Check for spyware before installing SP2
Check your computer for spyware and other unwanted software before installing SP2
A variety of tools are available from other companies to detect and remove unwanted software from your computer, including Lavasoft Ad-aware. (Note Microsoft is not responsible for the quality, performance, or reliability of third-party tools.)
The pages below have been updated with the recommendation to remove spyware using Ad-aware before installing SP2. Some spyware has been found to cause conflicts with SP2 installation.
What to Know Before Downloading and Installing SP2
Protect Your PC Web Site SP2 Recommendations