installing service packs

[Guest]

can i install service pack 1 over service pack 2 since i need something from
service pack 1

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No. You must uninstall SP2 before reinstalling SP1.
SP2 includes all the SP1 updates so what is it your need?

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

As Carey said. But, why do you want to try that? SP2 supercedes SP1.

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Ramesh, MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

Windows XP Newsgroup Setup Instructions for Outlook Express:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroupsetup.mspx

 

[Nog]

can i install service pack 1 over service pack 2 since i need something
from
service pack 1

No you don't.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Exactly what do you need from SP-1 that is not in SP-2?