Running Windows Update following WinXP reinstall

How do I reinstall service pak 2 after reinstalling windows? Windows update
remembers that I installed it previously.

There are several legitimate sources for XP SP2. Follow the information
here:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../winxpsp2.mspx
where you can download for multiple computers (read that as multiple
installs) or order the CD of the Service Pack. You can also probably pick
up the free CD from your local computer stores like Staples, Best Buy, etc.,
if they still have it in stock.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"TonyP" <> wrote in message
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> How do I reinstall service pak 2 after reinstalling windows? Windows
> update
> remembers that I installed it previously.

Chris,

Thanks for your reply!

I should explain myself better. I want to continue using the Windows Update
feature. I'm concerned that if it doesn't recognize that SP2 is not installed
then what other updates will I miss. What I think I need to do is somehow
reset the Windows Update feature so that it checks which updates are actually
installed rather that which update I previously installed.

Tony

"Chris H." wrote:

> There are several legitimate sources for XP SP2. Follow the information
> here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../winxpsp2.mspx
> where you can download for multiple computers (read that as multiple
> installs) or order the CD of the Service Pack. You can also probably pick
> up the free CD from your local computer stores like Staples, Best Buy, etc.,
> if they still have it in stock.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "TonyP" <> wrote in message
> news:1D80682A-BB25-4797-9E7C-...
> > How do I reinstall service pak 2 after reinstalling windows? Windows
> > update
> > remembers that I installed it previously.
>
>
>

Oh, okay, Tony. I'll step aside and let one of the brains figure it out.
8-) I'm curious, though. How did you manage to reinstall Windows (guessing
XP SP1) on top of a more recent build? If you had SP2 on the machine, the
installation of an older version should have failed.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"TonyP" <> wrote in message
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> Chris,
>
> Thanks for your reply!
>
> I should explain myself better. I want to continue using the Windows
> Update
> feature. I'm concerned that if it doesn't recognize that SP2 is not
> installed
> then what other updates will I miss. What I think I need to do is somehow
> reset the Windows Update feature so that it checks which updates are
> actually
> installed rather that which update I previously installed.
>
> Tony
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> There are several legitimate sources for XP SP2. Follow the information
>> here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../winxpsp2.mspx
>> where you can download for multiple computers (read that as multiple
>> installs) or order the CD of the Service Pack. You can also probably
>> pick
>> up the free CD from your local computer stores like Staples, Best Buy,
>> etc.,
>> if they still have it in stock.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "TonyP" <> wrote in message
>> news:1D80682A-BB25-4797-9E7C-...
>> > How do I reinstall service pak 2 after reinstalling windows? Windows
>> > update
>> > remembers that I installed it previously.
>>
>>
>>

I was rolling back the updates to find out why my usb flash drive stopped
working on one machine. I apparently got something out of order during the
process and had to reinstall the os.

Thanks again,
Tony

BTW, the flash drive works again!!

"Chris H." wrote:

> Oh, okay, Tony. I'll step aside and let one of the brains figure it out.
> 8-) I'm curious, though. How did you manage to reinstall Windows (guessing
> XP SP1) on top of a more recent build? If you had SP2 on the machine, the
> installation of an older version should have failed.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "TonyP" <> wrote in message
> news:09AD5551-FC7F-4895-998F-...
> > Chris,
> >
> > Thanks for your reply!
> >
> > I should explain myself better. I want to continue using the Windows
> > Update
> > feature. I'm concerned that if it doesn't recognize that SP2 is not
> > installed
> > then what other updates will I miss. What I think I need to do is somehow
> > reset the Windows Update feature so that it checks which updates are
> > actually
> > installed rather that which update I previously installed.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > "Chris H." wrote:
> >
> >> There are several legitimate sources for XP SP2. Follow the information
> >> here:
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../winxpsp2.mspx
> >> where you can download for multiple computers (read that as multiple
> >> installs) or order the CD of the Service Pack. You can also probably
> >> pick
> >> up the free CD from your local computer stores like Staples, Best Buy,
> >> etc.,
> >> if they still have it in stock.
> >> --
> >> Chris H.
> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> >> Associate Expert
> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >>
> >>
> >> "TonyP" <> wrote in message
> >> news:1D80682A-BB25-4797-9E7C-...
> >> > How do I reinstall service pak 2 after reinstalling windows? Windows
> >> > update
> >> > remembers that I installed it previously.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

"TonyP" <> wrote in message
news:09AD5551-FC7F-4895-998F-...
> Chris,
>
> Thanks for your reply!
>
> I should explain myself better. I want to continue using the Windows Update
> feature. I'm concerned that if it doesn't recognize that SP2 is not installed
> then what other updates will I miss. What I think I need to do is somehow
> reset the Windows Update feature so that it checks which updates are actually
> installed rather that which update I previously installed.


I don't think that that's how it works. AFAIK it works by module version too
(otherwise how can we explain all these complaints from people about
reoffered and reinstalled updates <eg>).

What are you seeing in your log? Hint: search for EULA in there.

BTW I agree with Chris that installing XPsp2 from a CD would be
a better choice. So if you are just interested in proving that AU
is working correctly I would set it on the Notify me... option, confirm
that it is there and then install it from the CD. Also, while you have
that dialog open make sure that you don't have any on the declined list.
E.g. click on Offer updates again that I have previously hidden
as that would be another explanation for your symptom.


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
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>
> Tony
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> There are several legitimate sources for XP SP2. Follow the information
>> here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../winxpsp2.mspx
>> where you can download for multiple computers (read that as multiple
>> installs) or order the CD of the Service Pack. You can also probably pick
>> up the free CD from your local computer stores like Staples, Best Buy, etc.,
>> if they still have it in stock.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "TonyP" <> wrote in message
>> news:1D80682A-BB25-4797-9E7C-...
>> > How do I reinstall service pak 2 after reinstalling windows? Windows
>> > update
>> > remembers that I installed it previously.
>>
>>
>>