Need Direct Link to WinXP SP-2

[Guest]

I just completed a fresh install of XP pro on a new hard drive, and wanted to
install sp-2, but when using Windows Update online, it is directing me to
download and install 63 high priority items. I don't see SP-2 in the list of
available downloads.
I was hoping that SP-2 would bypass most of those items.
Where can I find SP-2 ? ....or should I install those 63 updates first?

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I just completed a fresh install of XP pro on a new hard drive, and
wanted to install sp-2, but when using Windows Update online, it is
directing me to download and install 63 high priority items. I don't
see SP-2 in the list of available downloads.
I was hoping that SP-2 would bypass most of those items.
Where can I find SP-2 ? ....or should I install those 63 updates first?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a

 

[Guest]

Thanks, but I just checked that link, and it says Not to click the download
button if only doing update for a single computer. It then directs me back to
the windows Udate screen and to those 63 Updates ? Or Perhaps is SP-2 in the
list, but not mentioned by name?

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Thanks, but I just checked that link, and it says Not to click the
download button if only doing update for a single computer.

That download works for stand-alone systems as well.

It then
directs me back to the windows Udate screen and to those 63 Updates ?

Nope. However, you should visit the Microsoft Update site when done
in order to download and install the updates being released after SP2.

 

[Guest]

OK, thanks, but one last question is should I select Open to run it from that
location,
or should I select Save to save it to disk?

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

OK, thanks, but one last question is should I select Open to run it
from that location,
or should I select Save to save it to disk?

Save it to disk.

 

[Guest]

Thanks, you've been a great help!
Have a good day!

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Thanks, you've been a great help!
Have a good day!

You're certainly welcome.

 

[GHalleck]

I just completed a fresh install of XP pro on a new hard drive, and wanted to
install sp-2, but when using Windows Update online, it is directing me to
download and install 63 high priority items. I don't see SP-2 in the list of
available downloads.
I was hoping that SP-2 would bypass most of those items.
Where can I find SP-2 ? ....or should I install those 63 updates first?

Double-check exactly what version of Windows XP was installed. Recent
versions include SP2. Moreover, there have been at least that many high
priority updates or patches after the release of SP2, to date.