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Microsoft released Service Pack 2 for Windows XP to increase security and fix bugs.

After installing SP2 I noticed some problems with my computer. I searched the internet and sure enough lots of other people have been having problems too.

"My Computer"

I couldn't fail to notice that after install Windows XP Service Pack 2 that when I clicked on the "My Computer" icon ...

that it took a very long time to list all the drives. Curiously I notice this problem did not exist in my drive manager utility (plug ;-) Drive Manager ) so I knew this had to a problem in Windows and not with any off my drives.

This problem was not just in "My Computer" but also in standard "Save as" dialog
in any program when you click on "My Computer" to change to another drive, so this problem was going to be a huge hindrance.
I have my suspicions that the problem is with my internal 6 in 1 multi card reader which is connected internally to the USB ports on the motherboard.

"Printing"

Another problem I have experienced after installing SP2 is printing to my Canon MPC 200 Multi printer which is also connected to a USB Port.

Uninstalling

After uninstalling SP2 both these problems where resolved.

Solution

This problem was with the Printer. The driver of the particular printer has a problem with Windows XP Service pack 2. The printer (Canon MPC 200) has a built in compact flash card reader. It's this card reader which causes the long delay when clicking on "My Computer". Therefore both these problems were with the printer or more specifically the printer drivers.