Service Pack 2 downloaded automatically

[Jerry]

Windows Service Pack 2 just downloaded automatically. I chose not to
install it, at least not yet because I am not prepared to back up my
entire system, and I am even less prepared to lose any of my important
files (research for two different books). I think for now I just want
to get rid of the downloaded file. If, after doing more looking into
the ins and outs of WSP2, I decide to install it I will download it
again.

So where do I find the downloaded file to delete it?

Thanks

Jerry Brennan

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Jerry;
See step 5 on this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm

 

[Rock]

Windows Service Pack 2 just downloaded automatically. I chose not to
install it, at least not yet because I am not prepared to back up my
entire system, and I am even less prepared to lose any of my important
files (research for two different books). I think for now I just want
to get rid of the downloaded file. If, after doing more looking into
the ins and outs of WSP2, I decide to install it I will download it
again.

So where do I find the downloaded file to delete it?

Thanks

Jerry Brennan

Backups should be done no matter what. It's not a matter of _if_ but
_when_ data loss occurs.

Delete the contents of C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download.

There is a toolkit to disable the installation of SP2 until April, 2005.
Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through
Automatic Updates and Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BA-EA5D-4425-89C1-C1CB1CCD463C&displaylang=en

Enable Delivery of SP2
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=33519

 

[Jerry]

Hey, Guys,

Thanks a million for the information. By the way, I installed a CD
burner this morning and have already begun backing up critical files.

Jerry

 

[Rock]

Hey, Guys,

Thanks a million for the information. By the way, I installed a CD
burner this morning and have already begun backing up critical files.

Jerry

You're welcome, glad to help.