I'm unable to download service pack 2

[jb]

i am unable to download service pack 2 for windows xp and i know that i must
before i download sevice pack 3. i cannot use my new ipod without getting
this done

 

[GHalleck]

i am unable to download service pack 2 for windows xp and i know that i must
before i download sevice pack 3. i cannot use my new ipod without getting
this done

Would you like to explain your dilemna? Many people have successfully
downloaded Service Pack 2 for Windows XP.

 

[Thomas Wendell]

i am unable to download service pack 2 for windows xp and i know that i
must
before i download sevice pack 3. i cannot use my new ipod without getting
this done

No, you DON'T need SP2 to install SP3. SP3 includes all of
SP2+patches/hotfixes after that

SP2 is here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

SP3 is here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

(on both, remember that the page is for the english version, so, if needed,
"Change language"

 

[Bruce Hagen]

i am unable to download service pack 2 for windows xp and i know that i
must
before i download sevice pack 3. i cannot use my new ipod without getting
this done

You can go from SP1a to SP3. You don.t need SP2.

Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/950717

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

Release Notes for Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/d/8/cd8cc719-7d5a-40d3-a802-e4057aa8c631/relnotes.htm

Download Windows XP Service Pack 3 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...A8-5E76-401F-BE08-1E1555D4F3D4&displaylang=en

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support for Service Pack 3:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gpr

 

[Shenan Stanley]

i am unable to download service pack 2 for windows xp and i know
that i must before i download sevice pack 3. i cannot use my new
ipod without getting this done

No, you DON'T need SP2 to install SP3. SP3 includes all of
SP2+patches/hotfixes after that

SP2 is here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

SP3 is here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en

(on both, remember that the page is for the english version, so, if
needed, "Change language"

*Actually* - you need to be careful when you say, "No, you DON'T need SP2 to
install SP3." There is a case where that is not a true statement, well, or
it caqn be proven untrue at least.

If someone installs Windows XP x86 RTM onto a computer and thus - has a
working installation without any service packs (SP1a, SP2 or SP3) they
cannot just install Service Pack 3. They first have to at least install one
of the prior service packs. So they could install SP1a... Or they could
very well install SP2 first - and then they would be able to install SP3.

I cannot say I know *why* this limitation exists - never had the inclination
to look into it - but it seems to be true that you cannot install Windows XP
SP3 onto a working installation of Windows XP x86 RTM - you first have to
have a prior service pack installed. Or they could - if they desired -
integrate SP3 into their RTM media, make new media and use that to install.

I would be surprised if this is the case for the original poster - but...

 

[Leonard Grey]

Just to stick in my unwanted nose and add to Shenan's capable
explanation: Microsoft recommends having SP2 installed, although SP3
will install just fine over SP1a. Why then the recommendation? It's less
to install all at one time, which improves the chances for a successful
result. No one ever destroyed their computer by being conservative.

 

[Unknown]

You do NOT have to download SP2 before SP3.

 

[Gerry]

Unknown

Did you bother to read what others had to say before you posted your
potentially misleading advice? You have no idea where jb is starting
from!


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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[Unknown]

Read my response. I made a statement of fact.

Unknown

Did you bother to read what others had to say before you posted your
potentially misleading advice? You have no idea where jb is starting from!


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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[Gerry]

I did! Your statement of fact is not necessarily true. Your
understanding clearly does not match that of the others who have
answered the question correctly.


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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[Unknown]

Ridiculous. I have downloaded SP3 on several machines that only had SP1A.

 

[Gerry]

That is not what you originally said! Bluster does not win arguments.


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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[Unknown]

You simply can't read. That is what I said.

That is not what you originally said! Bluster does not win arguments.


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Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[Gerry]

This is what you said "You do NOT have to download SP2 before SP3." You
told the other person that having no idea what version of Windows XP was
installed! In my book that is foolish! Knowing you from previous posts
you will still not comprehend what is being pointed out.


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Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[Unknown]

You do NOT have to download SP2 before SP3. What is it about that you don't
understand?

 

[Unknown]

It appears he wants to or must read. BUT, he apparently cannot.

 

[Gerry]

No Cody I try to base my advice on factual information.


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Gerry
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Stourport, England
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[Gerry]

Unknown

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

If the computer only has SP1 installed you cannot directly update to
SP3. The person you were advising clearly had something less than SP2
and your advice failed to take this properly into account.


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Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[Unknown]

Once again, you cannot read.

Unknown

How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

If the computer only has SP1 installed you cannot directly update to SP3.
The person you were advising clearly had something less than SP2 and your
advice failed to take this properly into account.


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Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[Peter Foldes]

The Op possibly does not have SP1a installed. We do not know that and therefore
installing SP3 will not do. Granted if SP1a is already installed then it is possible
to go directly to SP3. But we do not know for a fact what jb has or does not since
he did not post the info. Gerry was posting conservatively just in case the above is
fact