windows xp home edition service pack 1

[core9]

Hello,

I just had to reinstall windows xp home service pack 1 on my moms aging
computer. The recovery cd is just a service pack 1. Well now I cannot install
many antivirus software because it doesn't support this operating system.
What I need is to find an update to service pack 2. My moms pc only has 512
mb memory.


Thanks C

 

[Thee Chicago Wolf]

I just had to reinstall windows xp home service pack 1 on my moms aging

computer. The recovery cd is just a service pack 1. Well now I cannot install
many antivirus software because it doesn't support this operating system.
What I need is to find an update to service pack 2. My moms pc only has 512
mb memory.

If you have the original CD and if the CD drive can burn CDs, I
recommend you go grab NLite 1.4.9.1, XP SP2 (full package), and XP SP3
(full package) and use NLite to create a slipstreamed SP3 CD and
re-install from scratch. It will then be patched to a full level and
your AV programs should work fine afterwards. Give it a shot.

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

[Big_Al]

Hello,

I just had to reinstall windows xp home service pack 1 on my moms aging
computer. The recovery cd is just a service pack 1. Well now I cannot install
many antivirus software because it doesn't support this operating system.
What I need is to find an update to service pack 2. My moms pc only has 512
mb memory.


Thanks C

Service pack 2 can be downloaded from MS:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en

Or you can load SP3 if you wish and skip SP2 altogether:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

 

[Malke]

Hello,

I just had to reinstall windows xp home service pack 1 on my moms aging
computer. The recovery cd is just a service pack 1. Well now I cannot
install many antivirus software because it doesn't support this operating
system. What I need is to find an update to service pack 2. My moms pc
only has 512 mb memory.

Actually, we're up to Service Pack 3 now. You don't need to install SP2
first. Your mom's computer has adequate memory for XP and should be just
fine.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers (Microsoft Download Center)
http://tinyurl.com/6k9zo3

Release notes for WinXP SP3 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
List of fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480

Prerequisites for a successful installation - MVP Harry Waldron -
http://tinyurl.com/6nf4k4
Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
WinXP SP3 Installation -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx
The hard disk space requirements for WinXP SP3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

SP3 Post-Installation Cleanup -
http://www.aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827

Malke

 

[core9]

Actually, we're up to Service Pack 3 now. You don't need to install SP2
first. Your mom's computer has adequate memory for XP and should be just
fine.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals
and Developers (Microsoft Download Center)
http://tinyurl.com/6k9zo3

Release notes for WinXP SP3 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929
List of fixes that are included in Windows XP Service Pack 3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480

Prerequisites for a successful installation - MVP Harry Waldron -
http://tinyurl.com/6nf4k4
Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
WinXP SP3 Installation -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx
The hard disk space requirements for WinXP SP3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

SP3 Post-Installation Cleanup -
http://www.aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Thank you for your speedy response. But as I mentioned my mom's pc only has 2 sticks of 256 mb memory and everytning I have read about service pack 3 is it needs a minimum of 1 gb to run properly. Can you please let me know if yhis is right and if so how do I go about just installing the sp 3 minimum.

thank you again.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hello,

I just had to reinstall windows xp home service pack 1 on my moms aging
computer. The recovery cd is just a service pack 1. Well now I cannot install
many antivirus software because it doesn't support this operating system.
What I need is to find an update to service pack 2.

Run the Microsoft update and you will get the latest service pack,
which is SP3, not SP2.

My moms pc only has 512
mb memory.

"Only" is not an appropriate word here. Except for those people
running particularly memory-hungry programs (such as photo editing or
video editing), 512MB is sufficient for people running Windows XP.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

HOW TO get WinXP SP1 fully patched:

1. Download & save the installer for WinXP SP3 to your desktop:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4

[Yes, you can skip WinXP SP2 altogether.]

2. Read & heed:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

3. Logged in as Administrator, if necessary, double-click on the saved file
to install WinXP SP3. Follow all prompts; be patient, and reboot twice when
the install completes.

4. Do Resolution Method 2 here (trust me):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

5. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Install any required software
then click on CONTINUE | Select CUSTOM and scan | Install any critical
security updates offered. Again, follow all prompts.

[I do NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update.]

6. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled; cf.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

Addtional References:

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/computer/default.mspx

Learn how to protect your PC by taking three simple steps
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3AD23728-4973-4DA5-9836-602954130D38