service pack update download for XP on a windows 98 computer

My laptop does not have internet access right now, and before I connect I
want to have Windows Defender. In order to install Defender, though, I need
the updates for windows XP. So I'm trying to download them onto my parents
computer, which has windows 98, then move them to my laptop via CD. But the
website won't let me even download the update onto a computer running 98.
How can I obtain this service pack?

"Emily" <> wrote in message
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> My laptop does not have internet access right now, and before I connect I
> want to have Windows Defender. In order to install Defender, though, I
> need
> the updates for windows XP. So I'm trying to download them onto my
> parents
> computer, which has windows 98, then move them to my laptop via CD. But
> the
> website won't let me even download the update onto a computer running 98.
> How can I obtain this service pack?
Hi,

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

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

(disregard the "intended for IT professionals and developers" part,
it can be used on a single computer as well)


For folders you can consider deleting and other disk cleanup tips
after a successful SP2 installation, take a look here:

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...TNGP15.phx.gbl



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