Fran, since you're already running Windows XP manufactered by Microsoft, and it's Microsoft Corporation itself that is strongly advising ALL Windows XP users to install SP2, I say, go ahead.

Though the principal new features of SP2 are it's new advanced security features, Microsoft advised me that there are other essential XP improvements and bug fixes which neccessitate installing this upgrade as well. Though I personally prefer to use Norton Personal Firewall for my firewall protection, I still upgraded to SP2 to insure I have the latest XP enhancements & bug fixes. I've been running all my existing application programs (from Word, Excel, Photoshop, VideoStudio, Norton Systemworks, NAV, to all my music programs) without a single glitch.

Based on my experience with the upgrade, I'd say you're safe to go ahead. Afterall, it's Microsoft itself that's STRONGLY urging all XP users to install it. AFterall, would Bill lie to us?

Scott