Update

[Peter]

I'm told by Windows Update to download and install the
new Service Pack 2. I've tried once to do this (it takes
over 4 hours!) but on returning to the computer there was
a box saying the installation (or was it the
downloading?) had failed. I'd previously read in the
press warnings that this update can cause considerable
problems. Two questions please...1) Is it now safe to
download and install Service Pack 2?...2) Why did my
first attempt fail? Finally, should I take any
precautions with the present system before attempting to
install? Any advice welcome please.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Hi Peter,

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
Service Pack Installation Check List

For further information on SP2
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://jmfmvps.mvps.org/SP2.htm
http://bink.nu/files/SP2KBs.htm


Microsoft is limiting the daily number of SP-2 downloads. You may get SP-2 soon
or you can wait days. For more information, see FAQ #7:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx
Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en
Windows XP Service Pack 2 - full download

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2

 

[Guest]

Hallo Kaylene
Many thanks for your reply to my XP SP2 update query.
I've printed out all the suggested website addresses and
I'm sure they'll give me the answers I need. Thanks again.
Peter

-----Original Message-----
Hi Peter,

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
Service Pack Installation Check List

For further information on SP2
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://jmfmvps.mvps.org/SP2.htm
http://bink.nu/files/SP2KBs.htm


Microsoft is limiting the daily number of SP-2

downloads. You may get SP-2 soon

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

You're welcome.
Kaylene

Hallo Kaylene
Many thanks for your reply to my XP SP2 update query.
I've printed out all the suggested website addresses and
I'm sure they'll give me the answers I need. Thanks again.
Peter

downloads. You may get SP-2 soon