Need SP2 Installation Instructions

[dukiesma1001]

I wanted 2 no if anyone can tell me how to install the SP2 Service Pk onto my
computer, unfortunately, I don't have internet access. I downloaded the SP2
S.P. & 'Save' it 2 another cpu in my house that DOES have internet access. I
intend to burn the program onto a CD & try 2 install the S.P. on mine using
that. I DO have a genuine version of WinXP Home Ed. on my cpu, but it's been
@ least 5 yrs since I last had it hooked up to the internet. Needless to
say, I haven't added any Windows Updates since then either. I would really
like 2 get my system up-2-date so I can ready when I'm able 2 finally get my
service hooked up again. I greatly appreciate any time and effort anyone
applies 2 helping me solve this BIG problem. And Thank You!!!

 

[Falcon]

I wanted 2 no if anyone can tell me how to install the SP2 Service Pk
onto my computer, unfortunately, I don't have internet access. I
downloaded the SP2 S.P. & 'Save' it 2 another cpu in my house that DOES
have internet access. I intend to burn the program onto a CD & try 2
install the S.P. on mine using that. I DO have a genuine version of
WinXP Home Ed. on my cpu, but it's been @ least 5 yrs since I last had it
hooked up to the internet. Needless to say, I haven't added any Windows
Updates since then either. I would really like 2 get my system up-2-date
so I can ready when I'm able 2 finally get my service hooked up again. I
greatly appreciate any time and effort anyone applies 2 helping me solve
this BIG problem. And Thank You!!!

Frankly, I wouldn't bother. I recently did a clean install starting with a
XP Home SP1 disk and it took less than 2 hours to bring it up to date with
SP3, IE8 and all the trimmings. Wait until you connect your computer to the
internet, go to Windows Update, and download every available updates in one
session. In fact if you can afford the time, back up all your data and do a
clean install of XP Home before you go online.

 

[Falcon]

I wanted 2 no if anyone can tell me how to install the SP2 Service Pk
onto my computer, unfortunately, I don't have internet access. I
downloaded the SP2 S.P. & 'Save' it 2 another cpu in my house that DOES
have internet access. I intend to burn the program onto a CD & try 2
install the S.P. on mine using that. I DO have a genuine version of
WinXP Home Ed. on my cpu, but it's been @ least 5 yrs since I last had it
hooked up to the internet. Needless to say, I haven't added any Windows
Updates since then either. I would really like 2 get my system up-2-date
so I can ready when I'm able 2 finally get my service hooked up again. I
greatly appreciate any time and effort anyone applies 2 helping me solve
this BIG problem. And Thank You!!!

Frankly, I wouldn't bother. I recently did a clean install starting with
a XP Home SP1 disk and it took less than 2 hours to bring it up to date
with SP3, IE8 and all the trimmings. Wait until you connect your computer
to the internet, go to Windows Update, and download every available
update in one session. [...]

Sorry that's not very clear. A single 'session' of updates isn't enough, but
four or five visits to Windows Update, one after the other, achieves the
desired state in a couple of hours or so.

Something called 'slipstreaming' your XP Home CD and the SP2 service pack is
possible, but to be honest in your position, I wouldn't bother with that.

 

[peter]

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&displaylang=en

the above website has an .iso file of SP3 which includes SP2
download....copy to CD and boot your machine from it.

peter

 

[Daave]

I wanted 2 no if anyone can tell me how to install the SP2 Service Pk
onto my computer, unfortunately, I don't have internet access. I
downloaded the SP2 S.P. & 'Save' it 2 another cpu in my house that
DOES have internet access. I intend to burn the program onto a CD &
try 2 install the S.P. on mine using that. I DO have a genuine
version of WinXP Home Ed. on my cpu, but it's been @ least 5 yrs
since I last had it hooked up to the internet. Needless to say, I
haven't added any Windows Updates since then either. I would really
like 2 get my system up-2-date so I can ready when I'm able 2 finally
get my service hooked up again. I greatly appreciate any time and
effort anyone applies 2 helping me solve this BIG problem. And Thank
You!!!

What Service Pack level are you at currently? To find out:

Start | Run | winver | OK

If you are running "Gold" (that is, *no* Service Pack installed),
installing SP2 makes sense (but you should eventually upgrade to SP3
since extended support -- read: Security Updates -- for SP2 ends this
coming year). However, if you have SP1, installing SP3 makes more sense.
Let us know your SP level, and we will provide appropriate advice.

Also, do you have access to another PC that is hopefully connected via
broadband and has the ability to burn CDs?

 

[dukiesma1001]

Falcon, though I do have a Product Key 4 my XP it's 4 an OEM version. Bot my
cpu 7 yrs ago, no idea then how much easier it'd B 2 solve these kinds of
probs with just the flick of WinXP Home CD. I remember doing the updates yor
way, can't say that I really look 4ward 2 making that the 1st thing I do when
I finally get online. Meanwhile I'll keep cking bk here 4 other alternatives
& I thank U 4 your response.

