Alan Agostinelli wrote:
> I have tried repeatedly to download Windows XP Service
> Pack 2, but kee getting error code 80246005.I have not
> had problems installing other updates in the past. I
> tried to use the online support options, but there is no
> option for Windows Update, and if I use Windows XP, it
> refers me to the OEM that installed my OS (Dell). Dell
> refers me back to Microsoft...
>
> Anyone know what this error code means,and how to fix it?
Hi
Error 80246005 is
SUS_E_DM_NONETWORK
Network connection was not available
I suggest you use the full SP2 installer instead of Windows Update
to install SP2.
SP2 is available at the Microsoft Download Center
(standalone "network" version, 266 MB):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a
(disregard the "intended for IT professionals and developers" part,
it can be used on a single computer as well)
If you do not have broadband at home, but you have at work or you have
friends that have it, you can download it there and burn it to a CD.
If you think that the download is to large, you can get the same
file on a CD from Microsoft.
The Windows XP SP2 CD order point:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...s/default.mspx
For folders you can consider deleting and other disk cleanup tips
after a successful SP2 installation, take a look here:
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...TNGP15.phx.gbl
Before installing SP2, you should take a look at the
following sites:
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm
Service Pack Installation Checklist
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
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torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
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