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Windows XP SP1 to SP2?

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Name: victorti83plus
Date: January 13, 2006 at 15:59:25 Pacific
OS: Win XP home
CPU/Ram: pentium celeron
Comment:

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?



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Response Number 1
Name: name
Date: January 13, 2006 at 16:03:44 Pacific
Reply:

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


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Response Number 2
Name: GPaDavis
Date: January 13, 2006 at 16:05:38 Pacific
Reply:

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


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Response Number 3
Name: victorti83plus
Date: January 13, 2006 at 16:05:51 Pacific
Reply:

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).


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Response Number 4
Name: Lesley
Date: January 13, 2006 at 16:06:02 Pacific
Reply:

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


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Response Number 5
Name: Arctos
Date: January 13, 2006 at 16:17:25 Pacific
Reply:

This is the link you require: Win XP SP 2

Unity is strength.


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Response Number 6
Name: victorti83plus
Date: January 13, 2006 at 16:40:21 Pacific
Reply:

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?


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Response Number 7
Name: Arctos
Date: January 13, 2006 at 16:44:36 Pacific
Reply:

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

Unity is strength.


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Response Number 8
Name: victorti83plus
Date: January 13, 2006 at 17:57:58 Pacific
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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!!! :(


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Response Number 9
Name: Pistal
Date: January 13, 2006 at 18:28:09 Pacific
Reply:

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.


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Response Number 10
Name: victorti83plus
Date: January 13, 2006 at 18:29:07 Pacific
Reply:

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


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Response Number 11
Name: name
Date: January 13, 2006 at 18:30:44 Pacific
Reply:

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.


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Response Number 12
Name: victorti83plus
Date: January 13, 2006 at 18:41:10 Pacific
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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


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Response Number 13
Name: name
Date: January 13, 2006 at 19:47:05 Pacific
Reply:

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



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