Re: What files does SP2 need?

T wrote:

> I reinstalled xp. SP2 does not come under windows update but 17 other
> updates do. After I download all of the updates I am just short of space
> for SP2. Is there a particular update or several of them that are needed to
> bring SP2 up under update or do you need all of them. Thanks
>
>
Hi

I don't think you need any of those 17 updates to install SP2.

I suggest you download the full SP2 installation and use it to
install SP2.

SP2 is available at the Microsoft Download Center
(standalone "network" version, 266 MB):

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...5-9e368d3cdb5a


If you think that 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


Some disk cleanup tips:

1)

If you wish to safely remove the "uninstall files" for the
Hotfixes (hidden $NtUninstallQxxxxxx$ and $NtUninstallKBxxxxxx$
folders in your Windows folder) and cleanup your Add/Remove
Programs list, visit MS-MVP Doug Knox's excellent website for
instructions.

You can use this utility by fellow MVP Doug Knox:

Remove Hotfix Backup files and the Add/Remove Programs Registry Entries
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm

Alternatively (Windows 2000 and XP):

In the link below there is VBScript that I have written that will
remove the uninstall folder (and the Add/Remove Programs entry if
one exists) for all hotfixes that creates $ntuninstall... folders
under the Windows folder (that means that it will e.g. not remove
uninstall information for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
updates). The script will work on both Win2k and WinXP.

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...4D%40hydro.com

Note: The script will not uninstall the updates themselves, only the
uninstall folder and the Add/Remove Programs entry.


After running the above, you can also delete the folder
%windir%\$xpsp1hfm$\ if it exists.

(%windir% is typically C:\Windows)


2)
Clean out your temp folder:

Start/Run, type

%temp%

Press OK


3)
In Explorer, right click on your C: disk and select Properties.

Then select "Disk Cleanup".


4)
If you are sure you don't need to uninstall SP1, you can delete
the %windir%\$NtServicePackUninstall$\ folder (if you have one).

(%windir% is typically C:\Windows)

Alternatively (for the $NtServicePackUninstall$ folder):

If you make a backup of the folder to e.g. a CD, you can put it
back if you need to uninstall SP1. After restoring the backup,
run %windir%\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst\spunins t.exe
to start the process.

(the same procedure is relevant post SP2)


5)
Stop and start System Restore to possibly regain some space (but
you will lose your current Restore points). You also may want to reduce
the amount of disk space System Restore is allowed to occupy.

How to turn on and turn off System Restore in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;310405

More about System Restore here:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com.../faqsrwxp.mspx


6)
You should clean out this folder now and then (WU5's
temporary download folder):

%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\



--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx