Upgrade to SP2

[h.z]

hi,
just a simple question;

I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can I
use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
yes, how?

Thanks for help....

[Will Denny]

Hi

If the CD is one with SP2 integrated into it, you can upgrade your existing
version with it. Your files, programs and settings should intact, but you
may like to backup any valuable data files beforehand.

--

Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
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"h.z" <hmd//\\z105~@~hotmail.~com> wrote in message
...
> hi,
> just a simple question;
>
> I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
> internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can I
> use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
> changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
> yes, how?
>
> Thanks for help...

[h.z]

Thank you Will;
By the way, you mean that I have to choose "Upgrade(recommended)" from the
install drop-down box?

Thanks again.
"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
>
> If the CD is one with SP2 integrated into it, you can upgrade your
existing
> version with it. Your files, programs and settings should intact, but you
> may like to backup any valuable data files beforehand.
>
> --
>
> Will Denny
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
> Please reply to the News Groups
>
>
> "h.z" <hmd//\\z105~@~hotmail.~com> wrote in message
> ...
> > hi,
> > just a simple question;
> >
> > I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
> > internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can
I
> > use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
> > changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
> > yes, how?
> >
> > Thanks for help...
>
>

[Will Denny]

Hi

Yes, if you choose the other option (New?) you will delete all that is
installed at the moment. The Upgrade option should retain everything.

--

Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups


"h.z" <hmd//\\z105~@~hotmail.~com> wrote in message
...
> Thank you Will;
> By the way, you mean that I have to choose "Upgrade(recommended)" from the
> install drop-down box?
>
> Thanks again.
> "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi
>>
>> If the CD is one with SP2 integrated into it, you can upgrade your
> existing
>> version with it. Your files, programs and settings should intact, but
>> you
>> may like to backup any valuable data files beforehand.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Will Denny
>> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>> Please reply to the News Groups
>>
>>
>> "h.z" <hmd//\\z105~@~hotmail.~com> wrote in message
>> ...
>> > hi,
>> > just a simple question;
>> >
>> > I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
>> > internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD.
>> > Can
> I
>> > use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
>> > changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
>> > yes, how?
>> >
>> > Thanks for help...
>>
>>
>
>

[Raj]

Please check the following link before you start installing SP2:

http://win-xp-sp.blogspot.com/2004/10/before-you-install-sp2.html

Raj

"h.z" wrote:

> hi,
> just a simple question;
>
> I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
> internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can I
> use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
> changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
> yes, how?
>
> Thanks for help....
>
>
>
>
>

[JCL]

Raj wrote:
> Please check the following link before you start installing SP2:
>
> http://win-xp-sp.blogspot.com/2004/10/before-you-install-sp2.html
>
> Raj
>
> "h.z" wrote:
>
>
>>hi,
>>just a simple question;
>>
>>I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
>>internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can I
>>use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
>>changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
>>yes, how?
>>
>>Thanks for help....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

I have a disk with SP2 'pre-installed'. My problem is that it is not
the final release of SP2 (I think 2096 instead of 2188?). Try as I
might I cannot install SP2 onto this machine. It will not take it. the
install displays an error (don't rememebr what) and closes. How can I
upgrade this. If I look under the control panel, I cannot 'see' the SP
to remove it, so I am unable to upgrade in that fashion.
Any ideas?

[Rock]

h.z wrote:

> hi,
> just a simple question;
>
> I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
> internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can I
> use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
> changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
> yes, how?
>
> Thanks for help....
>
>
>
>
Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

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

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2swhw

Programs that may behave differently in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130

If running Office 2003 make sure you have the latest Service Pack
http://office.microsoft.com/home/default.aspx

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

[anonymouse]

"JCL" > wrote
| Raj wrote:
| > Please check the following link before you start installing SP2:
| > http://win-xp-sp.blogspot.com/2004/10/before-you-install-sp2.html
| >
| > "h.z" wrote:
| >>I have Win XP with SP1 installed on my computer, but because of my slow
| >>internet I can't download updates. I also have a win XP with SP2 CD. Can I
| >>use this CD to upgrade my current version of windows without any major
| >>changes to my current OS configuration and installed programs? and if
| >>yes, how?
|
| I have a disk with SP2 'pre-installed'. My problem is that it is not
| the final release of SP2 (I think 2096 instead of 2188?). Try as I
| might I cannot install SP2 onto this machine. It will not take it. the
| install displays an error (don't rememebr what) and closes. How can I
| upgrade this. If I look under the control panel, I cannot 'see' the SP
| to remove it, so I am unable to upgrade in that fashion.
| Any ideas?


Who 'pre-installed' that non-final release of SP2?

Make a note of that error message.