Hello,

On a site that I visit, I have been asked to download SERVICE Pack 2 so that I can view some online classes. Is this Service Pack something I need and should I trust MicroSoft (I don't really). Also, if I DO download it, will my files be protected in that nothing will be mysteriously deleted? Thank you so much.

On that same TOPIC, MS is asking me to click to verify that my copy of Windows is authentic. You know the one I mean. I always by-pass it because, again, I don't truly trust MS and am wondering what they are up to. It is not that I am unreasonably paranoid (only reasonably?) but from past experience, I have found that MS just seems to want to ##R%W us. I think they are already doing so, because ever SINCE I have been bypassing their silly request, it seems that small applications keep failing.

Hmm. Your help, as always from this wonderful site, will be truly appreciated.
JoseeWhat Operating System is this? XP? Vista?OH sorry...XP

And thanks, very much. Wow.Service Pack 2 is an absolute MUST!

There are many security issues and vulnerabilities, not to mention bugs.

Service Pack 2 or 3 is highly recommended.Okay. I'll take your word for it. Thank you. Should I GO for Service Pack 3? Or is 2 more recommended?

What about those pesky 'verification' issues and my mistrust of MS?

Josee, very appreciativeLike you said, you're just being paranoid. MS is trying to verify you have a legit copy of Windows. Nothing more.Alright then, but you know what I mean (well, maybe not). They just seem to be all over us all the time.

Again, thank you so much. You have been really great.

I will go with Service Pack 2.

Be well.You too, and good luck.