If I understand correctly, the main improvements in SP2 are related to security. I would suggest you install a separate firewall, for example ZoneAlarm, which I understand is a good idea even if you use SP2.
>I dunno. It virtually always happenend mid important activity and my main concern was getting back in action.
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>I'll wait now for a few more months before I try it again.
>Since falling back (which turned out to be quite a chore) I haven't had a single freeze, and right now that's critical to me.
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>cheers
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