SP1a

[Scott]

Whenever I download and install SP1a I'm never give the
ability to put the downloaded install files on a disc to
have later (I usually format my computer every 3 months or
so to get rid of junk that seems to accumulate) it would
be nice to have the sp1 pre downloaded and right there to
install instead of losing the 20 or so mins it takes my
cable internet to download it. I know there's a way to do
this for a lot of people have suggested to let friends do
it... well I'm the friend and I need to do it. help!

Scott.

 

[David Jones]

http://download.microsoft.com search for SP1a.
Find the 'network download' version, save that, and then
burn it to a CD.

 

[Richard]

Hi Scott,

Get it here

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/default.asp

Richard

 

[Richard]

Hi Scott,

Something else I use which you might want to try.

You can download the updates from Windows Catalog to your Hard Drive and
install them from there.

Go to the update sight and sellect "Personalize Windows Update"

Select to have the catalog added to See Also, Than access the catalog and
download the updates you need, and save them to a drive other than your
system drive or burn them into a cd.

Richard