Loading XP SP2

[Bucky]

I have automatic updates turned on and still do not have SP2. Tried
downloading manually and failed (3) times. I see that me automatic updates
are set to come to me at 3:00 AM everyday. My PC is normally not turned on
then. Should I change this time? Do I need to be logged in as an
administrator? How do I do that? Also, do I need to disable my Norton
Anti-Virus for this to download properly? Lot of questions!
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Bucky

[Kellee]

I am having the same problem as Bucky...help
kellee

"Bucky" wrote:

> I have automatic updates turned on and still do not have SP2. Tried
> downloading manually and failed (3) times. I see that me automatic updates
> are set to come to me at 3:00 AM everyday. My PC is normally not turned on
> then. Should I change this time? Do I need to be logged in as an
> administrator? How do I do that? Also, do I need to disable my Norton
> Anti-Virus for this to download properly? Lot of questions!
> --
> Bucky

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

Bucky wrote:

> I have automatic updates turned on and still do not have SP2. Tried
> downloading manually and failed (3) times. I see that me automatic updates
> are set to come to me at 3:00 AM everyday. My PC is normally not turned on
> then. Should I change this time? Do I need to be logged in as an
> administrator? How do I do that? Also, do I need to disable my Norton
> Anti-Virus for this to download properly? Lot of questions!
Hi

I never uses Windows Update to install a service pack.

To install SP2 without using WU:

SP2 is available at the Microsoft Download Center
(standalone "network" version, 266 MB):

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a


If you think that download is to large, you can get the same
file on a CD from Microsoft.

The Windows XP SP2 CD order point:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx



Also, before installing SP2, you should take a look at the
followng sites:

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

How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm

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



For folders you can consider deleting and other disk cleanup tips
after a SP2 installation, take a look here:

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=%23jA1a0VlEHA.3816%40TK2MSFTNGP14.phx. gbl


--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx