As you can see I am one of the newer members of msfn, I am hoping that someone could tell me what RC2 is (I do understand what xpsp2 is). Also since I am running a firewall already, would I actually need windows firewall at the same time (56k)?

In addition, I was wondering what the heck windows PE is… I have no idea…

If someone could point me in the right direction that would be grate! Thanks for your time.

Hi, welcome to msfn arucard!

Although this isen't the proper forum to ask, I'n gonna answer you anyway: RC2 stands for "Release Candidate 2". It's the naming you use for almost finished software, that might even be completely bug-free! ... As for the firewall-question the answer i no. You definitly don't need two firewalls running at the same time. Windows PE stands for "Windows Preinstall Envoirement". It's basicly a modified cutdown verion of windows xp designed to run from a cd. It's main purpose of it is to provide some better tools for the developers during the windows installation, but as you will find out, it can be used for loads of other things as well!

Thanks Crispy!