It doesn't matter which you use, but if I had the disk, I think I'd probably
use it vs. the download.
btw........is the Windows Update site now working for you?
Regards,
--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
"Barry" <> wrote in message
news:NLGYd.2877$...
> Hi Patti:
> Thanks for the quick reply. I did all of the below you
advised,
> and then lo and behold, look what showed up in the mail a few minutes ago,
> the Windows XP Service Pack 2 CD. So does it matter if I download from the
> Windows Update website or can I use the disk? I also might add that my
> computer did not come with SP1 (SP1a) or SP2 installed, just Windows
> XP........ Any other advise, "I'm listening"
> Thanks again
> Barry, AusTex
>
>
> "Patti MacLeod" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > Hi Barry,
> >
> > For the problem of Windows Update getting stuck at "Checking for the
> latest
> > version of the windows update software", Give this a try..........
> >
> > Go to Start>Run and key in:
> > net.exe stop wuauserv
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> >
> > Go to Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wuapi.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wups.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wucltui.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 wuweb.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 jscript.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 atl.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 softpub.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > regsvr32 msxml3.dll
> > Click on OK or hit ENTER
> > Click on OK in the RegSvr32 dialogue box
> >
> > Start>Run and key in:
> > net.exe start wuauserv
> >
> > Now try the Windows Update site.
> >
> > If your computer shipped with XP SP1 pre-installed, or if you've
installed
> > XP with an XP including SP1 install CD or slipstreamed CD, then SP1 will
> not
> > be included in Add/Remove Programs, as it was installed as part of the
> > original operating system.
> >
> > It's now important to have SP1 (SP1a) or SP2 installed, as new security
> > updates are available for SP1 or SP2 only.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > --
> > Patti MacLeod
> > Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
> >
> > "Barry" <> wrote in message
> > news:vaDYd.2448$...
> > > Have WINXP, and trying to install SP2. Went to Windows update, and got
a
> > > message "Checking for the latest version of the windows update
> > > software".......Nothing has happened, sat there for 35 minutes, still
> > > nothing. I have tried this 6/7 times this past week. Firewall is
> > > disabled.etc..
> > > I go to control panel / system, and it shows SP1
> > > installed??.......add/remove programs does not show SP1, but does have
a
> > lot
> > > of items that I don't remember installing i.e.. "QFOLDER, SCAN,
UNLOAD,
> > > PRODUCT CONTENT. There are no provisions for removing these items, it
> just
> > > said "Used Rarely". I can remember that in the past, every item had
the
> > > option of removal.
> > > Will I have to format my HD? and If I do, should I try to install SP2
> > again?
> > > Kinda of frustrated with this SP1(a)/SP2 install process.........Do I
> > really
> > > need to install it..I take all the necessary precautions( anti virus,
> > > firewall spybot, spydoctor, etc.) Any advise will be appreciated.
> > Hopefully
> > > the consensus will be ,not to mess with it...
> > > Thanks
> > > Barry
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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