Should I set a System Restore for each step as I proceed?
### Yes. Also, as with any upgrade, the possibility that things CAN go
wrong always exists. So back up anything that is critical; that you
absolutely can't lose. And then do the update.
This system also includes an All-In-Wonder Radeon 9000 Pro TV tuner
graphics card if that is pertinent info.
### It might be. Have you checked the ATI website for new drivers? Or
any notices regarding SP2?
> Any suggestions that would steer me in the right direction would be
> appreciated.
> Thanks for your help
You're welcome
Tom
> Frandy
>
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