XP Service pack 2

[Bob Kern]

I have been unable to download and install SP2. When I
go to the Windows update site SP2 does not show as an
update download. I am running Windows XP Home and I have
been able to update two of my three computers but I don't
know how to find the download if it doesn't show on the
list of downloadable updates generated by the site. Can
anyone help?

 

[Guest]

First off make sure the computer meets the requirements, and that you haven't
got any security setting that could prevent windows update from identifying
the correct updates your computer needs. If this fails, you could try
ordering SP2 on disk from microsoft - and then installing it so you always
have a copy by clicking the following link:

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

Or you can download the full version from microsoft and then install it from
their by following the link below:


http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Hope this helps.

 

[Guest]

It is so much easier to order the "FREE" CD from MS. It didn't take much
longer than a week to receive..
I'll even give you the url to order from...
Enjoy. Despite all the negatives in this newsgroup, SP2 rocks. Nice popup
blocker within internet exployer, nice "security center" that allows you to
control who gets into your computer..firewall works like a charm

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

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

See the Service Pack Installation Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
Particularly Step 1.