Problems downloading the service pack.

[sherry]

I was trying to download the service pack but received an
error message for an update to windows xp in order to load
the service pack. I cannot find the download to fix the
problem so that I can load the service pack. Please advice.
Thks, Sherry

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Sherry;
Do not use Express Installation.
You can order Service Pack 1a CD from:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/ordercd.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windowsxp/servicepacks/sp1.asp
Or:
Download the Network Installation from here: (be sure to select the
correct language)
Also select "Windows XP Professional and Home Edition" Do NOT select
64 bit.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/
DSL takes about 20 minutes, if you do not have high speed access, get
a friend to D/L SP1a for you.
Then burn it to a CD and keep for the future.