Windows Updates

[kenner]

A neighbor has a system with XP Pro SP1 He is using a dial up connection. To update this to SP2, can the updates be downloaded to a cd at the library and then installed?

[PrntRhd]

Yes, you can download SP2 from the Microsoft developer site. I also have a free CD-ROM from Microsoft to install SP2 on any version of XP.

[jlreich]

Here is the link to order the disk from MS. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/sp2cdorder.mspx

I think I got mine in about a week.

I think they only ship to the US and Canada though. If you are across the pond you are out of luck.

[PrntRhd]

Oh yeah, a couple of cautions: the PC with SP1 MUST BE CLEAN OF MALWARE before attempting to load SP2.
Also update any drivers before the attempt as well.

[Fruss Tray Ted]

Well, they may be out of luck ordering a disk, but as long as they or someone nearby has a fast connection, they can make their own (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=22&p=8&SrcDisplayLang=en&SrcCategoryId=&SrcFamilyId=&u=%2fdownloads%2fdetails.aspx%3fFamilyID%3d049c9db e-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a%26DisplayLang%3den).

Hehehe, I just used Firefox to D/L it for giggles [I already have it] and their site said it would take at least 48 minutes on DSL, or 25 minutes with a T1 connection. I have the [mid] bargain version of my isp's phone line broadband. I set my 'egg' timer... It took 13 minutes!!! :cool:

My 'eggs' may be rather well 'fried' at that length of time but I'll raise a 'toast' to my isp. They brag about being fast, but this is WAY t-o-o cool! :D

Edit:
Free of malware, yes. This is Imperative. But I never pay much attention to driver, nor BIOS updates. Haven't had any problems thus far and if I ever do, I will retract my words openly.
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