Service Pack Updates for Windows XP

[Guest]

When trying to install SP2 & 3 i get an error response that the system cannot
locate proplus.msi ...

How do I find this file or work round the response?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

There is no such thing as a Service Pack 3 for Windows XP.
Hopefully you are not attempting to install the bogus 3rd party package
claiming to be Service Pack 3 but is nothing of the kind.

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

 

[sjewins]

Perhaps you can help me. I have XP Pro, I have downloaded the file
xpsp1a_en_x86.exe and when I run it it just seems to unpack to a
directory that is subsequently deletes. How does one actually install
sp1a?

Any help appreciated, thanks.

Simon

 

[bud]

When trying to install SP2 & 3 i get an error response that the system
cannot
locate proplus.msi ...

How do I find this file or work round the response?

proplus.msi is a microsoft office file. It would be on your office CD. Put
your office cd in your drive and point the installation to it.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Perhaps you can help me. I have XP Pro, I have downloaded the file
xpsp1a_en_x86.exe and when I run it it just seems to unpack to a
directory that is subsequently deletes. How does one actually
install sp1a?

Please - do not multi-post.
Please do not hijack other threads.
If you feel your topic is valid in more than one newsgroup
- please cross-post.

I answered your question in another group - but for your advantage and the
many who may be searching for this answer some time in the future...

First - why Service Pack 1a instead of Windows XP Service Pack 2?
After all - it's not supported any longer:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifean19

To download the proper file:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/default.mspx

You need to have enough space to unpack AND install the service pack.
For more information on what to expect:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/spdeploy.mspx

However - I suggest you download and install Service Pack 2.

Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
http://snipurl.com/8bqy

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://snipurl.com/d41v