Reinstalling SP2 for Windows XP Professional

I had a major software failure and had to re-install Windows XP.
My computer was operating under FAT32 and is now under NTFS.
I have tried using my disc and Microsoft Updates to install SP2 without
success.
Why?
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J A B Gibson

Hi,
I just recently went through this. I had to do a clean sweep installation of
Windows XP that was also running on Fat32. Afterward I wasn't able to
download Service Pack 2. What I did was I took my own personal computer and
down loaded the SP2 to it, then I networked the two computers together so I
could transfer the file from my computer to the one in question. Worked great
but I don't think that you have kind of time. I would suggest is buying 1 Gb
pen drive, down loading it onto that. Then transfer that file into your
programs folder and install. It might seem like a lot but I figure it is
faster than waiting for assisance by e-mail, and cheaper than Tech support by
phone, with an added bonus, you'll have a great portable storage device....lol
Oh well, hope it helps.


"Tony Gibson" wrote:

> I had a major software failure and had to re-install Windows XP.
> My computer was operating under FAT32 and is now under NTFS.
> I have tried using my disc and Microsoft Updates to install SP2 without
> success.
> Why?
> --
> J A B Gibson

Hi
Tried loading the SP2 files from my disc on to my computer. They ren but
failed to install.
Tony
--
J A B Gibson


"Shelley" wrote:

> Hi,
> I just recently went through this. I had to do a clean sweep installation of
> Windows XP that was also running on Fat32. Afterward I wasn't able to
> download Service Pack 2. What I did was I took my own personal computer and
> down loaded the SP2 to it, then I networked the two computers together so I
> could transfer the file from my computer to the one in question. Worked great
> but I don't think that you have kind of time. I would suggest is buying 1 Gb
> pen drive, down loading it onto that. Then transfer that file into your
> programs folder and install. It might seem like a lot but I figure it is
> faster than waiting for assisance by e-mail, and cheaper than Tech support by
> phone, with an added bonus, you'll have a great portable storage device....lol
> Oh well, hope it helps.
>
>
> "Tony Gibson" wrote:
>
> > I had a major software failure and had to re-install Windows XP.
> > My computer was operating under FAT32 and is now under NTFS.
> > I have tried using my disc and Microsoft Updates to install SP2 without
> > success.
> > Why?
> > --
> > J A B Gibson