XP Service Pack 2 Help Thread - Post here if you need help!

Yes today is the official release date of Windows XP's Service Pack 2 and many, many people who got advance versions are suffering all sorts of problems, from simple to difficult. So if you are suffering post here and I or someone else will try and answer your question and guide you to fix it without using the phrase (or like phrases) 'Switch to Linux'.

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CHANGES DUE IN SP2
* Pop-up ads blocked
* Revamped firewall on by default
* Outlook Express, Internet Explorer and Windows Messenger warn about attachments
* Origins of downloaded files logged
* Web graphics in e-mail no longer loaded by default
* Some spyware blocked
* Users regularly reminded about Windows Updates
* Security Centre brings together information about anti-virus, updates and firewall
* Protection against buffer over-runs
* Windows Messenger Service turned off by default

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Anyone who knows they should get SP2 probably knows enough to fix it when it breaks things.

In any case, this thread isn't necessary. People can make separate threads about their own separate Windows-busting issues. That's why we have a forum for it.