I wanted 2 no if anyone can tell me how to install the SP2 Service Pk
onto my computer, unfortunately, I don't have internet access. I
downloaded the SP2 S.P. & 'Save' it 2 another cpu in my house that DOES
have internet access. I intend to burn the program onto a CD & try 2
install the S.P. on mine using that. I DO have a genuine version of
WinXP Home Ed. on my cpu, but it's been @ least 5 yrs since I last had it
hooked up to the internet. Needless to say, I haven't added any Windows
Updates since then either. I would really like 2 get my system up-2-date
so I can ready when I'm able 2 finally get my service hooked up again. I
greatly appreciate any time and effort anyone applies 2 helping me solve
this BIG problem. And Thank You!!!

Frankly, I wouldn't bother. I recently did a clean install starting with
a XP Home SP1 disk and it took less than 2 hours to bring it up to date
with SP3, IE8 and all the trimmings. Wait until you connect your computer
to the internet, go to Windows Update, and download every available
update in one session. [...]

Sorry that's not very clear. A single 'session' of updates isn't enough, but
four or five visits to Windows Update, one after the other, achieves the
desired state in a couple of hours or so.

Something called 'slipstreaming' your XP Home CD and the SP2 service pack is
possible, but to be honest in your position, I wouldn't bother with that.

--
Falcon:
fide, sed cui vide. (L)


.

 

[dukiesma1001]

thank U 4 responding & your suggestion is easy enuff that even I can
understand what your saying. I was wondering if I shuld start with SP1 1st
since I'm not even sure if the SP I remember installing yrs ago, is still
intact, or even what version it was. Pls let me know if you have any ideas
about it. Again Thank U!!!

 

[dukiesma1001]

Daave, did the 'Run' steps U posted, this is the info listed:

Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpclient.010817-118)

There's no mention of any SP anywhere in that window. As 4 yor ??? at the
end, yes I do have access 2 a cpu that I can burn CDs frm, but the internet
connection is via Cable, I don't know if that's the same~difference but it's
runs pretty fast & it's had any probs w/ keeping connected. Thank U 4
responding. It's looks like I'll have 2 start frm scratch & install SP1
first, unless you've got any other suggestions.

 

[peter]

read the overview section on that ISO page
Overview
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for
the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new
functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience
with the operating system.
This file is a CD image file for users who wish to create an update CD for
Windows XP Service Pack 3, for example for offline installation by
administrators.

only need the SP3 ISO to update evrything to SP3.....it includes SP1+2+3
The only updates missing are the ones out since SP3.

I just did this the other day when I removed Vista from my Laptop and
reinstalled
the original XP that came with the Laptop(no service packs)....then used the
SP3 ISO to update.
worked without a hitch

pk

 

[Daave]

Good information.

That means you have XP "Gold" (that is, no Service Pack level).

You have several options:

1. Install SP1 and then install SP3.

2. Install SP2 and then install SP3 (better than Option 1).

(Unfortunately, SP3 cannot be applied directly to XP Gold. That is, XP
must be at SP1 or SP2 in order to install SP3.)

3. Create a new XP installation CD using the "slipstream" method,
incorporating (or integrating) SP3, so that you wind up having an
installation CD at the SP3 level. Then perform a Clean Install.

Option 2 is the best if you don't feel like slipstreaming, Then again,
Option 3 is best since you will wind up with an installation CD at the
SP3 level, which can be useful to perform either a Clean Install or a
Repair Install.

For Option 3, here are some useful links:

http://www.tacktech.com:80/display.cfm?ttid=295

http://www.nliteos.com/guide/

For Option 2 (which is probably easier), first you need to download and
isntall SP2:

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

After SP2 is installed, then you may download and install SP3:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Definitely use the PC which has the cable connection (yes, cable is
considered broadband, as is DSL) to download these files! Either burn
them to a CD or copy them to an external hard drive. Then you will be
able to quickly transfer them to your PC.

Once SP3 is installed, you still have a whole mess of other security
updates to install from Windows Update. Install only the critical or
High Priority ones. Also, IE6 should not be upgraded (to IE7 or IE8)
until SP3 is installed (for best results).

Good luck!

 

[dukiesma1001]

Thank You. I will definitely try doing that, only 1 question left 4 ya...If
I am unable to locate that download on my own, do you have the link 4 it? If
not, that's ok 2. Otherwise, I will let you know what happens. Thank You
Again!!!

 

[dukiesma1001]

Wow!!! I've got 3 options, though I definitely will NOT be doing anything
that involves 'slipstreaming'. I don't the 1st thing about doing something
like that & I dare not try doing it 4 the 1st time on someone else's cpu.
Whatever I decide, I will let you know what happens. And Thank You Again!!!

 

[peter]

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&displaylang=en

peter

 

[Daave]

YW. Good luck and please keep us posted.

Wow!!! I've got 3 options, though I definitely will NOT be doing
anything that involves 'slipstreaming'. I don't the 1st thing about
doing something like that & I dare not try doing it 4 the 1st time on
someone else's cpu. Whatever I decide, I will let you know what
happens. And Thank You Again!!!