Hi,

I want to upgrade my Windows XP home SP1 to SP2. My friend told me I can't download it off the net...
Is there any site that have sp2 for download? for my windows XP home SP1?

Ya know, "Google" is such a great, easy to use tool, it's really a shame more people don't learn to use it:

Using these search words:

microsoft, xp home, "service pack 2"

leads to this

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=microsoft%2C+xp+home%2C+%22service+pack+2%22

and the VERY FIRST LINK IS

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

You can download it. But, it's a 266 MB file. If you have Hi speed internet it's ok, but if you're on dial-up, look for something like 10 HOURS or more to download!

Someone lukin' around here will be able to give you the direct MS page to go to and order a CD from them. That's the best bet.

Bob

Sorry I forgot to mention that I need:

-A link to the sp2 install file. So i can use download accelator to download it.

-SP2 for my Windows XP HOME edition. (currently SP1).

victorti83plus

It should be available for you to Download at the Windows Update Site

Alternatively you can get a free CD from Microsft here....

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

Lesley

This is the link you require: Win XP SP 2

Unity is strength.

microsoft update S***!
I go there and they install some windows installer and stuff like that.and now they let me install some security patches...BUT NO SP2!!?!?!

Also Arctos...the link that you gave me seem good. BUT it is for: "Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers"

For IT prof. I'm using Home edition...can I still use it?

Yes you can use it. This is the one I downloaded, it works for both Proffesional and Home Editions.

Unity is strength.

S** man S***. I install the sp2...and it's still "sp1" showing in my computer....And I lost 1.4GB......

Look like I got scammed by MICROSOFT AGAIN!!! :(

You have done something wrong, go to ad and remove programs remove sp2, then do a System Restore to before xp2, then go to Windows Update and download it from there or the above link.

now I do the system restore and i lost 500mb more!!! F*** ! what happen?

I guess you're not gonna be happy until one of us comes over there and installs it for you.

The link I provided is your starting point.

yes, I try your link . but no it's not working, the windows updater just update those crappy security patch...which doesn't include SP2

You go here, the link I posted:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

You go down the page just a little on the right column, says "Download SP@ from Microsoft Update"

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=3646727

(Immedidately under THAT is the link to order the free CD)

so you click on the link and go through the hoops. You'll probably have to install the lates "update software" and "ActiveX"

Then, it will talk about "check for updates"

Select "Express" or "Custom"

The thing will sing, dance, and generally screw around, and when done, the "list" should show the updates, as well As SPXXX