XP SP2 download question

[History Fan]

Bruce Chambers wrote:

<<Don't use the so-called "Express" install. Download the entire service
pack before starting the installation.>>

Can I get the entire service pack thru Windows Update? Or do I have to
visit Microsoft.com to find it?

[Peter]

It's available here
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/sp2preview.mspx but
be warned, it's only in beta testing for later release sometime this year.
It is NOT supported except through newsgroups and when the final version
comes out it cannot be installed over the top of this one. I suggest you
look up usenet posts on the subject first.
"History Fan" > wrote in message
...
> Bruce Chambers wrote:
>
> <<Don't use the so-called "Express" install. Download the entire service
> pack before starting the installation.>>
>
> Can I get the entire service pack thru Windows Update? Or do I have
to
> visit Microsoft.com to find it?
>
>

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

When the final version is made available, it will be available at:

Microsoft Download Center
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp?


Bruce Chambers
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"History Fan" > wrote in message
...
> Bruce Chambers wrote:
>
> <<Don't use the so-called "Express" install. Download the entire
service
> pack before starting the installation.>>
>
> Can I get the entire service pack thru Windows Update? Or do I
have to
> visit Microsoft.com to find it?
>
>

[Alex Nichol]

History Fan wrote:

>
> Can I get the entire service pack thru Windows Update? Or do I have to
>visit Microsoft.com to find it?
>

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

and download the 'Network installation' on the right. Or you can get it
on CD - down at the bottom is the link to order it. $10 plus S&H IIRC -


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