[what are these in my start-up?]

all the four startups aren't important. u can disable them to have optimal bootup.

[msn messenger login problem!]

i'm not sure if this would work for you. but i fixed mine by changing the tcp option

click tools -> options

select connection tab

click advanced setting

change the tcp from tick to untick or untick to tick. (it depends.)

click ok

then click on test connection

and fix.

try to login. and there you are.

[query]

i have a question.

do i need to install windows xp sp1 to install the xp sp2 updates?

and also

will it be fine if i install sp2 for my windows xp directly?

thanks.