RE: Service Pack 2 won't download???

Hi, read my post "Error 80246005 CRACKED" in this list.

Good luck.

Dave

"JaySwigga" wrote:

> Hello
>
> I'm running Windows XP Pro (OEM Version) SP1 on an Athlon XP based PC with
> 1GB of RAM, and a 30GB HDD. Windows Updates are enabled to automatically
> download and install the updates. SP2 fails on the automatic and the manual
> download attempts. I have BITS enabled, and the Windows firewall off. For a
> firewall I use Zonealarm Pro, which I tried in the off setting for one of the
> download and install attempts. The machine doesn't even seem to try, it just
> barfs the download attempt 2 seconds after accepting the ubiquitous EULA.
> Could this be an issue due to the fact that I am running an OEM version of
> the O.S., and not retail? Other updates have been installed successfully
> through a manul process. In all honesty I have yet to see automatic updates
> work on XP machines. If the XP machine is connected to an SUS server then it
> is no problem. Any ideas???
>
> Thanx
>
> - Jay
> --
> I'm not a computer idiot...