SP2 on fresh install

[Paul]

Does anyone know if SP2 needs the SP1 pack to be installed first. I ask this
because I had an upto date (Windows Update) computer and installed SP2 all
was fine, then after a format and re-install of WinXP, I installed the SP2
pack only, and my computer would take 50mins to re-start, (black screen). I
have looked on the Microsoft site and find a mild reference to your computer
being upto date first, but there is no importance placed on this. Any Guru's
out there who can tell me a definate yes or no to this question?

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

SP2 replaces SP1/SP1a in its entirety, therefore do not
install SP1 or SP1a before installing SP2.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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"Paul" wrote:

| Does anyone know if SP2 needs the SP1 pack to be installed first. I ask this
| because I had an upto date (Windows Update) computer and installed SP2 all
| was fine, then after a format and re-install of WinXP, I installed the SP2
| pack only, and my computer would take 50mins to re-start, (black screen). I
| have looked on the Microsoft site and find a mild reference to your computer
| being upto date first, but there is no importance placed on this. Any Guru's
| out there who can tell me a definate yes or no to this question?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Paul;
There is no need for any previous updates prior to installing SP-2.
So installing just SP-2 is OK.

Make sure you have the latest Windows XP drivers.
Also follow this:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Paul" > wrote in message
...
> Does anyone know if SP2 needs the SP1 pack to be installed first. I
> ask this
> because I had an upto date (Windows Update) computer and installed
> SP2 all
> was fine, then after a format and re-install of WinXP, I installed
> the SP2
> pack only, and my computer would take 50mins to re-start, (black
> screen). I
> have looked on the Microsoft site and find a mild reference to your
> computer
> being upto date first, but there is no importance placed on this.
> Any Guru's
> out there who can tell me a definate yes or no to this question?