how to get patches/updates/service packs

[me]

I was wondering if anyone knows how I can get
service packs for XP (and other OSs) without
doing it on-line. I unfortunately am bandwidth
handicapped (56K at best), and time limit
controlled and have been unable to acquire
the massive patches over this connection. Is
there a way to get a CD, for example?
thanks for any help in advance,
me

 

[Guest]

I belive if you call microsoft they can mail you out a cd with all current updates. I am not sure how much it will cost. unfortuatly I also dont know the number but you might be able to email them to get the numbe

hope this helpe
David Mann

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You can buy the Service Pack 1 CD, !3 on this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

You can get the rest of the updates from the Windows Update Catalog,
#1 on this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/wufix.htm

 

[chris.catt]

Hi, isn't $14 is tad expensive when it come free with certain PC magazine
cover CD's?
Chris C

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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Chris;
Make your own choice.
It used to be available everywhere, but can you find it now?
Do you want it?
It's your $!

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