Vista upgrade - do I need to reinstall SP2?

I had to uninstall service pack 2 when I went to vista home premium, Ultimate.  Now that I have ultimate, do I need to reinstall service pack 2?

Yes ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

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    And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

    "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

    http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

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    There is no Vista free download legal available.

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    Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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    http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

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    Click Start > right click on computer > properties > system > it will tell you which SP you have install.

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