Large amount of bytes received = Windows XP service pack 2?

[UserKGK]

I was wondering, while I remain connected to the internet with my 56K
modem, there seems to be a large amount of bytes received. For
example, after aprrox. 10-20 minutes:
bytes sent = 450,000
bytes received = 5,000,000

I believe the process of downloading the windows xp SP2 has begun, and
I think that may be the cause of all the bytes recieved...

My question: How do I explicitly check if the download for SP2 has
begun?

Thanks, KGK

 

[Gerry Cornell]

If you connect to the Windows Update site and start downloading you
should expect to see a progress window. Did change the setting on the
Windows Update to Automatically download?

With a 56k Modem it is not sensible to try to download the SP2 update.
The update is too large. Buy a computer magazine with an SP2 update
freebie disk.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

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Hope this helps.

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[Yves Leclerc]

You can also order a free CD (depending on your location) from Microsoft.
No cost!

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

SP-2 will be downloaded to this folder:
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
Is that file growing in size?

Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

 

[James Silverton]

SP-2 will be downloaded to this folder:
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
Is that file growing in size?

Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

A minor gripe: a lot of useful information is given on this ng with C:
assumed as the drive letter for Windows. For myself, I have Windows 98
on C: and Windows XP on D:.