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How to update SP1 to SP2
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I would like to update my PC (XP Pro SP1) with SP2 pack. After having checked on Microsoft website and after having selected - keep your PC updated - I got a list of 31 updates to install. Would this mean that all those updates equal an SP2 pack installation? After this installation, will my PC be referenced with XP Pro SP2 or will it still be XP SP1 with 31 updates....? Can you give me a link where I can found the entire package or do I have to order an installation CD? Thanks for your help Erick |
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On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:52:00 GMT, Erick wrote:
Hi, I would like to update my PC (XP Pro SP1) with SP2 pack. After having checked on Microsoft website and after having selected - keep your PC updated - I got a list of 31 updates to install. Would this mean that all those updates equal an SP2 pack installation? After this installation, will my PC be referenced with XP Pro SP2 or will it still be XP SP1 with 31 updates....? Can you give me a link where I can found the entire package or do I have to order an installation CD? Thanks for your help Erick Windows XP SP2 - Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Order CD: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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Hi,
I did find this link too but mentioned: "Package for IT Professionals and Developers".... Is this no problem for a common user like me? Thanks Erick "Sharon F" wrote in message ... On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:52:00 GMT, Erick wrote: Hi, I would like to update my PC (XP Pro SP1) with SP2 pack. After having checked on Microsoft website and after having selected - keep your PC updated - I got a list of 31 updates to install. Would this mean that all those updates equal an SP2 pack installation? After this installation, will my PC be referenced with XP Pro SP2 or will it still be XP SP1 with 31 updates....? Can you give me a link where I can found the entire package or do I have to order an installation CD? Thanks for your help Erick Windows XP SP2 - Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...dbe-3b8e-4f30- 8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en Order CD: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...er/en_us/defau lt.mspx -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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Erick,
Is this no problem for a common user like me? No problem. It can be applied in stand-alone PCs as well. -- Ramesh, Windows XP MVP http://windowsxp.mvps.org "Erick" wrote in message ... Hi, I did find this link too but mentioned: "Package for IT Professionals and Developers".... Is this no problem for a common user like me? Thanks Erick "Sharon F" wrote in message ... On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:52:00 GMT, Erick wrote: Hi, I would like to update my PC (XP Pro SP1) with SP2 pack. After having checked on Microsoft website and after having selected - keep your PC updated - I got a list of 31 updates to install. Would this mean that all those updates equal an SP2 pack installation? After this installation, will my PC be referenced with XP Pro SP2 or will it still be XP SP1 with 31 updates....? Can you give me a link where I can found the entire package or do I have to order an installation CD? Thanks for your help Erick Windows XP SP2 - Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...dbe-3b8e-4f30- 8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en Order CD: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...er/en_us/defau lt.mspx -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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I started downloading but it is mentioned that for updating ONE single
computer, I have to make use of Microsoft Update link http://update.microsoft.com/microsof....aspx?ln=en-us The problem is that my PC has been scanned, 31 updates are proposed but no trace of SP2 in sight. regards, Erick "Sharon F" wrote in message ... On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:52:00 GMT, Erick wrote: Hi, I would like to update my PC (XP Pro SP1) with SP2 pack. After having checked on Microsoft website and after having selected - keep your PC updated - I got a list of 31 updates to install. Would this mean that all those updates equal an SP2 pack installation? After this installation, will my PC be referenced with XP Pro SP2 or will it still be XP SP1 with 31 updates....? Can you give me a link where I can found the entire package or do I have to order an installation CD? Thanks for your help Erick Windows XP SP2 - Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...dbe-3b8e-4f30- 8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en Order CD: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...er/en_us/defau lt.mspx -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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On following MS webpage, I founded: What to Know Before You Download and
Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 1. How Do I Know if My Computer Is Ready to Install SP2? Go to the Windows Update Web site. Windows Update will scan your computer. If it lists Windows XP SP2 as an available update, then your computer is ready for SP2. Does that mean that I have first to install 31 updates because I don't see SP2 update available after having my PC scanned by Microsoft? 2. Get the latest Windows updates. Before you install SP2, get your version of Windows completely up-to-date with the latest performance and security updates. Go to the Windows Update Web site, click Express Install, and then install all high priority updates listed. Do you recommend first install proposed updates, than have a check again to see if SP2 is proposed.If not, install from downloaded file.....OR..... install SP2 from now? Thanks, Erick "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote in message ... Erick, Is this no problem for a common user like me? No problem. It can be applied in stand-alone PCs as well. -- Ramesh, Windows XP MVP http://windowsxp.mvps.org "Erick" wrote in message ... Hi, I did find this link too but mentioned: "Package for IT Professionals and Developers".... Is this no problem for a common user like me? Thanks Erick "Sharon F" wrote in message ... On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:52:00 GMT, Erick wrote: Hi, I would like to update my PC (XP Pro SP1) with SP2 pack. After having checked on Microsoft website and after having selected - keep your PC updated - I got a list of 31 updates to install. Would this mean that all those updates equal an SP2 pack installation? After this installation, will my PC be referenced with XP Pro SP2 or will it still be XP SP1 with 31 updates....? Can you give me a link where I can found the entire package or do I have to order an installation CD? Thanks for your help Erick Windows XP SP2 - Download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...dbe-3b8e-4f30- 8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en Order CD: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...er/en_us/defau lt.mspx -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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Erick,
Type Winver in Start-Run to know the SP level. BTW, here is an interesting article: Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not available to install from Windows Update and is not offered by Automatic Updates: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=885627 If that does not help, your best option is to get the network installer pack and install SP2. As SP2 is a cumulative update, I don't think you need to install all the currently displayed updated in the WU site, unless I'm missing something. But be sure to visit the WU site in the aftermath of SP2 installation. Useful references for you: Detailed installation walkthrough for Windows XP Service Pack 2: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875364 Windows XP SP2 - FAQs & Best Practices: http://aumha.org/win5/a/sp2faq.php Download details: Windows XP Service Pack 2 for IT Professionals and Developers: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en -- Ramesh, Windows XP MVP http://windowsxp.mvps.org "Erick" wrote in message ... On following MS webpage, I founded: What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 1. How Do I Know if My Computer Is Ready to Install SP2? Go to the Windows Update Web site. Windows Update will scan your computer. If it lists Windows XP SP2 as an available update, then your computer is ready for SP2. Does that mean that I have first to install 31 updates because I don't see SP2 update available after having my PC scanned by Microsoft? 2. Get the latest Windows updates. Before you install SP2, get your version of Windows completely up-to-date with the latest performance and security updates. Go to the Windows Update Web site, click Express Install, and then install all high priority updates listed. Do you recommend first install proposed updates, than have a check again to see if SP2 is proposed.If not, install from downloaded file.....OR..... install SP2 from now? Thanks, Erick "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote in message ... Erick, |
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On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:13:23 GMT, Erick wrote:
On following MS webpage, I founded: What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 1. How Do I Know if My Computer Is Ready to Install SP2? Go to the Windows Update Web site. Windows Update will scan your computer. If it lists Windows XP SP2 as an available update, then your computer is ready for SP2. Does that mean that I have first to install 31 updates because I don't see SP2 update available after having my PC scanned by Microsoft? 2. Get the latest Windows updates. Before you install SP2, get your version of Windows completely up-to-date with the latest performance and security updates. Go to the Windows Update Web site, click Express Install, and then install all high priority updates listed. Do you recommend first install proposed updates, than have a check again to see if SP2 is proposed.If not, install from downloaded file.....OR..... install SP2 from now? Thanks, Erick 1 and 2. Those directions are for using the Windows Update site to install SP2. By installing SP2 from the download package, you get all the SP1 updates as well, so no need to install the 31 updates. You will, however, need to download the 20-odd updates since SP2 has been released. But you can worry about those after SP2 is installed. I think the most important thing when preparing for SP2 is to be as sure as you can be that there is no resident malware or viruses. This is where most folks get tripped up - installing on a machine that is "not quite right" due to malware. Another important item: backup important data. While the process of applying SP2 is straight forward, it is a major change to the system. As such, backing up important data is a safeguard against the possibility of the installation going awry. I think the Jupiter Jones' SP2 checklist is a better one for you to use when installing from the downloaded SP2. It covers all of the points in the MS article and then some: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:57:49 GMT, Erick wrote:
I started downloading but it is mentioned that for updating ONE single computer, I have to make use of Microsoft Update link http://update.microsoft.com/microsof....aspx?ln=en-us The problem is that my PC has been scanned, 31 updates are proposed but no trace of SP2 in sight. Erick, you can use that download on a standalone system. I've used it on my desktop and portable PC and have directed many other single PC users to it. The cautions are old from when SP2 was first released. They diverted consumer traffic back to the update servers that were managing bandwidth for the huge amount of 'new release' traffic. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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Hi Ramesh and Sharon,
