how long to install XP2?

[Murphie]

Dell Dimension 4500, P4, 512 MB RAM, 15 or so GB free
space.

I downloaded SP2, that took about an hour, using DSL. But
it's been installing for about 5 hours now, no progress
in the progress bar for at least 3 hours. Task Manager
reports that it's running. Is this normal? How long
should it take?

Thank you!

Murphie

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Dell Dimension 4500, P4, 512 MB RAM, 15 or so GB free
space.

I downloaded SP2, that took about an hour, using DSL. But
it's been installing for about 5 hours now, no progress
in the progress bar for at least 3 hours. Task Manager
reports that it's running. Is this normal? How long
should it take?

It can take 20 minutes to a few hours. On your machine, likely closer to an
hour.

Did you download SP2 or do the express install?

 

[Guest]

Thanks for answering. I guess I gave up and cancelled it.
It was an "Express Install". I turned on Automatic
Updates so I hope it will go through tonight. Thank you!
Murphie

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Thanks for answering. I guess I gave up and cancelled it.
It was an "Express Install". I turned on Automatic
Updates so I hope it will go through tonight. Thank you!
Murphie

Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
http://snipurl.com/8bqy

Order the Free Windows XP SP2 CD
http://snipurl.com/8umo

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Murphie;
Follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

 

[Guest]

Jupiter: Thank you! Looks very helpful!
Murphie

-----Original Message-----
Murphie;
Follow the Service Pack Installation Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/





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