Need XP Service Pack 2

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Gary

My computer is really playing up, XP Service Pack 1, I cannot install any of
the newer antivirus's because they all say i need Service Pack 2, but the
microsoft link won't work and i cannot get it anywhere, I am a computer dummy
who is really stuck, Any help would be great.
 
Gary said:
My computer is really playing up, XP Service Pack 1, I cannot install any of
the newer antivirus's because they all say i need Service Pack 2, but the
microsoft link won't work and i cannot get it anywhere, I am a computer dummy
who is really stuck, Any help would be great.
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I would not bother with sp2

just install sp3 instead


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389
 
G*d only knows if & when you'll see this reply but...

HOW TO get WinXP SP1 fully patched:

1. Download & save the installer for WinXP SP3 to your desktop:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4

[Yes, you can skip WinXP SP2 altogether.]

2. Read & heed:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

3. Logged in as Administrator, if necessary, double-click on the saved file
to install WinXP SP3. Follow all prompts; be patient, and reboot twice when
the install completes.

4. Do Resolution Method 2 here (trust me):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

5. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com | Install any required software
then click on CONTINUE | Select CUSTOM and scan | Install any critical
security updates offered. Again, follow all prompts.

[I do NOT recommend installing IE7 via Windows Update.]

6. Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled; cf.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

Additional References:

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/computer/default.mspx

Learn how to protect your PC by taking three simple steps
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3AD23728-4973-4DA5-9836-602954130D38
 
Bear has a very good point, unless you have
a very specific need to run XP SP2 you can
skip SP2 install SP3.
 
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