Re: Downloading Service Packs

and here is the link for Vista SP1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

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"Gene L." <> wrote in message
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> I recently received a response (in this forum) stating that it is possible
> to download Windows Vista Service Packs 1 and 2 and have them available
> for use by burning them to a CD. Sound great to me but I really need some
> detailed help on how to do this. If I should be posting this to another
> newsgroup, I would like to know which one. Thanks again for your help. (I
> am using Windows Vista Home Premium.)
>
> Gene L.
>

If you look at John John's reply he gave you other links for download

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"Gene L." <> wrote in message
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> Peter:
> Thank you for helping. When I try to download the packs using the link
> supplied I receive a message that my computer already has the Service
> Packs installed. This is true but I am trying to create a back-up and not
> an original installation. I guess that I just do not know enough about
> downloading, copying and burning. Thanks anyhow for trying.
> Gene L

I am using W7 and when I click the links I get a window that asks if I want
to run or save.
Saving to a location of your choice will let you then copy to a CD/DVD

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"Gene L." <> wrote in message
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> Peter:
> Thank you for helping. When I try to download the packs using the link
> supplied I receive a message that my computer already has the Service
> Packs installed. This is true but I am trying to create a back-up and not
> an original installation. I guess that I just do not know enough about
> downloading, copying and burning. Thanks anyhow for trying.
> Gene L

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> Peter:
> As I mentioned before I am using Vista and I see no choice "to save" in
> any of the instructions. I have been at this for about 4 hours now. Time
> to give up and forget it. Thanks anyhow.
> Regards

just for you , well ok this issue has grabbed my interest as well

look on the page further down

see this below
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Instructions


To start the download, click the Download button and then do one of the
following, or select another language from Change Language and then click
Change.

Click Run to start the installation immediately.

Click Save to copy the download to your computer for installation at a later
time.

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below is the link
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

> I guess you recognize frustration and disappointment when you see it.
> Thanks again.
>
> Gene L.
>


not a tall. I'm really a condescending arrogant prick (who cant spell :-p)
i was going to say something uncomplimentary about reading the whole
page until i started Reading the page . i find that I'm just scanning
(mentally)
anymore . i need to actually read these dam things

i believe the gent who posted the link deserves most of the thanks .
to wit i offer my thanks as i wanted these files as well . but didn't
realize
this till i read your post . funny huh .