Which SP2 Do I Download?

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I tried installing Service Pack 2 for Windows XP Home Edition and got an
"access denied" error. The one I downloaded was from the Windows Update
screen.

Should I try to download it from the one I find on the MS website that says
its for "IT Professionals and Developers", even thought it says "DO NOT CLICK
DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller, more appropriate
download is now available on Windows Update."?
 
dnamertz said:
I tried installing Service Pack 2 for Windows XP Home Edition and
got an "access denied" error. The one I downloaded was from the
Windows Update screen.

Should I try to download it from the one I find on the MS website
that says its for "IT Professionals and Developers", even thought
it says "DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE
COMPUTER: A smaller, more appropriate download is now available on
Windows Update."?
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Yes
 
dnamertz said:
I tried installing Service Pack 2 for Windows XP Home Edition and got an
"access denied" error. The one I downloaded was from the Windows Update
screen.

Should I try to download it from the one I find on the MS website that
says
its for "IT Professionals and Developers", even thought it says "DO NOT
CLICK
DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER: A smaller, more
appropriate
download is now available on Windows Update."?
Click to expand...

You can.

The one for "IT Professionals and Developers" is the full SP2 package. The
one you get from Windows Update attempts to download only the components
your particular computer requires.

One advantage to downloading the full package is you can burn it to a CD so
on future installations you don't have to download it again.

You can also order it from Microsoft on CD free of charge.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

Some other information you might find useful.

Get Your PC Ready for Windows XP SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

What to do after installing Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2installed

Known issues caused by Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm


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The one for "IT Professionals and Developers" is the full SP2 package. The
one you get from Windows Update attempts to download only the components
your particular computer requires.

One advantage to downloading the full package is you can burn it to a CD
so
on future installations you don't have to download it again.
Click to expand...

Anyone know the direct URL as I would like to save a copy to a CD.

Thanks.
 
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