Thank you very much for your comments. I will certainly study that issue before starting this update. I hope you gave me enough advices to perform a successfull update. Nevertherless, it could be that I will ask for some additional clarification before starting. Again, thank you. Erick "Sharon F" wrote in message ... On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:13:23 GMT, Erick wrote: On following MS webpage, I founded: What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 1. How Do I Know if My Computer Is Ready to Install SP2? Go to the Windows Update Web site. Windows Update will scan your computer. If it lists Windows XP SP2 as an available update, then your computer is ready for SP2. Does that mean that I have first to install 31 updates because I don't see SP2 update available after having my PC scanned by Microsoft? 2. Get the latest Windows updates. Before you install SP2, get your version of Windows completely up-to-date with the latest performance and security updates. Go to the Windows Update Web site, click Express Install, and then install all high priority updates listed. Do you recommend first install proposed updates, than have a check again to see if SP2 is proposed.If not, install from downloaded file.....OR..... install SP2 from now? Thanks, Erick 1 and 2. Those directions are for using the Windows Update site to install SP2. By installing SP2 from the download package, you get all the SP1 updates as well, so no need to install the 31 updates. You will, however, need to download the 20-odd updates since SP2 has been released. But you can worry about those after SP2 is installed. I think the most important thing when preparing for SP2 is to be as sure as you can be that there is no resident malware or viruses. This is where most folks get tripped up - installing on a machine that is "not quite right" due to malware. Another important item: backup important data. While the process of applying SP2 is straight forward, it is a major change to the system. As such, backing up important data is a safeguard against the possibility of the installation going awry. I think the Jupiter Jones' SP2 checklist is a better one for you to use when installing from the downloaded SP2. It covers all of the points in the MS article and then some: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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"Sharon F" wrote in message ... On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:57:49 GMT, Erick wrote: I started downloading but it is mentioned that for updating ONE single computer, I have to make use of Microsoft Update link http://update.microsoft.com/microsof....aspx?ln=en-us The problem is that my PC has been scanned, 31 updates are proposed but no trace of SP2 in sight. Erick, you can use that download on a standalone system. I've used it on my desktop and portable PC and have directed many other single PC users to it. The cautions are old from when SP2 was first released. They diverted consumer traffic back to the update servers that were managing bandwidth for the huge amount of 'new release' traffic. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User Like Erik, I went to the Update link and found several updates, but no trace of SP2. I have installed several updates that were released for both SP1 and SP2. I understand Sharon's response to mean that I can use the SP2 CD to update my system. Should I remove the updates that were released after SP2? Jim |
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Jim;
No, do not uninstall any of the updates, they will not be a problem. Install SP-2 from CD as Sharon suggested. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org "Jim" wrote in message ... Like Erik, I went to the Update link and found several updates, but no trace of SP2. I have installed several updates that were released for both SP1 and SP2. I understand Sharon's response to mean that I can use the SP2 CD to update my system. Should I remove the updates that were released after SP2? Jim |
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"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message ... Jim; No, do not uninstall any of the updates, they will not be a problem. Install SP-2 from CD as Sharon suggested. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org "Jim" wrote in message ... Like Erik, I went to the Update link and found several updates, but no trace of SP2. I have installed several updates that were released for both SP1 and SP2. I understand Sharon's response to mean that I can use the SP2 CD to update my system. Should I remove the updates that were released after SP2? Jim Thanks! Not having to remove updates will save some time... Sunday is the day for me to do the big update (nothing quite like waiting until the last minute!) Jim |
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On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:32:01 GMT, Erick wrote:
Hi Ramesh and Sharon, Thank you very much for your comments. I will certainly study that issue before starting this update. I hope you gave me enough advices to perform a successfull update. Nevertherless, it could be that I will ask for some additional clarification before starting. Again, thank you. Erick You're welcome and no problem if you have more questions - someone will be able to answer them. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User |
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Jim;
Just make sure the computer is ready. You are in a great position since you are planning in advance. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org "Jim" wrote in message news:6UwFe.2194 Thanks! Not having to remove updates will save some time... Sunday is the day for me to do the big update (nothing quite like waiting until the last minute!) Jim |
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