Just posted another issue and the reply I got was here. Did not know you had suggested SP3. I tried this once and had problems with it - there were some sites I could not get to work and they were related to my college work so that plus other issues I had caused me to uninstall it and stay away from it.

Should perhaps try again and then 'lean on you' for support when things go wrong?

I think there were some configuration issues I was told that caused the problems with SP3. What say you?

Although some minor issues were discovered upon the initial release of SP3 most issues caused by SP3 were due to malware and other software configurations that conflicted with the installation. Personally I'd always recommend keeping fully up-to-date with all software updates. It's ok to withhold upgrading when first released because often big updates like a service pack can have issues. However, there has been plenty of time for Microsoft to work out any of the bugs.OK good reasoning - will give it a try. I guess if worst comes to worst, can one uninstall SP3 going back to SP2? Or is that not an option?

I use my PC in my work and since the semester has just strted do not need any issues RIGHT at this time.SP3 can be uninstalled if necessary. I really wouldn't worry, though. There were a few issues when it first came out, but it seems to be smooth sailing now. It's generally a good idea to have the latest service packs, but if you're worried, you could just avoid it for now. Although it should be perfectly safe, SP3 isn't nearly as vital as SP2 was.When I have more time might give it a try as long as I know you are there to console the jittery nerves if I run into trouble Heh, whenever you're ready, we'll be here with cocoa and kittens.Rayyyyyyy when the water is right - will jump in so have that life saver ready Keep you posted.Just now got back to your post re SP3. I plan to do so but am waiting until I have a day when I can cope with what might ever happen. When I installed the SP3 in the past, it caused several problems about accessing some sites which I needed due to working on PC.

But have made several changes in PC configuration so will try SP3 again. Hopefully this week sometime. CBMatt has said if I have any problems he would stand by:)

Will attempt tomorrow re installation as I do not work that day. to CB Matt: You probably do not remember me but you gave me excellent help around my PC slowdown and further advocated I put on SP3. You also said if I needed further help re the SP3 to return here.

Have added SP2 without and reprocussions. However have two minor issues that I could use help with:

1 - PC has NOTABLY slowed down in all aread

2 - when I boot up and my desktop appears, I have to wait some period of time for the icons to appear.

Not big issues but would like some way to correct if possible.

Hope I am doing this correctly by posting the results of my Add/Remove screen here:

list of unknown programs from Add/Remove is lengthy as I am a novice re PCs and so do not recognize many of the programs so noted. Probably many are quite legitimate.

Programs not recognized, did not order, not sure I need
AGEIA PhysX v6.10.25
Apple Software Update
Dell Resource Disc (PC is a Dell and I have CDs for most all programs
Image Resizer Powertoy for Windows XP (can resize pictures, not sure is a non-infected program)
Intervideo Win DVD
Java™ 6 Update 11 (most things needing Java get message it has been disabled or needs Updating)
LUMIX Simple Viewer ( have great many pictures so not sure if this is needed; unaware of just what the program is)
MD easy and MD plus (do not know these two programs
AL Open AL – unknown
Sigma Tel Audio – believe it is my sound system

(am confused by all the adobe/acrobat programs installed – all necessary?)
Spelling dictionary for adobe reader 9
Acrobat. Com
Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Reader 9.1
ABBYY FineReader 6.0 Sprint
Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition 3.2

System Requirements Lab
UHS reader ver. 6.10
VDM Sound
Who Crashed 1.01
Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack 2.2b
Windows live OneCare SAFETY scanner
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Windows Media Player (can never use, get message program has problem needs to close)
Windows Search 4.0
Windows Support Tools
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor (need?)

These two programs will not uninstall
Goggle Earth
Logiteck Desktop Manager
Logitech Users Guide (no longer have Logitech mouse/keyboard)

Microsoft Intellitype PRO 5.3 (have MS Organomic Keyboard

MSW
MSW MUSIC Assistant
Many files denoting SP1 SP2 SP3