sp2

[Chris Taylor]

I have a computer that never touches the net I would like to install XP
Pto Sp2 can I get a copy of this somehow

[Ramd]

Yes. http://www.redsheriff.com has a copy

[Sharon F]

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 22:09:32 GMT, Chris Taylor wrote:

> I have a computer that never touches the net I would like to install XP
> Pto Sp2 can I get a copy of this somehow

You can order the CD from this page:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default810.mspx
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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Or download the standalone here, and burn to CD for use one another machine:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Sharon F" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 22:09:32 GMT, Chris Taylor wrote:
>
>> I have a computer that never touches the net I would like to install XP
>> Pto Sp2 can I get a copy of this somehow
>
> You can order the CD from this page:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default810.mspx
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

[Rick Merrill]

Ramd wrote:
> Yes. http://www.redsheriff.com has a copy
>
>

Since he/she has no network access, they 'll have to call Microsoft
and buy a CD.

[Chris Taylor]

is XP home sp2 and XP Pro SP2 the same

Chris Taylor wrote:
> I have a computer that never touches the net I would like to install XP
> Pto Sp2 can I get a copy of this somehow
>

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Chris,

They are the same internal engine, it's just that XP SP2 Home is missing
some policy editors commonly only used in a corporate environment. The core
operating system is the same. Differences:

- WinXP Pro will allow 10 inbound connections, Home only 5
- Pro has policy editors (useful in a corporate environment)
- Pro has IIS (useful if you build server apps)
- Pro can become part of a domain (another corporate use)
- Both use simple file sharing by default, but it can only be disabled in
Pro
- Firewall and file security between users is the same
- Encrypted file system is only available in Pro

If you need any of the benefits of a Pro system, then go with it. Otherwise,
most home users are happy with XP Home.

More details:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Chris Taylor" > wrote in message
...
> is XP home sp2 and XP Pro SP2 the same
>
> Chris Taylor wrote:
>> I have a computer that never touches the net I would like to install XP
>> Pto Sp2 can I get a copy of this somehow
>>
>